On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we put forth the need for an inclusive IP ecosystem. For many IP attorneys, innovators, and creators with disabilities, accessibility hurdles continue to make engagement difficult and exclusionary. A system that is accessible by design, responsive to facilitation requests, and welcoming of diverse contributors can transform the IP landscape and ensure that persons with disabilities are recognised as equal and essential members of the creative and innovative community.
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Public Hearing on Online IP Services Announced by CGPDTM
The CGPDTM has announced an online public hearing on 4 December 2025 to review how online IP services operate within the Indian legal framework. Stakeholders are invited to offer focused submissions on safeguarding users and strengthening trust in the Indian IP ecosystem.
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Version 2.0 of the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 introduces updated examination procedures for AI, blockchain, and quantum-based inventions, and includes an extensive annexure of examples clarifying Section 3(k) exclusions.
Read more about Indian Patent Office Issues Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 – Version 2.0: Key Additions and ChangesThe Business of Copyrights – Register Your Interest in Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s Upcoming IP Book
The Business of Copyrights is Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s upcoming book on Indian copyright law and its application in business and creative sectors. With a focus on AI and real-world cases, the book is part of a new IP series. Readers can now register their interest ahead of release.
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