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Apple, Xiaomi face patent law suits, Mitsubishi and 3M sign patent licensing agreement and more patent news

This week’s patent news covers lawsuits involving major companies such as Apple and Xiaomi, along with new patent licensing agreements by Mitsubishi and 3M. The update also discusses USPTO fee adjustments and global policy changes in intellectual property rights. The bulletin is compiled by BananaIP Counsels’ patent division.

Register for a Free Webinar on Intellectual Property For StartUps – July 17th, 2020

This post invites startups to a free webinar on intellectual property, led by Dr Kalyan Kankanala on July 17th, 2020. The session will address practical IP strategies and business value, with insights tailored for startups during the COVID-19 period.

Patent office sees overall decrease in activity this week

This weekly report examines a marked decrease in Indian patent office activity, with significant drops in both publications and grants. It also presents updated figures for design registrations and city-wise patent statistics, compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

Patent grants increase by over 72% this week

This week’s Indian patent statistics reveal a notable 72 percent rise in grants and a substantial increase in published applications. The analysis also covers city-wise contributions and industrial design registrations, offering insight into current IP trends in India.

416 patent applications published, 406 grants and 312 FERs issued by IPO last week

The Indian Patent Office published 416 patent applications, granted 406 patents, and issued 312 FERs last week. This report gives a detailed breakdown of city-wise statistics and design registrations across India, based on official data compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

Steelbird wins design infringement suit, Proposal to create special patent pool for COVID-19 related patents and more

Steelbird has secured a significant win in a design infringement suit, with the Delhi High Court awarding substantial damages. This bulletin also discusses updates on the Patent Agent Examination, CGPDTM office closures, and global patent initiatives in response to COVID-19.

All hearings at Patent Office cancelled amid COVID19 outbreak, EUIPO extends deadlines and more

The Indian Patent Office has cancelled all hearings amid the COVID19 outbreak, with proceedings moving to video conferencing and design hearings adjourned. EUIPO and EPO have extended deadlines, and significant international patent disputes are underway.

Coordination Committee of WIPO nominates Mr. Daren Tang for post of Director General; WIPO Academy, RGNIIPM and NLU Nagpur to host WIPO-India Summer School and more

WIPO has nominated Mr. Daren Tang as its new Director General, while the WIPO Academy, RGNIIPM, and NLU Nagpur will host the WIPO-India Summer School in June 2020. Other updates include international patent filings and the 25th anniversary of the Community Plant Variety Office of Europe.

966 patent applications published this week

This update analyses Indian patent and design statistics published for the week of 6th March 2020. It covers application publications, grants, city-wise contributions, and design registrations, all based on official sources.

Office of CGPDTM invites applications for Patent Agent Examination 2020; IPO to re-open acceptance of requests under Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Project and more

The Office of CGPDTM has invited applications for the Patent Agent Examination 2020, while the IPO has re-opened acceptance of PPH Pilot Project requests. This update also covers key developments in IP awards, patent disputes, and changes in international patent laws.