Can you patent a new way to treat crop disease in India, or will Section 3(h) shut the door?
In India, not every farming-related method is barred by Section 3(h) of the Patents Act. Courts have drawn a line between routine “methods of agriculture or horticulture” (excluded) and technical plant treatment methods that are directed to a scientific/technical solution for disease control, pest management, or post-harvest protection (which can be patentable if they meet […]
