Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes

The Delhi High Court has confirmed that patent examination and pre-grant opposition are independent processes under Indian law. Pre-grant opponents are entitled to participate only on specific grounds of opposition, not throughout the examination. This distinction ensures a balanced, efficient, and legally compliant patent process.

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Our Comments on the Draft IPD Rules of Calcutta High Court

BananaIP Counsels shares detailed comments on the Draft IPD Rules of the Calcutta High Court, focusing on accessibility, service timelines, and translation issues. The suggestions aim to improve procedural fairness and inclusivity in intellectual property litigation before the court.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 22 – 29

This weekly report analyses patent and design statistics in India for December 22 to 29, 2023, with data on applications, grants, and city-wise trends. It provides objective insights into the evolving Indian intellectual property landscape.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 8 – 15

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for December 2023, focusing on city-wise trends in applications, publications, and grants. It offers an analytical perspective on the evolving intellectual property environment in India.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 1 – 8

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics from December 1 to 8, 2023, based on official data. It covers key trends in applications, publications, grants, and city-wise distributions, offering a clear snapshot of India’s intellectual property activity.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for November 24 – December 1

This report examines Indian patent and design statistics for late November to early December 2023, offering city-wise and annual insights. The data highlights significant trends in patent applications, grants, and design registrations, reflecting the dynamic state of intellectual property in India.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for November 17 – 24

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for November 2023, featuring application, publication, and grant data by city. Compiled by BananaIP Counsels, it highlights key trends in India’s intellectual property landscape.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for November 10 – 17

The post analyses Indian patent and design statistics for November 10-17, 2023, offering city-wise insights and yearly trends. It highlights significant changes in patent applications, grants, and design registrations, with objective commentary from BananaIP Counsels.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for October 27 – November 3

This post analyses Indian patent and design statistics for October 27 to November 3, 2023, including trends in applications, grants, and city-wise data. The report highlights key changes and provides an overview of intellectual property activity in India.

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