Groundless Threat of Infringement of Patent

Abstract

Research, innovation and development are the main characteristics of developing nation. India is one of them and is the main hub of innovation, research and development in the field of growth of intellectual Property Law. There are rights which are guaranteed and a law to protect the intellectual rights of a person when infringed. However, there occur instances where there exists a groundless threat of infringement. It may come in form of a letter, a suit or a summon copy. Such groundless threats are discouraged by law since it brings shame and damage to the aggrieved. This paper focuses on the concept of groundless threat under Indian Law in comparison with the Patent Law around the World.