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 moreCategory: Patents
COVID 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...
Read more about Dr. Kalyan Kankanala delivers a talk on Infringement Analysis for students at NLSIU – Bangalore on April 19th , 2020China ousts USA as top patent filer, WHO supports COVID-19 patent pool
China has surpassed the USA as the world’s top PCT patent filer, as reported by WIPO. This bulletin also covers major patent litigation and the WHO’s endorsement of a COVID-19 patent pool, reflecting important international IP trends.
Read more about China ousts USA as top patent filer, WHO supports COVID-19 patent pool290 patent publications, no examinations and no grants in the last week
The latest Indian patent statistics reveal 290 publications and no examinations or grants for the week ending 10th April 2020. This analysis, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, provides a factual breakdown of patent and design activity across major Indian cities.
Read more about 290 patent publications, no examinations and no grants in the last weekUSPTO extends patent deadlines while UKIPO declares interrupted days and other patent news
The USPTO has extended several patent deadlines under the CARES Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the UKIPO has announced “interrupted days” affecting statutory deadlines. The bulletin also covers Huawei’s entry into the Open Invention Network.
Read more about USPTO extends patent deadlines while UKIPO declares interrupted days and other patent news416 patent applications published, 406 grants and 312 FERs issued by IPO last week
The Indian Patent Office published 416 patent applications, granted 406 patents, and issued 312 FERs last week. This report gives a detailed breakdown of city-wise statistics and design registrations across India, based on official data compiled by BananaIP Counsels.
Read more about 416 patent applications published, 406 grants and 312 FERs issued by IPO last weekSteelbird wins design infringement suit, Proposal to create special patent pool for COVID-19 related patents and more
Steelbird has secured a significant win in a design infringement suit, with the Delhi High Court awarding substantial damages. This bulletin also discusses updates on the Patent Agent Examination, CGPDTM office closures, and global patent initiatives in response to COVID-19.
Read more about Steelbird wins design infringement suit, Proposal to create special patent pool for COVID-19 related patents and moreAmidst national lock-down, IPO comes to a grinding halt
The Indian Patent and Design Office experienced a sharp decline in activity during the national lockdown, with patent publications and design registrations dropping considerably. The report highlights the absence of patent grants and a significant decrease in overall filings.
Read more about Amidst national lock-down, IPO comes to a grinding haltAll hearings at Patent Office cancelled amid COVID19 outbreak, EUIPO extends deadlines and more
The Indian Patent Office has cancelled all hearings amid the COVID19 outbreak, with proceedings moving to video conferencing and design hearings adjourned. EUIPO and EPO have extended deadlines, and significant international patent disputes are underway.
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