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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Despite CoVid threat patent publications and grants increase at the IPO – Kudos to IPO

The Indian Patent Office published data indicating a significant increase in both patent publications and grants despite the CoVid threat. The report analyses these statistics, demonstrating the sustained momentum of intellectual property filings and grants in India.

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public – World Health Organization (WHO)

This post shares WHO’s latest COVID-19 advice, covering prevention, safety, and guidance for those in affected areas. It highlights hand and respiratory hygiene, social distancing, and the importance of following official health instructions.

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Corona Puts the IP World on Notice, Google Protects its Domain Name and more

This update examines key intellectual property developments, including major trademark disputes, domain name cases, and the operational impact of COVID-19 on IP offices. The bulletin offers objective analysis relevant to Indian and international IP law practitioners.

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Puma Shoos Away a Trademark Infringer, New “Apple Watch Studio” Trademark for Customizable Watches, and more

This bulletin examines trademark infringement and brand licensing cases, including Puma’s court victory and Apple’s new trademark application. It also highlights recent franchising and domain name dispute updates in a clear, analytical manner.

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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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