This post presents a structured overview of India’s patents and industrial designs statistics for 2019. It objectively analyses application trends, grants, and regional contributions, reflecting significant improvements in the Indian IP landscape.
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Review of Organisational Structure of CGPDTM
This post examines the DIPP’s discussion paper on reorganising the CGPDTM to strengthen India’s IP infrastructure. It reviews proposed changes, operational challenges, and legal considerations regarding the office’s structure and efficiency.
Read more about Review of Organisational Structure of CGPDTMController’s Public Notice to file Examination Reports
The Controller has issued a public notice requiring responses to trademark examination reports by 15th September 2017. Applicants and attorneys are advised to check the published lists and respond promptly to avoid abandonment.
Read more about Controller’s Public Notice to file Examination ReportsNational IPR Policy – Design Related Objectives
The National IPR Policy details key objectives for advancing design rights and fostering innovation in India. It addresses the need to increase design filings, improve administrative processes, and enhance stakeholder awareness. The Policy aims to strengthen India’s intellectual property framework through targeted design-related strategies.
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This post examines the National IPR Policy of India, focusing on its directives regarding Geographical Indications, Trademarks, and Designs. It highlights the policy’s initiatives to promote IP awareness, streamline registration, and enhance administrative efficiency.
Read more about NIPR Policy – Action points on Geographical Indications, Trademarks and DesignsTrade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applications
The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to submit representations with evidence by 30th April 2016 if they believe their applications were wrongly treated as abandoned.
Read more about Trade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applicationsIntellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 10
The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library has played a pivotal role in India’s efforts to safeguard traditional knowledge from bio-piracy. This post outlines TKDL’s major milestones and its impartial approach to patent examination based on traditional knowledge evidence.
Read more about Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 10Congratulations to Rajiv Aggarwal, India’s New Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
Rajiv Aggarwal has taken charge as the new Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, signaling ongoing reform in India’s IP administration. His tenure is expected to further advance modernization and operational efficiency in the Indian IP Office.
Read more about Congratulations to Rajiv Aggarwal, India’s New Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade MarksInPASS: New Patent Full-Text Search Tool from IPO
InPASS, the Indian Patent Advanced Search System, was launched by the Indian Patent Office in February 2015 to provide full-text patent search functionality. This initiative aims to increase transparency and improve public access to patent information.
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