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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read more about India Bags the Basmati GI tagComments 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.
Read more about Comments and Suggestions on the Draft Trademark Rules, 2015Igniting Creativity for Business Advantage – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at Mahindra
The following presentation titled ‘Igniting Creativity for Business Advantage’ was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at Mahindra Two Wheelers on 8th December, 2015. The...
Read more about Igniting Creativity for Business Advantage – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at MahindraDraft Trademark (Amendment) Rules, 2015: Yay or Nay?
The Draft Trademark (Amendment) Rules, 2015 propose major changes to Indian trademark law, including increased filing fees and fewer application forms. While the streamlined process is welcome, expanded discretionary powers for the Registrar may lead to concerns regarding well-known trademark recognition.
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