China 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…
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290 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…
USPTO 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…
416 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…
Steelbird 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…
Amidst 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…
All 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,…
Despite CoVid threat patent publications and grants increase at the IPO – Kudos to IPO
The Indian Patent Office published data indicating a significant increase in both patent publications and grants despite the CoVid threat. The report analyses these statistics, demonstrating the sustained…
Slump at the IPO – Decrease in Patent & Design publications and registrations
The Indian Patent Office data for this week indicates a substantial decline in patent publications, grants, and design registrations. This post provides a structured, city-wise statistical overview and…
Coordination Committee of WIPO nominates Mr. Daren Tang for post of Director General; WIPO Academy, RGNIIPM and NLU Nagpur to host WIPO-India Summer School and more
WIPO has nominated Mr. Daren Tang as its new Director General, while the WIPO Academy, RGNIIPM, and NLU Nagpur will host the WIPO-India Summer School in June 2020.…