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5900 New Trademark Applications Filed this Week

The Indian Trademark Registry experienced notable changes this week, including a decrease in applications examined and hearing notices issued, but a significant rise in published applications. The report offers objective analysis of weekly and yearly trademark statistics across major jurisdictions.

Patent publications and grants decrease by 40% this week

Patent publications and grants in India decreased by nearly 40 percent this week, according to the official patent journal. This report provides detailed city-wise and national statistics on patents and design registrations.

Slow Week at the Trademark Registry

This report provides an analytical overview of the latest Indian trademark statistics, reflecting a significant decrease in examined applications and granted registrations. The data is sourced from the official trademark office journal and presents a factual account of weekly trends.

PhonePe and BharatPe Lock Horns, Diablo Trademark in Dispute and more

This bulletin examines significant trademark disputes, including PhonePe versus BharatPe and the Diablo trademark opposition, alongside updates in geographical indications and domain name disputes. The analysis offers objective, fact-based insights on recent legal developments.

Hiring IP Associates – Job Openings at BananaIP

BananaIP is seeking qualified Intellectual Property Associates to join its IP Research, Analysis and Advisory Division in Bangalore. Applicants with LLM in IP or BTech/LLB and relevant experience are preferred. The recruitment process includes written tests, interviews, and a review of submitted documents.

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.

Industrial design activity sluggish so far, Patent activity fares batter

The post offers an analytical overview of Indian patent and design statistics for early May 2021. While patent activity shows notable growth, industrial design registrations have remained unchanged.

Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more

The Supreme Court has indefinitely extended limitation periods for legal proceedings in view of the COVID-19 situation and questioned the Government’s approach to compulsory licensing of essential medicines. India also features on the US Special 301 Report’s Priority Watch List, while the USPTO is hosting free design patent webinars.

Patent office continues working hard amidst pandemic, over 800 applications examined this week

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 30 April 2021, highlighting examination, publication, and grant numbers. The data reflects ongoing activity at the Indian patent office despite pandemic challenges.