Plaintiffs conduct entitles it to damages and all other remedies at law.
Plaintiffs conduct entitles it to damages and all other remedies at law.
In India, the process of patent infringement involves filing an infringement suit in court, presenting evidence of infringement, and attending hearings to argue the case. The court assesses the evidence, including expert testimony, and delivers a judgement based on the merits of the case.
The remedies to patent owners are based on certain rights granted under Section 48 of the Patents Act subject to certain exceptions. The Act also offers remedies on the infringement of these rights. The remedies include temporary injunction, permanent injunction, damages or account of profits.
To enforce a patent against a competitor, you'll need to show three things: That you own a valid patent. That the alleged infringer has engaged in an act of infringement. That the infringing product or process incorporates all the features of at least one independent claim.
Action must be taken within three years of the patent infringement, as per the Patents Act, 1970. Pre-trial proceedings, including notices and replies, aim to resolve the dispute. If unresolved, a formal trial occurs, and the court may issue injunctions and damages based on the case's merits.
Here is the procedure on how to apply for patent in India: STEP 1: Invention Disclosure. STEP 2: Patentability Search. STEP 3: Filing an Application for a Patent. STEP 4: Patent Drafting. STEP 5: Filing the Patent Application. STEP 6: Request for Examination. STEP 7: Responding to Objections (if any) ... STEP 8: Grant of Patent.
Patent infringement consists of “unauthorized making, using, offering for sale, or selling any patented invention within the United States, or importing into the United States any patented invention during its term.” You the patent owner may sue in federal court to stop the infringement and ask for financial damages.
This probably will require hiring a patent attorney. You should make sure to find an attorney who has handled patent infringement cases previously and who is familiar with your industry. Your attorney will file a formal complaint in federal court, explaining how the defendant has infringed on your patent.
4. Does Indian Patent give protection worldwide? No. Patent protection is a territorial right and therefore it is effective only within the territory of India.