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…
Intellepedia · 27 Apr 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 21 Apr 2020
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.
Intellepedia · 20 Apr 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 Indian courts was…
Intellepedia · 19 Apr 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 14 Apr 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 14 Apr 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 7 Apr 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 6 Apr 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 31 Mar 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 30 Mar 2020