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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Grants decrease by 39% this week, 23480 patent applications granted till date

This week’s Indian patent statistics indicate a 39 percent decline in grants, bringing the cumulative total to 23480. The report provides an analytical overview of patent publications, examinations, and design registrations across key Indian cities.

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Annual report 2018-2019 published, US and EU block India and South Africa on IPR waiver proposal and more

The Annual Report 2018-2019 from the Office of CGPDTM highlights growth in Indian IPR filings and introduces new initiatives. The post also addresses international opposition to India’s TRIPS IPR waiver proposal and recent updates in the patent landscape.

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NAIMCC acquires status of International Depository Authority under the Budapest Treaty and other patent news

NAIMCC has become an International Depository Authority under the Budapest Treaty, as announced by the Indian Patent Office and WIPO. This update also covers key statements from the BRICS Trade Ministers meeting and major international IP developments.

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WIPO PROOF – a new service from WIPO, High Court orders withdrawal of IPOs public notice and other patent news

WIPO PROOF has been introduced as a digital evidence service for intellectual assets. The Delhi High Court has withdrawn a key IPO notice, impacting patent timelines. This update also covers patent litigation and international patent infrastructure developments.

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