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Pooja Bommareddy

Associate in the Digital+ Practice at the Delhi-NCR office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Pooja can be reached at pooja.bommareddy@cyrilshroff.com

Reforming Patentability in Nuclear Technology: Unpacking the Amendment to Section 4 of the Patents Act, 1970

Summary: The article examines the recent amendment to Section 4 of the Patents Act, 1970, which now permits limited patenting of nuclear energy inventions for peaceful uses, subject to stringent safeguards under the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025. While this liberalises innovation in nuclear technology, there are certain carve outs for sensitive areas. Ultimately, the objective will be to understand the positives as well as the continuing hurdles post this change.Continue Reading Reforming Patentability in Nuclear Technology: Unpacking the Amendment to Section 4 of the Patents Act, 1970

India’s Intellectual Property Ecosystem: A Record-Breaking Year Insights From The Annual Report 2024–25 Published By The Patent Office

Insights from the Annual Report 2024–25 published by the Patent Office

Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents, trademarks, designs, GIs, and copyrights. This growth signals rising confidence in domestic innovation and the effectiveness of modernisation initiatives like digitisation and AI integration. For readers, the report highlights India’s evolving IP landscape, offering insights into opportunities, challenges, and the country’s strengthening global position in intellectual property protection.Continue Reading India’s Intellectual Property Ecosystem: A Record-Breaking Year Insights From The Annual Report 2024–25 Published By The Patent Office