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.
Read more about Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 5–11)Tag: Patent Filing India
Indian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025
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.
Read more about Indian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025Principles 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.
Read more about Principles for filing Divisional Patent Applications in IndiaFree 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.
Read more about Free Masterclass on IP; Nokia and Daimler settle SEP patent dispute; EU submits alternative proposal to WTO against IP waiver and moreLaunching 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.
Read more about Launching Strategic Inventor – A Free DIY Platform/System to Draft and File PatentsPatent 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.
Read more about Patent office examines 3500 patent applications in one week! New record?Patent Filing Requirements in India
This post explains the necessary forms and procedural requirements for filing a patent application in India, with emphasis on e-filing and legal documentation. It covers essential compliance steps for both individual inventors and assignees under Indian patent law.
Read more about Patent Filing Requirements in IndiaCommon Reasons for Delay in Grant of Patent
Delays in patent grant often result from both procedural backlog and applicant inaction. This post examines key causes and recommends measures to expedite the patent examination and grant process in India.
Read more about Common Reasons for Delay in Grant of PatentA large multi-national company with an R&D center in India
This case details how a multinational company improved its Indian R&D centre’s intellectual property output through IP audits, targeted training, and new processes. Notable outcomes include a significant increase in invention disclosures and the establishment of a dedicated in-house IP team.
Read more about A large multi-national company with an R&D center in IndiaProceedings Before the Indian Patent Office
This article presents a comprehensive guide to the proceedings before the Indian Patent Office, covering each procedural stage. It discusses filing requirements, examination, opposition, and the grant process with objective legal analysis.
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