Patent Application Rejection Set Aside for Improper Citation of Withdrawn Prior Art

The Madras High Court overturned a patent rejection due to improper citation of withdrawn prior art, directing a fresh examination. The case highlights the necessity for strict compliance with procedural safeguards in Indian patent proceedings.

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2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors

The 2024 WIPO IP report shows that patent and design filings have risen globally, with India emerging as a major contributor. Indian resident patent filings surpassed non-residents for the first time, highlighting increased local innovation and engagement.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 2nd June 2023 to 9th June 2023

This blog post offers a structured analysis of Indian patent and industrial design statistics for the week ending 9th June 2023. It covers publication, grant, and examination figures, along with insights into the expertise of BananaIP Counsels.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 2nd September 2022 to 9th September 2022

This weekly report provides detailed Indian patent and industrial design statistics for early September 2022, including publication and grant figures. Compiled by BananaIP Counsels, the analysis offers objective insights for IP professionals and stakeholders.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics- 4th March 2022 to 11th March 2022

This post analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 11th March 2022, based on official data. It provides detailed publication, grant, and registration figures with a focus on transparency and accuracy.

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Purdue University accuses Google of patent infringement, India triples number of patent grants and more

India has significantly increased its patent grants, while Purdue University has filed a patent infringement suit against Google. Other updates include Gilead’s settlement on HIV drug patents, BlackBerry’s patent sale, and a new trial in the Apple-WiLAN case.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics- 17th September 2021 to 24th September 2021

This post provides an analytical summary of Indian patent and industrial design statistics for the week ending 24th September 2021. It covers publication trends, grant numbers, and city-wise contributions, compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

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AICTE and CIPAM spar over invention guidelines, USPTO invites comments on patenting inventions developed by AI and more

This bulletin addresses AICTE’s differing stance from CIPAM on institutional invention guidelines and recent high-profile patent disputes. It further examines international patent policy updates and major IP conferences, offering a comprehensive overview for legal and academic professionals.

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IP Conferences and seminars, Snapchat and Facebook, Licensing, Antiviral Condoms, Patent Tips and more.

This post analyses major trends in Indian patents, including recent grants, IP conferences, and significant licensing deals. It also highlights health innovations and offers essential patent protection guidance, maintaining a clear legal-academic perspective.

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