Author: Harshini A

Patentability of Business Methods in India India, being a fastest-growing major economy, is maintaining its strong position in the global economic arena. The growth in the business sector involving start-ups and unicorns brings innovation in business methods, especially in technology, fintech, and e-commerce. The business methods are defined as a way of operating any component of an economic enterprise. However, under Indian Law, the patentability of business methods is limited as stipulated in the Patents Act, 1970. Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970 does not allow patenting inventions that involve business methods, mathematical methods, computer programs, or algorithms. Judicial…