Updated Patent, Trade Mark, Copyright and other Acts

The post offers updated and amended versions of major Indian intellectual property statutes following the abolition of the IPAB. Downloadable resources and detailed amendment summaries are provided for reference.

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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 expert-led sessions focusing on patents and IP strategies.

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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 their ongoing patent dispute. WIPO also releases a new guide on industrial design registration.

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Patent office issues 2509 examination reports in one week – highest so far this year

The Indian Patent Office issued a record 2,509 examination reports in one week, the highest so far in 2021. This post details the latest patent and design statistics, including publication, grant, and examination data across major Indian cities.

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In two weeks patent office examines close to 2800 patent application

The Indian patent office examined close to 2800 patent applications over two weeks, with a detailed breakdown of publications and grants across major cities. This report also covers industrial design registration data for early January 2021, providing a comprehensive view of recent intellectual property trends.

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First issue of patent & design journal for 2021 published by IPO

The first 2021 issue of the Indian Patent and Design Journal provides detailed statistics on patent publications, grants, and design registrations. This data offers a clear snapshot of intellectual property activity in India for the beginning of the year.

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