Apple, Xiaomi face patent law suits, Mitsubishi and 3M sign patent licensing agreement and more patent news

This week’s patent news covers lawsuits involving major companies such as Apple and Xiaomi, along with new patent licensing agreements by Mitsubishi and 3M. The update also discusses USPTO fee adjustments and global policy changes in intellectual property rights. The bulletin is compiled by BananaIP Counsels’ patent division.

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WIPO PROOF – a new service from WIPO, High Court orders withdrawal of IPOs public notice and other patent news

WIPO PROOF has been introduced as a digital evidence service for intellectual assets. The Delhi High Court has withdrawn a key IPO notice, impacting patent timelines. This update also covers patent litigation and international patent infrastructure developments.

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COVID-19 patent pool opposed as Pfizer and AstraZeneca see no incentive and other patent news

This bulletin provides updates on the COVID-19 patent pool, opposition from leading pharmaceutical companies, and key patent law changes in India and abroad. It includes IPO e-filing developments, WHO C-TAP news, and significant international patent infringement cases.

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All hearings at Patent Office cancelled amid COVID19 outbreak, EUIPO extends deadlines and more

The Indian Patent Office has cancelled all hearings amid the COVID19 outbreak, with proceedings moving to video conferencing and design hearings adjourned. EUIPO and EPO have extended deadlines, and significant international patent disputes are underway.

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Office of CGPDTM invites applications for Patent Agent Examination 2020; IPO to re-open acceptance of requests under Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Project and more

The Office of CGPDTM has invited applications for the Patent Agent Examination 2020, while the IPO has re-opened acceptance of PPH Pilot Project requests. This update also covers key developments in IP awards, patent disputes, and changes in international patent laws.

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India and U.S.A sign MoU to strengthen Intellectual Property Rights, Office of CGPDTM publishes list of new facilitators under SIPP Scheme and other news updates

India and the U.S.A have signed an MoU to enhance intellectual property rights cooperation. The CGPDTM has released updated lists of SIPP Scheme facilitators, while significant patent infringement cases and growth in Indian startup IP filings are also discussed.

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Indian Patent Agent Examination likely in June 2020, VMware, Apple and Broadcom found guilty of patent infringement and other patent news

This bulletin covers the likely schedule for the Indian Patent Agent Examination 2020 and major patent infringement verdicts involving VMware, Apple, and Broadcom. It also examines the implications of Brexit on the UK IP system and recent EPO decisions on AI inventorship.

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National Startup Advisory Council to be set up by Central Government, EPO publishes six search reports and more

The Central Government is set to establish the National Startup Advisory Council to enhance India’s startup ecosystem and support IP protection. This week’s bulletin also covers major patent news from India and abroad, including updates from HCL, EPO, and ongoing patent disputes.

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