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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This week’s Indian patent statistics show a marked increase in publications but a decrease in grants. The report offers a detailed analysis of trends across major cities and…