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Patent office extends all deadlines to 18th May 2020, WIPO launches COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker and more patent news

The Indian Patent Office has extended all deadlines for IP filings to 18th May 2020 due to the ongoing lockdown. WIPO has launched a COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker, and the USPTO now allows plant patent applications via electronic systems. This post highlights key patent and IP news updates from India and abroad.

Affidavit Filed to Dismiss Chhapaak Lawsuit, YouTube’s Takedown System Criticised, Miley Cyrus Reportedly Settles Copyright Lawsuit, AI Generated Article Granted Copyright and more

This post reviews key copyright infringement cases including Chhapaak, YouTube’s takedown issues, and the Miley Cyrus settlement. It examines legal arguments and recent global developments in copyright law.

Electronic filing of PPH request commences at IPO, Indian patent office to be at par with USPTO and more

The Indian Patent Office has commenced electronic filing of PPH requests under its new bilateral agreement with Japan, marking a significant step towards modernization. This news bulletin also details government efforts to align IPO operations with USPTO standards, recent patent licensing deals, and global IP conference highlights.

Reduction in Patent fees, Faster patent grants now? New WIPO IP Portal and more

The Indian government proposes to cut patent fees for MSMEs and has amended rules to broaden the availability of expedited patent examination. This bulletin also covers global patent initiatives, recent patent disputes, and the launch of WIPO’s new IP Portal.

Interesting Patents, Patent Infringement News, Patent Licensing and Acquisition, WIPO guide on Alternative Dispute Resolution in IP and more.

This weekly update covers Indian patent statistics, key patent applications, infringement litigation involving Apple and WiLan, and recent patent licensing news. It also includes information on the updated WIPO guide for ADR in IP and the ongoing Patent Agent Examination registration.

Alibaba Sues Dubai’s Alibabacoin, Castrol Wins Trade Mark Infringement Suit, Jimi Hendrix Lifestyle Brand Expansion and Other News

The bulletin examines key trademark news, including Castrol’s infringement victory, Alibaba’s lawsuit, and the Jimi Hendrix brand expansion. It also covers Indian trademark statistics and the GI tag granted to Madurkathi, offering an objective legal perspective.

Interesting Patents, BlackBerry versus Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, Huawei top patent filer and other news

The post reviews recent Indian patent statistics, highlights innovative patents, and covers significant legal updates such as BlackBerry’s suit against Facebook. It also discusses Huawei’s leading position in patent filings and changes at the USPTO.