The Indian Patent Office has witnessed a significant jump in publications, grants, and examinations this week, as detailed by BananaIP Counsels. This update offers an analytical overview of current trends in Indian patent and design filings.
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This post explores the five patentability requirements under Indian law, including subject matter, novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, and specification. It discusses statutory provisions, key case law, and practical considerations in patent grant and validity assessments.
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The Indian government proposes to cut patent fees for MSMEs and has amended rules to broaden the availability of expedited patent examination. This bulletin also covers global patent initiatives, recent patent disputes, and the launch of WIPO’s new IP Portal.
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The Indian Trademark Registry has shown a marked increase in examinations and disposals this week, with sharp rises in hearings and registrations. This update provides a comprehensive overview of recent statistics, offering insights into ongoing trends in trademark administration.
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This update reviews major legal events in antitrust, copyright, and data privacy law, including regulatory actions against leading tech firms and automakers. It also discusses industry calls for a federal privacy framework and recent court rulings affecting copyright claims.
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This bulletin examines key entertainment law cases, including the Dream Girl copyright dispute, music piracy litigation against Apple, and ongoing film piracy in India. The analysis presents factual legal updates and highlights challenges in copyright enforcement.
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This news bulletin analyses recent developments in ecommerce law, licensing, and streaming rights, including FDI policy concerns, original content initiatives, and major rights acquisitions. The analysis is structured to provide clarity on emerging trends in India and internationally.
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The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2019 expand expedited examination eligibility and remove specific fees for PCT applicants. These changes reflect a structured approach to streamlining patent processes and increasing accessibility for diverse applicant categories.
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The bulletin highlights significant trademark and licensing news, including the Miss India domain dispute, Apollo Hospitals’ enforcement actions, and Irish Whiskey’s GI status in India. The updates offer a structured legal perspective on current intellectual property developments.
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This article examines the process for filing design applications online in India, detailing each step from registration to document submission and payment. It offers practical guidance for applicants and agents navigating the Indian design e-filing system.
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