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Dr. Stephen L. Thaler (DABUS): Indian Patent Application No. 202017019068

Indian Patent Office refused (15 Apr 2026) a patent naming the AI system DABUS as inventor; appeal pending in the Delhi High Court

INIndia (Union) ·Indian Patent Office (Controller General of Patents, Designs and…
Apr 15, 2026 On appeal

Status checked Oct 15, 2026