Prof. Feroz Ali launches free online treatise 'Ali on Patents', offering authoritative patent law commentary and judicial analysis. The resource excludes AI-generated content and is aimed at practitioners, judges, and students.
Free Online Patent Law Resource 'Ali on Patents' Launched by Prof. Feroz Ali
Prof. Feroz Ali has released a free, open-access digital version of his authoritative patent law treatise, Ali on Patents (available at www.aop.onl), to promote accessible, reliable legal knowledge. The online platform contains curated excerpts from Indian and international case law, commentary on patent practice, and analysis of legislative developments — all without any AI-generated content, as confirmed by the author.
The site is structured into two types of pages: one offering narrative legal commentary in the author's own words, and another presenting verbatim judicial opinions. Targeted at patent agents, lawyers, examiners, judges, and academics, the resource builds on the original 2007 print edition and is regularly updated to reflect recent case law, including developments under the Patents Act, 1970 and TRIPS jurisprudence.
For legal practitioners, this tool offers a trusted reference point in a domain increasingly affected by misinformation and automated summarisation. By excluding AI-written prose, Prof. Ali ensures authenticity and reliability, making the platform particularly valuable for citation in filings, academic work, and judicial referencing. Its roll-out marks a significant contribution to open legal scholarship in India.
