Gaurav Mishra | Intellepedia

IPO notifies Supreme Court’s latest decision on ‘Extension of Limitation’; Monsanto and Nuziveedu settle long standing patent dispute and more

This post examines the latest Supreme Court directions on limitation extension, the resolution of the Monsanto-Nuziveedu patent dispute, and ongoing developments at the EPO. It also discusses European parliamentary support for a temporary patent waiver proposed by India and South Africa.

IPO & JPO to be competent ISA & IPEA to each other under PCT, EPO publishes patent index 2020 and more

India and Japan will act as competent ISA and IPEA for each other’s PCT filings from July 2021. Apple faces a $308.5 million patent infringement fine, while the EPO’s 2020 patent index shows strong innovation in healthcare and medical technology.

China top patent filer in 2020, India ranks 13th; IPAB’s future in limbo and more

China led in global patent filings for 2020, with India ranking 13th. Industry groups have raised concerns over the possible abolition of the IPAB. The post also covers recent patent disputes and Ricoh’s entry into WIPO GREEN.

IP waiver on Covid-19 vaccine, AI lacks ‘legal personality’ says USPTO to Court and more

This post analyses the IP waiver proposal for Covid-19 vaccines and the USPTO’s stance on AI inventorship, focusing on their legal implications. It also covers recent international patent settlements and policy updates with an objective, legal-academic perspective.

IBM #1 patent filer in 2020, Samsung at #2, Court rules in favor of Garmin in patent suit involving Philips and more

This post reports on major patent developments, including IBM and Samsung’s US patent rankings for 2020 and the ITC’s decision in favour of Garmin over Philips. It also covers international updates regarding patent prosecution, COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers, and a new EPO study on intellectual property benefits.

Patent lawsuits against Samsung, LG and Uber, USPTO announces COVID-19 related pilot program and more

This week’s bulletin discusses recent patent infringement lawsuits involving Samsung, LG, and Uber, and introduces the USPTO’s COVID-19 pilot program. The post also covers updates on international patent events and the expertise of BananaIP Counsels’ patent attorneys.

Intellectual Property, Accessibility and Public health

This analysis explores the relationship between intellectual property, accessibility, and public health, with a focus on recent global developments amid COVID-19. It highlights key policy measures, compulsory licensing, and collaborative efforts to promote access to medical technologies.

One more way to faster patents in India approved by Government!

The Indian Government has formally approved the Patent Prosecution Highway with Japan, enabling faster and higher-quality patent examination. This move provides significant advantages for Indian inventors, startups, and MSMEs seeking expedited patent grants.

Bombay High Court to hear urgent IP matters in chamber, CGPTDM-WIPO’s PCT Seminars in India again and more

This bulletin highlights urgent IP hearing procedures at the Bombay High Court and the return of WIPO-IPO PCT seminars in India. It also covers patent disputes, international IP conferences, and public training initiatives in intellectual property.

Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2019 come into effect

The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2019 expand expedited examination eligibility and remove specific fees for PCT applicants. These changes reflect a structured approach to streamlining patent processes and increasing accessibility for diverse applicant categories.