Overlapping IP Protection: Call for Caution
Overlapping IP protection has become common, leading to both expanded rights for owners and reduced benefits for the public. This post analyses the Indian legal framework and calls…
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Patent statistics, Interesting Inventions, US GIPC’s 7th International IP Index, IPA seeks removal of India from US Priority Watch List and other Weekly Patent News updates
This weekly report presents Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and design registrations, alongside international IP updates. Key highlights include India's movement in the GIPC IP Index and the…
Interesting inventions, National Intellectual Property Awards 2019, Patent Infringement news, USPTO shutdown and more
The post delivers a structured account of Indian patent statistics, notable inventions, and intellectual property awards, alongside significant patent infringement legal news. It also covers international developments, including…
IPAB Rules BSA Well-Known, Cartier’s Battle for Love, Tirur Betel Leaf GI and other news
The post reviews key trademark developments, including Indian trademark office trends and the IPAB’s well-known status for BSA. It also covers international disputes such as Cartier’s case in…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, Comprehensive e-filing system for Design filing, Apple v. WiLAN, Qualcomm v. Apple in Germany, USPTO issues revised subject matter eligibility guidance
The post analyses Indian patent statistics and recent innovations, with updates on design e-filing and international patent disputes. It also covers revised USPTO eligibility guidance and EPO appointments,…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, IP counterfeiting, International patent news and more
The post details weekly Indian patent statistics, major patent grants, and unique inventions. It also analyses recent IP legal events and significant international patent news, reflecting a structured…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, New IP initiative by Indian Defence Ministry,Virtual market place for IP in Karnataka, USPTO unveils 2018-2022 strategic plan and more
This article analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and significant IP initiatives such as Mission RakshaGyan Shakti and Karnataka’s virtual IP marketplace. It also reviews international…
Designing Around Designs
This post objectively examines design infringement in India, outlining exclusive rights of design holders and the substantial similarity test. It also provides practical guidance for designers seeking to…
Filing Design Applications in India
The post examines the legal framework and procedural steps for filing design applications in India under the Indian Designs Act. It discusses eligibility criteria, documentation, online filing process,…
Interesting Patents, IIT-M to host Tech summit, Cannabis Patent, Qualcomm forced to license its patents, Canada becomes party to Hague Agreement, USPTO’s new Sponsorship Tool and more
This update reviews Indian patent statistics, significant inventions, and key legal news in intellectual property. Highlights include the IIT Madras tech summit, Qualcomm’s licensing directive, cannabis patent developments,…