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From 2 October 2026, applicants pursuing design registrations in India will ordinarily receive First Examination Reports only through email. The change forms part of the IP Office's move…
When Shiv Nadar University's patent application was deemed abandoned over a four-day delay in replying to an examination report, the Delhi High Court had to decide whether Section…
This case brief discusses the Delhi High Court's decision in European Commission vs Union of India regarding the restoration of patent applications deemed abandoned due to procedural lapses.…
Indian patent statistics for the week reveal increased early publications and patent grants, alongside a decrease in ordinary publications. The data provides a comprehensive overview of patent activity…
Indian patent statistics for 2021 reveal nearly 10,000 grants so far, with detailed breakdowns of publications, grants, and examinations. The post also analyses trends in industrial design registrations,…
The Indian Patent and Design Office experienced a sharp decline in activity during the national lockdown, with patent publications and design registrations dropping considerably. The report highlights the…
This week’s Indian Patent Office data indicates a marked rise in patent grants and design registrations. The report presents detailed statistics by city and publication type, reflecting current…
This post analyses the patent examination process in India, from the filing of a request for examination to the issuance of the First Examination Report. It discusses statutory…