COVID-19 patent pool opposed as Pfizer and AstraZeneca see no incentive and other patent news

This bulletin provides updates on the COVID-19 patent pool, opposition from leading pharmaceutical companies, and key patent law changes in India and abroad. It includes IPO e-filing developments, WHO C-TAP news, and significant international patent infringement cases.

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Patent Agent Examination 2020 postponed, Delhi High Court stays CGPDTM’s order and more

The Patent Agent Examination 2020 is postponed until further notice, and the Delhi High Court has stayed certain CGPDTM orders. The Indian Patent Office has extended all deadlines to 1st June 2020, while new IP law initiatives and international patent updates are also discussed.

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COVID crisis threatens Gilead’s patent on Remdesvir, EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal issues opinion on plant and animal patentability, India asks G20 to establish agreement enabling use of TRIPS flexibilities and other patent news

The post analyses patent law updates relating to COVID-19, including India’s push for TRIPS flexibilities and scrutiny of Gilead’s Remdesvir patent. It also covers the EPO’s stance on plant and animal patentability and new global initiatives in IP law enforcement.

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Patent office extends all deadlines to 18th May 2020, WIPO launches COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker and more patent news

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.

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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.

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