1. Pre-Grant Opposition under Section 25.(1) of Indian Patent Act 1970

TKDL Pre-Grant Opposition under Section 25.(1) brought to the notice of examination division the prior art references on the use of Mentha spicata (Spearmint), Mentha piperita (Peppermint/Pudina), Syzygium aromaticum (Clove/Laung), Zingiber officinale (Adrak) Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon/Daalchini), Piper nigrum(Black pepper), Piper longum (pippali), Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom/Elaichi), Myristica fragrans (nutmeg/Jatiphala), Citrus limetta (bitter orange), Citrus aurantium (sour orange/Naranga) and Citrus limon (lemon/Nimbu) for the treatment of Pyorrhoea alveolaris, Carious tooth/dental caries, Sinuses of gums / Alveolar abscess , Gingivitis, Gumboil, alveolar or apical abscess, Carious tooth/dental caries, Aphthous Ulcers, Apical abscess or chronic gingivitis, Loose teeth, carious tooth/Attrition Sensitive tooth, Black tooth Spongy gums/bleeding gums, Alveolar abscess and Diseases of the mouth, Cracked Lips, Stomatitis, Toothache/Odontodynia / Cracked tooth , Disease related to tongue , Disease of lips, Palate Pain and used as Cleansing of mouth/oral cavity, Teeth strengthening, Mouth Freshner from the books – Ayurveda Sarasamgrahah (Ayurveda, Exhibit 1), Qaraabaadeen Najm-al-Ghani by Mohammad Najmul Ghani Khan (Unani, Exhibit 2), Sarngadhara Samhita by Sarngadharacarya (Ayurveda, Exhibit 3), Rasatantrasarah Evam Siddhaprayogasamgrahah- part I (Ayurveda, Exhibit 4), Khazaain-al-Advia, Vol II by Mohammad Najmul Ghani Khan (Unani, Exhibit 5), Gadanigrahah by Sodhala (Ayurveda, Exhibit 6), Brhat Nighantu Ratnakara (Ayurveda, Exhibit 7), Khazaain-al-Advia, Vol III by Mohammad Najmul Ghani Khan (Unani, Exhibit 8), Kitaab-al-Haawi-fil-Tibb,Vol.III by Abu Bakr Mohammad.Bin Zakariyya Al-Razi (Unani, Exhibit 9) and Pulippani Vaithyam by Pulippani (Siddha, Exhibit 10).

2. Relevant Extract of CGPDTM Examination report

CGPDTM Patent Examiner(s) took cognizance of TKDL references. Extract of examination report at Para 1 are reproduced below.

“Objections:

The claims fall under the scope of section 3 (p) of Patents Act 1970 as the subject matter of claimed is related to traditional knowledge and mere duplication of known properties (1) AK/3284 Dantarogecikits yoga (8), (2) AK2/157 Irimedadyam Tailam, (3) AK2/158 Khadiradyam Tailam, (4) AK2/432 Sapta Vimshantika Guggulu Gutika (01), (5) AK2/432A Sapta Vimshantika Guggulu Gutika (02), (6) AT/1000 Rodhradilepa, (7) AT/1001 Sarivadighrtam, (8) AT/1014 Iksvadikavala.”

Full examination report can be referred at 1608_DELNP_2007.pdf

3. Outcomes of TKDL References in Examination Report

As the outcome of Examination Report based on TKDL Search and other documents cited in examination report, the examination is under process and reply is still awaited from the Applicant THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY, United States of America.