Patent office increases disposal of applications, average of 233 patent examination reports issued per day in the first quarter

The Indian Patent Office has increased its rate of application disposal, issuing 2,579 examination reports last week and recording a notable rise in patent publications. Design registrations also saw steady growth, highlighting the office’s improved efficiency in the first quarter of 2021.

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IPO & JPO to be competent ISA & IPEA to each other under PCT, EPO publishes patent index 2020 and more

India and Japan will act as competent ISA and IPEA for each other’s PCT filings from July 2021. Apple faces a $308.5 million patent infringement fine, while the EPO’s 2020 patent index shows strong innovation in healthcare and medical technology.

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Slow down in activity across the Indian patent office this week

This week’s Indian patent office statistics indicate a significant slowdown in both patent publications and grants. The post provides an analytical summary of city-wise trends, FER issuance, and industrial design registrations, offering a clear view of current IP activity.

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Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 published; Bill in parliament to abolish tribunals such as IPAB

The Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 introduce reduced fees and expedited examination for educational institutions. Meanwhile, a bill has been introduced to abolish tribunals such as IPAB, shifting jurisdiction to higher courts for greater efficiency.

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Patent office issues 2509 examination reports in one week – highest so far this year

The Indian Patent Office issued a record 2,509 examination reports in one week, the highest so far in 2021. This post details the latest patent and design statistics, including publication, grant, and examination data across major Indian cities.

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Indian Patent Office (IPO) Notices, Updates and Notifications – 2020

The Indian Patent Office issued numerous important updates in 2020, including rule amendments, deadline extensions, and training initiatives. This post systematically summarizes the year’s key IPO notifications and legal changes relevant to Indian intellectual property stakeholders.

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IPO to start accepting applications under PPH Pilot Program from next month, Amazon launches IP Accelerator and more

The Indian Patent Office will start accepting PPH Pilot Program applications from 7 December 2020. Amazon has introduced its IP Accelerator in major European markets, while the EU has published new studies and action plans on intellectual property rights.

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