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Flux Power Holdings Secures Patent for Groundbreaking AI-Powered Battery Cycle Life Maximization Algorithm

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Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX), a pioneering developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions, today announced that it has been granted a patent for its innovative Intelligent Battery Cycle Life Maximization Algorithm. This proprietary AI-driven technology is designed to optimize the performance and longevity of its battery systems by leveraging machine learning to adapt […]

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Invalidates Patents Over Functional Claim Language in “Payment Handler” Case: Implications for AI Patents

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In a precedential decision issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in February 2025, the court affirmed a district court ruling that the term “payment handler” in a patent claim was a “nonce” term—a placeholder for functional language. This ruling invoked 35 U.S.C. § 112, sixth paragraph, governing means-plus-function claiming, leading

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Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Secures Patent for Extended-Release Doxylamine and Pyridoxine Formulation for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

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In a significant breakthrough for maternal healthcare, Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals has been granted a patent for its extended-release combination formulation of Doxylamine and Pyridoxine, developed to manage nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP). The formulation, which utilizes Akums’ proprietary “tablet-in-tablet” technology, has recently received approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). Addressing

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Philips Wins Landmark Patent Case in India, Strengthening Enforcement of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)

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In a significant ruling delivered in February 2025, the Delhi High Court reinforced the enforcement of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India, delivering a victory to Philips Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Philips) in its long-standing legal battle against three Indian digital versatile disc (DVD) manufacturers. The case, titled Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. v Maj (Retd) Sukesh

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Calcutta High Court Upholds Transparency and Fairness in Patent Examination: Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. v. Controller of Patents

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In a significant ruling that underscores the importance of transparency, reasoned decision-making, and procedural fairness in patent examination, the Calcutta High Court has set aside a refusal order issued by the Patent Office in the case of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. v. Controller of Patents and Designs & Ors. The Court found that the Patent

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Patent Applicants Face Tighter Deadlines: What the New USPTO Rule Means for Continuation and Divisional Applications

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Starting May 13, 2025, patent applicants will experience a significant change in the timeline for filing continuation and divisional applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Under the new rule, the window between paying the issue fee and a patent officially issuing will shrink dramatically—from about three weeks to just one week. For

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Patent Dispute Erupts Over Scavenger Robots: Kerala’s Genrobotics Files Lawsuit Against IIT Madras Startup

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A legal battle has broken out in the field of sanitation technology as Genrobotics, a Kerala-based robotics company known for its sewer-cleaning robot ‘Bandicoot’, has taken legal action against a startup incubated at IIT Madras. The dispute centers on alleged patent infringement involving robotic systems designed to eliminate manual scavenging. The company argues that its

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High Courts Should Not Intervene in SARFAESI Proceedings Unless Actions Are Clearly Illegal or Mala Fide: Allahabad High Court

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In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court emphasized that judicial intervention in matters governed by the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002, should be limited to instances where banks have acted either unlawfully or with mala fide intent. The division bench, comprising Justice Shekhar B. Saraf

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India Sees 310% Rise in Patent Filings by Startups and MSMEs in Last Five Years

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India has witnessed an extraordinary increase in patent filings by startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with data revealing a 310% growth over the past five years. This surge underscores the country’s growing focus on innovation, research, and intellectual property protection among emerging businesses. According to recent government and industry data, this dramatic

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India Strengthens Its Global Standing in AI and Patent Innovation: Nasscom’s Patent Pulse 2025 Report

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As World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is observed globally, India has emerged as a prominent player in the international innovation ecosystem. India maintained its rank as the fifth-largest patent filer worldwide in FY24, with over 90,000 patents submitted—a milestone marking seven consecutive years of growth. A notable portion of these patents, more than 25%, are

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