The Indian Patent Office has extended all deadlines for IP filings to 18th May 2020 due to the ongoing lockdown. WIPO has launched a COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker, and the USPTO now allows plant patent applications via electronic systems. This post highlights key patent and IP news updates from India and abroad.
Read more about Patent office extends all deadlines to 18th May 2020, WIPO launches COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker and more patent newsCategory: Patents
25000+ patent applications examined till date, general decrease in activity at IPO
This week’s Indian patent statistics reveal a general decrease in activity at the IPO, with reductions in publications and grants. Over 25000 patent applications have been examined to date, while design registrations show a moderate increase. Data is compiled and presented by BananaIP Counsels.
Read more about 25000+ patent applications examined till date, general decrease in activity at IPOAI cannot be an inventor rules USPTO, IPO extends SIPP Scheme and other patent news
The USPTO has ruled that AI cannot be named as a patent inventor, aligning with recent decisions by UKIPO and EPO. The Indian Patent Office has extended the SIPP Scheme, while CSIR allows deferred payments for COVID-19 related IP. Key updates also include Gilead’s global access strategy for Remdesivir and new developments from IPOS Singapore and USTR.
Read more about AI cannot be an inventor rules USPTO, IPO extends SIPP Scheme and other patent newsPartial activity resumes at IPO amidst extended national lockdown
The Indian Patent Office has resumed partial operations amid the extended national lockdown, resulting in a marked increase in patent publications, grants, and design registrations. This update provides an objective overview of key statistics and city-wise contributions to intellectual property filings.
Read more about Partial activity resumes at IPO amidst extended national lockdownFree Patent Filings for Open COVID Pledge Adopters
BananaIP is offering free patent and design filings in India for eligible COVID-19 related inventions if applicants adopt the Open COVID Pledge. This initiative aims to encourage innovation and open access to intellectual property in the fight against COVID-19.
Read more about Free Patent Filings for Open COVID Pledge AdoptersIPO Postpones WIPO-Indian Summer School, WIPO Releases New e-PCT – version 4.7 And More
The Indian Patent Office has postponed the WIPO-Indian Summer School and IP Innovation Gallery due to COVID-19. WIPO introduces e-PCT version 4.7, and IBM offers free patent access for pandemic-related research.
Read more about IPO Postpones WIPO-Indian Summer School, WIPO Releases New e-PCT – version 4.7 And More265 Patent Publications, 219 Grants in the last week
This weekly update presents Indian patent statistics with 265 publications and 219 grants, based on official data. The post also summarises industrial design registrations and city-wise contributions, providing an analytical overview of intellectual property trends in India.
Read more about 265 Patent Publications, 219 Grants in the last weekRoyalty free IP license to fight COVID-19 pandemic, Patent Agent Examination registrations extended and more
The post examines key IP updates related to COVID-19, including the Indian Patent Office’s procedural changes and Ireland’s royalty free IP license initiative. It highlights efforts to promote collaborative innovation during the pandemic through flexible licensing and policy measures.
Read more about Royalty free IP license to fight COVID-19 pandemic, Patent Agent Examination registrations extended and moreCOVID concerns paralyze IPO, no new patent grants or design registration
COVID-19 has disrupted the Indian Patent Office, resulting in no new patent grants or design registrations last week. While publication numbers increased, examinations and grants remained paused.
Read more about COVID concerns paralyze IPO, no new patent grants or design registrationDr. Kalyan Kankanala delivers a talk on Infringement Analysis for students at NLSIU – Bangalore on April 19th , 2020
Dr. Kalyan explained the concept of patent infringement, assessing literal infringement and infringement by doctrine of equivalence with examples. The infringement test used in the...
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