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