Patenting in India:Frequently Asked Questions

What are the types of inventions, which are not patentable in India?

An invention may satisfy the condition of novelty, inventiveness and usefulness but it may not qualify for a patent under the following situations:

i. an invention which is frivolous or which claims anything obviously contrary to well established natural laws;

ii. an invention the primary or intended use or commercial exploitation of which could be contrary to public order or morality or which causes serious prejudice to human, animal or plant life or health or to the environment.