[Part I] AI in the Patent Office: Can Human Oversight Neutralise AI’s Influence on Patent Examination?

Image from here The CGPDTM issued new guidelines on August 7, this time to regulate AI use in the patent examination process. In a 16-page document followed by annexures of illustrative examples and a checklist for the officers, the Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Patent Examination Procedures seek to maintain a balance

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 24-August 30)

After an action-packed week, we have posts remembering one of the most remarkable IP administrators– Mr. P. H Kurian, on the appointment of an amicus in the Vivek Oberoi personality rights case, and on the DHC decision in Array Biopharma Inc. v. Deputy Controller of Patents. This and much more in the last Weekly Review

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Karnataka HC Displays Zero Tolerance For Illegal Arrest By State Police

                                                    It stands absolutely justified and so also is entirely in order which is definitely most heart consoling to see that none other than one of the most prestigious High Court in India with multiple High Court Benches that is the Karnataka High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled

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JOB POST: Bank of India Law Officer Recruitment 2026 [10 Vacancies]: Apply by Sep 25

Bank of India (BOI) has invited online applications for recruitment to 10 Law Officer posts in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) under its Specialist Officer recruitment, Project No. 2026-27/02. Candidates satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions may apply online from September 10 to September 25, 2026. About Bank of India Bank of India is an Indian

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