LAWS(IP)-2013-6-11

HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED Vs. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS & DESIGNS BOUDHIK SAMPADA BHAVAN & ANOTHER

Decided On June 10, 2013
HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED Appellant
V/S
The Controller Of Patents And Designs Boudhik Sampada Bhavan And Another Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is filed against the order dated 11/07/2011 refusing the patent under S. 15 of the Patents Act, 1970.

(2.) THIS patent application 898/MUMNP/2007 entitled "Water -in -oil microemulsions for hair treatment" was filed as PCT National Phase Application on 14/06/2007.

(3.) THE invention relates to water -in -oil microemulsions for hair treatment, which have enhanced sensory properties and enhanced compatibility with hair benefit agents. There were originally 15 claims.