COVID-19 has disrupted the Indian Patent Office, resulting in no new patent grants or design registrations last week. While publication numbers increased, examinations and grants remained paused.
Intellepedia · 20 Apr 2020
The Indian Patent Office published 416 patent applications, granted 406 patents, and issued 312 FERs last week. This report gives a detailed breakdown of city-wise statistics and design…
Intellepedia · 6 Apr 2020
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…
Intellepedia · 30 Mar 2020
The Indian Patent Office published data indicating a significant increase in both patent publications and grants despite the CoVid threat. The report analyses these statistics, demonstrating the sustained…
Intellepedia · 23 Mar 2020
This update analyses Indian patent and design statistics published for the week of 6th March 2020. It covers application publications, grants, city-wise contributions, and design registrations, all based…
Intellepedia · 9 Mar 2020
Over 15,000 patent applications have been examined and more than 5,000 patents granted by the Indian Patent Office in 2020, with significant activity reported across major cities. Design…
Intellepedia · 2 Mar 2020
India and the U.S.A have signed an MoU to enhance intellectual property rights cooperation. The CGPDTM has released updated lists of SIPP Scheme facilitators, while significant patent infringement…
Intellepedia · 24 Feb 2020
The Indian patent office published 791 applications and granted 781 patents this week, reflecting varied trends across cities. A total of 2803 First Examination Reports were issued, and…
Intellepedia · 10 Feb 2020
This bulletin highlights Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis on innovation and patenting, the upcoming GIPC in New Delhi, and crucial legal updates such as Taiho Pharmaceutical’s lawsuit against Natco…
Intellepedia · 6 Jan 2020
The final 2019 issue of the Patent & Design Journal presents a comprehensive overview of Indian patent and design statistics, noting marked decreases in publications and grants. Detailed…
Intellepedia · 31 Dec 2019