94% increase in patent publications, over 2000 FERs issued this week
This week saw a marked 94 percent rise in Indian patent publications alongside over 2,000 FERs issued. Key cities contributed to the surge, reflecting robust activity in patent…
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Apple fined 10M Euros by Italian Competition Authority, Apple wins Anti-trust Lawsuit and Microsoft’s Productivity Score Tool criticized for Privacy issues.
Apple faced a 10 million Euro penalty from the Italian Competition Authority for misleading iPhone water resistance claims and inadequate battery information. The post also covers Apple’s win…
Facebook Trademark Infringement, Time Magazine Sued Over TIME100 Talks Series and more
This post provides an objective analysis of key trademark and intellectual property disputes, including Facebook’s trademark victory in India and Time Magazine’s US lawsuit. It also covers licensing…
Indian Patent Office (IPO) Notices, Updates and Notifications – 2020
The Indian Patent Office issued numerous important updates in 2020, including rule amendments, deadline extensions, and training initiatives. This post systematically summarizes the year's key IPO notifications and…
IPO to start accepting applications under PPH Pilot Program from next month, Amazon launches IP Accelerator and more
The Indian Patent Office will start accepting PPH Pilot Program applications from 7 December 2020. Amazon has introduced its IP Accelerator in major European markets, while the EU…
Mammoth increase in grant of patents this week
This week’s patent statistics from the Indian Patent Office show a sharp increase in granted patents and published applications. Detailed data on publications, examination reports, and industrial design…
Google Inks Copyright deal with French Newspapers, Wixen Music Publishing sues Triller for USD 50 Million,Facebook introduces revised Rights Manager Tool and more.
This bulletin reviews key copyright infringement news, including Google’s new agreement with French newspapers and major lawsuits in the entertainment industry. Updates on Facebook’s Rights Manager and TikTok’s…
Indian Copyright Amendments 2020/21- Proposals of the Working Group on IP and Public Interest
A group of respected IP teachers has proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957 to address digital and access challenges. Their recommendations focus on updating exceptions for fair…
Patent grant decrease by 46% this week
This week’s Indian patent statistics indicate a significant 46 percent drop in patent grants, accompanied by decreases in publication numbers. The report also covers FER issuance and design…
OIN celebrates 15 years of protecting Open Source Software community, Jaguar files plaint against Prosche, Audi and other major brands
This week’s patent news features Jaguar’s USITC complaint against major SUV brands, Pfizer’s lawsuit against Indian pharma companies, and OIN’s 15th anniversary in protecting open source patents. It…