At a Delhi High Court event, Supreme Court Justice KV Viswanathan advocated for thoughtful consideration of AI in patent law, praising a new book by Adarsh Ramanujan addressing these issues. Justice Manmohan highlighted the growing significance of patent law and India’s readiness to meet international standards. The panel discussed training needs for patent examiners and the strength of Indian innovation.
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice KV Viswanathan, speaking at the launch of a new commentary on patent law, emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) need not be outrightly rejected but requires thoughtful consideration regarding its application. “It calls for a certain amount of thought before we take a final call on it,” he remarked during the event organized at the Delhi High Court on December 11.
The occasion marked the launch of advocate Adarsh Ramanujan’s book on patent law, published by Oakbridge Publishing. The book, conceived during the COVID-19 lockdown, explores diverse topics including AI’s interplay with patent law, patentability, and international law on patents. Justice Viswanathan praised the book for its “fascinating discussion” on these emerging issues.
Justice Manmohan, also present at the event, highlighted the growing importance of patent law, stating,
“Patent law is where future lies. It is a growing field that puts the lawyer first.”
Referring to recent data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), he noted an encouraging increase in patent applications filed at the Indian Patent Office.
“Our bar is willing to match up to international standards,” he said, lauding the preparedness of Delhi High Court lawyers and judges in addressing challenges in intellectual property law. He proudly mentioned that Justices Jyoti Singh and Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court’s IP division were recently listed among the 50 most influential persons in intellectual property (IP).
The event included a panel discussion titled The Fuzzy Boundaries of Patent Law, where Justice Prathiba M Singh underscored the importance of patents in identifying inventors and incentivizing innovation.
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Senior Advocate CS Vaidyanathan emphasized the need for improved training for patent examiners, stating,
“Unfortunately, I find very often, they don’t even know how to draft an order when some objections are raised.”
Adding to the discussion, Senior Advocate Chander M Lall highlighted India’s strong foundation as a knowledge-based society, remarking that “a large number of patents are for inventions created by Indian inventors.”
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