Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, LDC’s request WTO to extend transition period and more

The Patents Amendment Rules 2020 have come into effect in India, bringing notable changes to patent filing and reporting requirements. This bulletin covers updates on patent disputes, TRIPS transition requests at the WTO, and international patent office collaborations. The content is compiled to inform stakeholders about crucial developments in patent law.

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25% decrease in patent grants, 13% decrease in patent publications

The latest Indian patent statistics reveal significant decreases in both patent grants and publications for the week ending 23rd October 2020. This analytical report includes detailed city-wise data and industrial design registration figures, providing a comprehensive overview of current trends.

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Annual report 2018-2019 published, US and EU block India and South Africa on IPR waiver proposal and more

The Annual Report 2018-2019 from the Office of CGPDTM highlights growth in Indian IPR filings and introduces new initiatives. The post also addresses international opposition to India’s TRIPS IPR waiver proposal and recent updates in the patent landscape.

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PepsiCo Loses ‘Mountain Dew’ to Packaged Drinking Water Maker MagFast, Amul Blocks Fraudulent Use of the Brand Online

This update covers critical trademark cases in India, such as PepsiCo’s defeat to MagFast over the ‘Mountain Dew’ mark and Amul’s legal action against online brand misuse. The post also explores recent brand licensing deals, domain disputes, and geographical indication developments.

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Delhi High Court seeks inputs on “Draft Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2020”, USPTO publishes report on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy and more

The latest bulletin highlights updates from the Delhi High Court on draft patent suit rules, a USPTO report on AI and IP, and major cases involving Cisco and Daimler. It also covers the joint initiative by India and South Africa for a TRIPS waiver to improve access to COVID-19 treatments.

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Massive increase in patent publications this week, over 7000 applications published!

This week’s Indian patent statistics reveal a massive rise in published applications, with over 7,000 recorded. The post details publication figures, grants, and design registrations, providing an objective overview of intellectual property trends in India.

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