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Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 11

This post presents a statistical overview of pharmaceutical patents in India over the past decade, focusing on trends and key contributors. It objectively discusses the impact of legal changes and regulatory measures on patent filings in the pharmaceutical sector.

An Interview : Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna

Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna discusses trends in automobile patents, the role of SMEs in Indian innovation, and best practices in patent prosecution. He offers insights on improvements needed in the Indian patent system and shares his vision for the future of intellectual property in India.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 7

The post provides a decade-long analysis of plant variety registrations in India under the PPVFR Act. It highlights annual trends, major legislative milestones, and the inclusion of farmers’ varieties in the registration process.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 6

This article reviews statistics on industrial design filings in India over the past decade, with reference to the Designs Act 2000. It provides an objective analysis of trends, legislative context, and the role of the Patent Office Kolkata in design registration.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 5

This post examines ten years of Geographical Indications filings and registrations in India, focusing on trends, state-wise data, and compliance with international obligations. It provides a factual analysis of the GI regime’s progress and key statistics since the implementation of the Indian GI Act.

Introduction to Pre-grant & Post-grant Oppositions to Patent Applications

This post provides an analytical overview of pre-grant and post-grant opposition provisions in Indian patent law. It explains the procedural and substantive changes introduced by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005.

Request for Examination of a Patent Application – Mandatory Requirement in India

Filing a request for examination is a mandatory requirement for patent applications in India. The request must be made within 48 months, using Form-18 and the prescribed fee, to initiate the formal examination process under the Indian Patent Act.