Indian Patent Office slows down this week
The Indian Patent Office witnessed a notable decline in patent grants and publications this week. Patent and design statistics provided by BananaIP Counsels offer a detailed breakdown of…
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Patent office publishes list of withdrawn applications, EA games, Sketchers and Apple face lawsuit and more
This weekly bulletin analyses recent patent and IP news, including major lawsuits and policy developments in India and abroad. Key updates include withdrawn patent applications, infringement suits against…
Increased activity at IPO this week, publications and examinations see jump in numbers
The Indian Patent Office has witnessed a significant jump in publications, grants, and examinations this week, as detailed by BananaIP Counsels. This update offers an analytical overview of…
AI named as inventor in patent, AI to be inducted in Patent Office’s operations, 3M versus Saint-Gobain and more
The bulletin examines Indian patent data, the induction of AI in patent processes, and global legal updates including AI as an inventor. It includes notable cases and legislative…
Foreign Filing Intimation to Indian Patent Office
This post examines the obligation for Indian patent applicants to disclose foreign filings under section 8 of the Patents Act, 1970. It analyses recent case law and stresses…
Section 3(ka): A Decision on a Patent Application Related to Mathematical Methods
The IPAB upheld the rejection of a patent application involving mathematical methods under section 3(ka) of the Indian Patents Act. This decision clarifies the exclusion of mathematical methods…
Revised Draft Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications in the Pharma Industry
The revised draft guidelines for examining pharmaceutical patent applications in India aim to standardize practices and clarify legal provisions, particularly section 3(d). These guidelines reflect stakeholder input and…
Common Reasons for Delay in Grant of Patent
Delays in patent grant often result from both procedural backlog and applicant inaction. This post examines key causes and recommends measures to expedite the patent examination and grant…
National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Flash Electronics India sues Royal Enfield, Hague Agreement and more
This edition covers India’s proposed national AI strategy, a major patent infringement suit by Flash Electronics against Royal Enfield, and key international developments including China’s discussions on the…
Proceedings Before the Indian Patent Office
This article presents a comprehensive guide to the proceedings before the Indian Patent Office, covering each procedural stage. It discusses filing requirements, examination, opposition, and the grant process…