Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 5–11)

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Where planets, patents, and punchlines collide! This week’s IP horoscope offers startup founders and creators a fun, India-specific guide to safeguarding their innovations—minus the legal jargon or cosmic guarantees. Enjoy practical trademark, patent, and copyright tips for every sign, but remember: this is not legal advice or professional astrological guidance, just an entertaining spin as part of our knowledge sharing series.

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Indian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025

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BananaIP’s Indian Patent and Design Statistics Report 2024 highlights a 60% increase in patent publications, a 15% drop in grants, and reduced examination rates. Delhi and Chennai emerge as top contributors to filings, showcasing trends in India’s evolving IP landscape.

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Principles for filing Divisional Patent Applications in India

This post reviews the legal principles for filing divisional patent applications in India, focusing on the requirement for a plurality of inventions in the parent application’s claims. It provides an analytical overview of recent court decisions and statutory provisions governing the process.

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Free Masterclass on IP; Nokia and Daimler settle SEP patent dispute; EU submits alternative proposal to WTO against IP waiver and more

This week’s patent news features a free masterclass on patent filing, Nokia and Daimler’s settlement of a SEP dispute, and the EU’s alternative proposal to the WTO on IP waivers. Also covered are updates on the USPTO’s move to structured text filing for patent applications.

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Launching Strategic Inventor – A Free DIY Platform/System to Draft and File Patents

Strategic Inventor is a free DIY platform launched by BananaIP Counsels to help inventors draft and file patents independently. The system offers structured guidance and optional expert review, making patent application accessible to a broad range of users.

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Patent office examines 3500 patent applications in one week! New record?

The Indian Patent Office set a new milestone by examining 3545 patent applications in one week. This report presents detailed statistics on patent publications, grants, and industrial design registrations, reflecting current trends in India’s intellectual property landscape.

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