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Natco withdraws compulsory license, signs agreement with Eli Lilly for Barcitinib; Patent Office notifies extension of timelines and more

Natco Pharma has withdrawn its compulsory license application for Baricitinib following an agreement with Eli Lilly. The Indian Patent Office has extended procedural deadlines, and other significant updates in IP law are discussed, including ongoing litigation and international proposals.

Activity picks up slightly this week at the Patent Office

This post provides an objective analysis of Indian Patent Office statistics published for the week ending 21st May 2021. It details key figures on patent publications, grants, examinations, and design registrations, offering structured insights for intellectual property professionals.

Patent office continues working hard amidst pandemic, over 800 applications examined this week

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 30 April 2021, highlighting examination, publication, and grant numbers. The data reflects ongoing activity at the Indian patent office despite pandemic challenges.

Lull in activity at Patent office, patent publications and grants decrease

Patent publications and grants in India have shown a significant decrease this week, as detailed in the latest statistics from the Patent Office. The analysis highlights city-wise changes and provides an objective overview of recent trends in Indian patent activity.

Chennai highest contributor of patent applications so far, Mumbai and Bangalore follow suit

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.