Patent Working Information Is Not "Confidential": Delhi HC [Read Order]

The Delhi High Court, on Wednesday, made it clear that patent working information is not “confidential” and has to be mandatorily submitted by all patentees.The Court was hearing a Writ Petition filed by Prof. Shamnad Basheer who has alleged non-compliance with the provisions of Patents Act, 1970 on the part the Controller General of Patents. The Delhi High Court, on Wednesday, made it clear that patent working information is not “confidential” and has to be mandatorily submitted by all patentees. The Court was hearing a Writ Petition filed by Prof. Shamnad Basheer who has alleged non-compliance with the provisions of Patents Act, 1970 on the part the Controller General of Patents. In this regard, Mr. Basheer drew the Court's attention to the Annual Report 2012-13 submitted by the Office of the Controller General of Patents.