Principles of audi alteram partem have to be followed by Patent Office while rejecting application: Delhi HC

N.V. Satheesh Madhav Vs Deputy Controller of Patents And Designs (Delhi High Court) Conclusion: The Hon’ble Delhi High Court while relying on Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgments observed that has observed that the principles of audi alteram partem have to be followed by the Patent Office while rejecting a patent application. Facts: The present appeal has been filed under Section 117A(2) of The Patents Act, 1970 (hereinafter “the Act”) impugns the order dated 14th September, 2018 passed by the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, whereby the appellant’s application for grant of the p...