IP waiver on Covid-19 vaccine, AI lacks ‘legal personality’ says USPTO to Court and more

This post analyses the IP waiver proposal for Covid-19 vaccines and the USPTO’s stance on AI inventorship, focusing on their legal implications. It also covers recent international patent settlements and policy updates with an objective, legal-academic perspective.

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59% Decrease In Patent Publications This Week, Grants also Decrease Slightly

This week’s Indian patent statistics reveal a notable 59 percent drop in publications and a modest decline in grants. Detailed data on city-wise trends and industrial design registrations are provided, reflecting current activity in the Indian intellectual property landscape.

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Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 published; Bill in parliament to abolish tribunals such as IPAB

The Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 introduce reduced fees and expedited examination for educational institutions. Meanwhile, a bill has been introduced to abolish tribunals such as IPAB, shifting jurisdiction to higher courts for greater efficiency.

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IBM #1 patent filer in 2020, Samsung at #2, Court rules in favor of Garmin in patent suit involving Philips and more

This post reports on major patent developments, including IBM and Samsung’s US patent rankings for 2020 and the ITC’s decision in favour of Garmin over Philips. It also covers international updates regarding patent prosecution, COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers, and a new EPO study on intellectual property benefits.

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Patent office issues 2509 examination reports in one week – highest so far this year

The Indian Patent Office issued a record 2,509 examination reports in one week, the highest so far in 2021. This post details the latest patent and design statistics, including publication, grant, and examination data across major Indian cities.

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1500 patent applications examined last week, over 6000 FERs issued in January

This post presents the latest Indian patent statistics, including applications published, FERs issued, and patents granted as of January 2021. It also covers industrial design registration data, offering an objective legal overview of recent trends.

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