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Patent Filing Requirements in India

This post explains the necessary forms and procedural requirements for filing a patent application in India, with emphasis on e-filing and legal documentation. It covers essential compliance steps for both individual inventors and assignees under Indian patent law.

GII index to be released, Patent office’s Annual Report for the year 2017-2018 and more

This bulletin provides detailed Indian patent and design statistics, highlights from the Patent Office’s 2017-2018 Annual Report, and news on the Global Innovation Index release. It also discusses notable recent inventions and key IP sector developments in India.

Patents May be Relatively New to Indians, but Inventions are Not

This post highlights Mr. C T Dwarakanath’s 1971 US patent for a novel ozone-based method to reduce aflatoxin in oilseed meals. It underscores the significant contribution of Indian inventors to global agricultural innovation and reflects on the legacy of scientific excellence from India.

Choosing the Right IP Name/Business Representation

Selecting an effective business name or logo requires legal diligence and proper trademark strategy in India. This article explains the stepwise approach to trademark selection, search, and registration for startups, ensuring both protection and risk clearance.

Patents and Women – Presentation by Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan at IIM – Ahmedabad

Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan’s talk at IIM Ahmedabad analysed women’s roles in Indian patents, research, and innovation. She explored trends in women’s participation in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, offering a legal and strategic perspective.

Trademark Filing Requirements in India

This article explains the requirements and procedures for filing a trademark application in India. It covers office jurisdictions, eligibility, search protocols, filing methods, and necessary documentation in a clear, legal framework.

Patent and Design statistics in India : Recap 2018

This post presents an analytical overview of patent and design statistics in India for 2018. It highlights changes in publications, grants, examinations, and city-wise distributions, offering a factual comparison with the previous year.

Simmba Trademark License, Funfine Defeats Freefun, Rajinikanth New Trademarks, Jacket Design as a Trademark, and other news

This update reviews key Indian trademark news, including new registrations, court rulings, licensing agreements, and recent GI recognitions. It also highlights important international and domestic brand developments.

Once an Intermediate, Always an Intermediate

This post examines the exclusion of patentability for new uses of known intermediates under Section 3d of the Indian Patents Act. It discusses the statutory language, its implications for pharmaceutical innovation, and whether this aligns with the broader objectives of the patent system in India.

Shielding Patent Attacks – A Peek at Patent Defenses in India

This post explores the main defenses to patent infringement under Indian law, including research, Bolar exemption, government use, and parallel imports. It offers a structured analysis of how these defenses operate within the Indian legal framework.