Office of CGPDTM invites applications for Patent Agent Examination 2020; IPO to re-open acceptance of requests under Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Project and more

The Office of CGPDTM has invited applications for the Patent Agent Examination 2020, while the IPO has re-opened acceptance of PPH Pilot Project requests. This update also covers key developments in IP awards, patent disputes, and changes in international patent laws.

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Over 15,000 Patent applications Examined this year, Patent Grants reach the 5000 mark

Over 15,000 patent applications have been examined and more than 5,000 patents granted by the Indian Patent Office in 2020, with significant activity reported across major cities. Design registrations also saw substantial growth, reflecting ongoing innovation in India.

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Total number of applications published decrease by 48%, over 1500 FER’s issued

This week’s Indian patent statistics reveal a significant 48 percent drop in published applications and over 1500 FERs issued. The report provides detailed city-wise and category-specific data, offering a clear view of current patent and design registration trends.

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India and U.S.A sign MoU to strengthen Intellectual Property Rights, Office of CGPDTM publishes list of new facilitators under SIPP Scheme and other news updates

India and the U.S.A have signed an MoU to enhance intellectual property rights cooperation. The CGPDTM has released updated lists of SIPP Scheme facilitators, while significant patent infringement cases and growth in Indian startup IP filings are also discussed.

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Dr. Kalyan delivers a talk on Patents – An Overview at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore on February 17th, 2020

Dr. Kalyan delivers a talk on Patents at Mount Carmel College. You may view the presentation below. [slideshare id=228411905&doc=patentlawanintroduction-200217104221]

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Government reviewing IP laws ahead of Trump’s visit to India and other patent news updates

The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry is reviewing India’s IP laws to address contemporary needs and stakeholder concerns. This update also covers India’s significant contribution to IBM’s patent portfolio, recent global patent disputes, and upcoming USPTO recruitment events.

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Patent Office publishes 80% more patent applications this week, Grants reduce by 30%

This week, the Indian Patent Office reported a sharp increase in published patent applications alongside a decrease in grants. The analysis presents key statistics and city-wise trends for patents and designs in India for the week of 14th February 2020.

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