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Government of India Constitutes Committee on AI and Copyright

Illustration of Government of India's committee members seated at a long table, discussing AI and copyright policy matters.

The DPIIT announced a committee to explore legal and policy challenges at the intersection of AI and copyright. With personnel from the government, academia, and industry, the committee is tasked with reviewing the Copyright Act, 1957, and preparing a detailed working paper.

CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification

Headquartes of Indian Patent office relocated to Delhi

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM headquarters to New Delhi, as per the Gazette of India notification dated February 25, 2025. The new office is now operational at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Dwarka, New Delhi. This move aims to enhance coordination with central regulatory bodies and improve India’s intellectual property administration.

Comments on Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023 – Submitted by BananaIP’s Patent Attorneys

BananaIP Counsels reviews and comments on the Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023, with detailed legal analysis and practical suggestions. The submission covers divisional applications, grace periods, opposition proceedings, and accessibility in Indian patent law.

SIPP: What Startups need to know about the revised scheme for Intellectual Property protection

The SIPP scheme assists startups in India with patent, trademark, and design protection through empanelled facilitators. It offers legal guidance and support, enabling startups to protect and commercialize their intellectual property efficiently.

Copyright, Information Technology and eCommerce Govt. Notifications-2021

This update covers key 2021 government notifications on copyright, information technology, and eCommerce. It discusses new copyright amendment rules, IT intermediary guidelines, and the national blockchain strategy, providing a factual legal overview.

Copyright and Information Technology Updates

This update details recent copyright and IT legal developments in India, including society registration, e-filing, and COVID-19 advisories. The post analyses official notifications and regulatory actions with a focus on clarity and factual reporting.

Call for consultations on implications of AI on IP Policy, Gujarat tops State Startup Ranking List and more

This week’s bulletin examines Gujarat’s leading position in state startup rankings and a significant patent infringement case involving Sharp and Daimler. It also discusses the UK Government’s initiative to consult on the impact of AI on intellectual property policy.

Government reviewing IP laws ahead of Trump’s visit to India and other patent news updates

The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry is reviewing India’s IP laws to address contemporary needs and stakeholder concerns. This update also covers India’s significant contribution to IBM’s patent portfolio, recent global patent disputes, and upcoming USPTO recruitment events.

Government launches IPR website and mobile application for Startups and SME’s, India Innovation Index 2019, Hike launches Patent Program and more

DPIIT has launched the L2Pro IPR website and mobile app to support startups and SMEs with intellectual property management. Hike is now among the top Indian patent filers and has introduced a patent program to foster innovation. The post also reviews the India Innovation Index 2019 and covers the latest global and national IP developments.

IPR policy guidelines published, Heads of UKIPO, EPO and USPTO discuss global patent system and more

DPIIT has published draft guidelines for implementing IPR policy in academic institutions, addressing ownership and benefit sharing. The post also covers major patent infringement cases and the ongoing global cooperation among leading patent offices.