Activity picks up slightly this week at the Patent Office
This post provides an objective analysis of Indian Patent Office statistics published for the week ending 21st May 2021. It details key figures on patent publications, grants, examinations,…
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Free Master Class on IP for Start Ups, Entrepreneurs and SMEs
BananaIP and NASSCOM present a free master class on intellectual property for startups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs. Participants will gain essential insights on protecting and commercializing their innovations, with…
5900 New Trademark Applications Filed this Week
The Indian Trademark Registry experienced notable changes this week, including a decrease in applications examined and hearing notices issued, but a significant rise in published applications. The report…
Patent publications and grants decrease by 40% this week
Patent publications and grants in India decreased by nearly 40 percent this week, according to the official patent journal. This report provides detailed city-wise and national statistics on…
Slow Week at the Trademark Registry
This report provides an analytical overview of the latest Indian trademark statistics, reflecting a significant decrease in examined applications and granted registrations. The data is sourced from the…
PhonePe and BharatPe Lock Horns, Diablo Trademark in Dispute and more
This bulletin examines significant trademark disputes, including PhonePe versus BharatPe and the Diablo trademark opposition, alongside updates in geographical indications and domain name disputes. The analysis offers objective,…
Hiring IP Associates – Job Openings at BananaIP
BananaIP is seeking qualified Intellectual Property Associates to join its IP Research, Analysis and Advisory Division in Bangalore. Applicants with LLM in IP or BTech/LLB and relevant experience…
Natco files compulsory license request; USA approves temporary patent waiver; Ericsson and Samsung settle dispute and more
Natco seeks a compulsory license for Baricitinib, while the USA backs a temporary COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver. The EU critiques the US approach, and Ericsson and Samsung resolve…
Industrial design activity sluggish so far, Patent activity fares batter
The post offers an analytical overview of Indian patent and design statistics for early May 2021. While patent activity shows notable growth, industrial design registrations have remained unchanged.
9000+ Trademarks Registered this Week, Increase of 69% in Trademark Examination this Week
This week, Indian trademark statistics reveal over 9000 new registrations and a significant rise in examination activity. The report analyses recent trends and jurisdiction-wise data, offering a structured…
Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more
The Supreme Court has indefinitely extended limitation periods for legal proceedings in view of the COVID-19 situation and questioned the Government's approach to compulsory licensing of essential medicines.…
Patent office continues working hard amidst pandemic, over 800 applications examined this week
This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 30 April 2021, highlighting examination, publication, and grant numbers. The data reflects ongoing activity at the…