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Dr. Kavita Arora publishes article on India’s Patent of Addition framework on February 27th.

March 3, 2026 by Kavita Arora Patent
Home | Patent | Dr. Kavita Arora publishes article on India’s Patent of Addition framework on February 27th.

Dr. Kavita has authored an article titled “Beyond Continuations and Divisionals: India’s Patent of Addition Model”, published on Lexology.

The article examines India’s unique Patent of Addition framework under Sections 54–56 of the Patents Act, 1970, highlighting how it enables protection of incremental improvements linked to a main invention without extending the patent term. It traces the historical and policy rationale behind the mechanism, its distinction from continuation and divisional practices in jurisdictions such as the US and Europe, and its relevance in technology-driven sectors characterized by cumulative innovation.

Dr. Kavita also discusses examination practice at the Indian Patent Office, judicial interpretation (including the Ravi Kamal Bali decision), conversion issues, and strategic considerations for applicants deciding between independent filings and patents of addition.

The article provides a structured and policy-oriented perspective on how India’s improvement-focused model balances innovation incentives with public interest while maintaining portfolio coherence.

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Dr. Kavita Arora

Dr. Kavita Arora is a Partner with K&S Partners and has over 18 years of experience in the domains of biotechnology & biosciences, plant variety and biodiversity.

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