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Indian Patent Office working at Lightning Speeds

Recent developments at the Indian Patent Office highlight a remarkable increase in the speed of patent processing and grants. Policy reforms and increased staffing have led to faster publication and examination, offering significant benefits to applicants.

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This update analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, highlights significant industrial designs and patent filings, and reviews recent litigation in the pharma and technology sectors. Key developments in plant variety protection and practical patent filing guidance are also included.

IP life cycle management: A primer on IP Portfolio Management

This article provides an analytical overview of IP portfolio management, highlighting its significance in business strategy and value creation. It explores the processes, challenges, and best practices in managing intellectual property assets throughout their life cycle.

Patent Wish List – 2017

This post outlines key improvements desired for the Indian patent system in 2017, including efficient examination, clearer amendment rules, and greater transparency. It also recommends provisions for reviving abandoned applications and implementing the Patent Prosecution Highway.

Improved IPO process, their impact and the way forward

The Indian Patent Office has implemented significant reforms to enhance process efficiency and reduce pendency in patent and trademark matters. This analysis examines the impact of these improvements and the future direction of IPO reforms.

Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks

The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks ‘1001’ and ‘6004’ in a paint industry dispute. The decision clarifies that use of different numerals as trade marks does not automatically lead to infringement without deceptive similarity.

Lee and BDR decision – the End of Compulsory Licenses?!

The Lee and BDR decisions signal a shift in the landscape of compulsory licensing in India. This post examines the legal and policy developments leading to these outcomes, highlighting their implications for the Indian pharmaceutical industry.

Copyright Board to be constituted soon……or not so soon?

The Delhi High Court has ordered the urgent reconstitution of the Copyright Board in India, citing statutory requirements for judicial representation under the Copyright Act 2012. This article analyses the ongoing legal scrutiny and the administrative steps being directed to restore the Board’s adjudicatory role.

India Bags the Basmati GI tag

India has secured the Basmati GI tag for rice cultivated in seven North Indian states, following a decisive order by the IPAB. This move strengthens the legal protection of Indian Basmati rice and supports its international export standing.

Comments and Suggestions on the Draft Trademark Rules, 2015

This analysis examines the Draft Trademark Rules 2015, discussing improvements in registration procedures and areas needing further clarity. The post highlights both the benefits and possible drawbacks of the proposed amendments, offering structured suggestions for more effective implementation.