Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Changes to the Indian Patents Act
The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and adjudicatory functions under the Indian Patents Act to the High Courts. This post analyses the significant legal changes, outlining…
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Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Patents Act, 1970
The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has brought significant changes to the Patents Act, 1970, by eliminating the Appellate Board and shifting its functions to the High Court. These…
President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect
The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has made the IPAB and several other tribunals defunct, transferring their powers to the High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post provides a…
IPO notifies Supreme Court’s latest decision on ‘Extension of Limitation’; Monsanto and Nuziveedu settle long standing patent dispute and more
This post examines the latest Supreme Court directions on limitation extension, the resolution of the Monsanto-Nuziveedu patent dispute, and ongoing developments at the EPO. It also discusses European…
IPO & JPO to be competent ISA & IPEA to each other under PCT, EPO publishes patent index 2020 and more
India and Japan will act as competent ISA and IPEA for each other's PCT filings from July 2021. Apple faces a $308.5 million patent infringement fine, while the…
China top patent filer in 2020, India ranks 13th; IPAB’s future in limbo and more
China led in global patent filings for 2020, with India ranking 13th. Industry groups have raised concerns over the possible abolition of the IPAB. The post also covers…
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…
Over 5000 patents granted in 2 months, will total grants increase this year?
Indian patent and design statistics for early 2021 show a marked increase in patent grants and publications. Over 5,000 patents were granted in two months, indicating a positive…
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…
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…