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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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