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CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification

Headquartes of Indian Patent office relocated to Delhi

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM headquarters to New Delhi, as per the Gazette of India notification dated February 25, 2025. The new office is now operational at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Dwarka, New Delhi. This move aims to enhance coordination with central regulatory bodies and improve India’s intellectual property administration.

India in Global Innovation: Strengths and Weaknesses

India continues its rise in the Global Innovation Index 2024, ranking 39th globally. While excelling in knowledge and technology outputs, the country faces challenges in infrastructure and business sophistication, signaling areas for further growth.

Karnataka High Court breaks barriers on accessibility at Intellectual Property office in landmark ruling

In a landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court has directed the Indian Intellectual Property Office to implement accessibility measures, ensuring that Persons with Disabilities can interact with the IPO systems seamlessly, setting a new precedent for inclusivity in governmental digital interfaces.

Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case

In the M/s. Bizotico v. Mohammed Sajjad case, the Karnataka High Court issued a nuanced ruling balancing business confidentiality and employee rights. While the court upheld the plaintiff’s concerns about the misuse of sensitive data, it dismissed the defamation claim due to insufficient evidence. The decision underscores the court’s careful approach to protecting both business interests and employee freedoms.

Court Orders Former Employee to Pay Rs. 1 Lakh for Early Resignation

In a significant ruling, the Delhi Civil Court ordered a former employee to pay Rs. 1 lakh for breaching a two-year training agreement by resigning early. The court, however, denied the injunction on the misuse of confidential information due to insufficient evidence.

Delhi High Court Prioritizes Cases Involving Persons with Disabilities

The Delhi High Court has issued a circular on 24.07.2024, mandating that litigants and advocates dealing with disability cases inform the Joint Registrar/Deputy Registrar for priority listing. This initiative aims to ensure that such cases are disposed of swiftly and efficiently.

Knowledge Transfer by Former Employee Cannot Be Enforced, Rules the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that knowledge transfer by a former employee cannot be enforced, emphasizing the limitations on employment agreements and protecting employee rights. The court highlighted that personal service contracts are not subject to specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

CGPDTM Calls Stakeholders Meeting on Patents Amendment Rules, 2024

The Office of CGPDTM has scheduled a virtual stakeholders meeting on July 29, 2024, to discuss the Patents Amendment Rules and the requirements for filing Form-27. This open forum aims to address stakeholders’ concerns and facilitate a comprehensive discussion on the working statement of patented inventions in India.

Call for Feedback: CGPDTM Service Excellence Survey 2024

Participate in the CGPDTM Service Excellence Survey, 2024 to help shape the future of IP administration in our country. Share your feedback by April 22nd and contribute to the enhancement of intellectual property practices.