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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.

Changes to UK IP Law from 1st January 2021, Indian Designs added to WIPO Global Design Database, AI related patent applications double and more

This bulletin analyses key IP law changes in the UK from January 2021, the integration of Indian designs into the WIPO Global Design Database, and a notable rise in AI patent applications. It also covers important patent litigation and international developments in intellectual property.

Annual report 2018-2019 published, US and EU block India and South Africa on IPR waiver proposal and more

The Annual Report 2018-2019 from the Office of CGPDTM highlights growth in Indian IPR filings and introduces new initiatives. The post also addresses international opposition to India’s TRIPS IPR waiver proposal and recent updates in the patent landscape.

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.