Important Patent Case law – 2021
This article presents a structured analysis of notable patent case law decided by Indian courts in 2021, focusing on interim injunctions and patent validity challenges. The judgments discussed…
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BananaIP Job Opening – Hiring Patent Associate
BananaIP Counsels is hiring Patent Associates with experience in patent drafting and prosecution. Applicants are encouraged to submit their credentials for consideration. The recruitment process is structured and…
Job Opening – Hiring Senior IP Associate
BananaIP is inviting applications for the role of Senior IP Associate, suitable for candidates with an LLM or LLB and 2–3 years of experience. The position involves patent…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions and Patents
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala explores the challenges and trends in artificial intelligence patents, with particular attention to India’s legal and patent office landscape. The article provides an objective…
Hiring IP Associates – Job Openings at BananaIP
BananaIP is seeking qualified Intellectual Property Associates to join its IP Research, Analysis and Advisory Division in Bangalore. Applicants with LLM in IP or BTech/LLB and relevant experience…
Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more
The Supreme Court has indefinitely extended limitation periods for legal proceedings in view of the COVID-19 situation and questioned the Government's approach to compulsory licensing of essential medicines.…
Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Changes to the Indian Patents Act
The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and adjudicatory functions under the Indian Patents Act to the High Courts. This post analyses the significant legal changes, outlining…
Global Innovation Index 2020 published – India ranks among Top 50
India achieves a significant milestone by joining the top 50 in the Global Innovation Index 2020. This bulletin also reviews key international patent news, major litigation updates, and…
Intellectual Property, Accessibility and Public health
This analysis explores the relationship between intellectual property, accessibility, and public health, with a focus on recent global developments amid COVID-19. It highlights key policy measures, compulsory licensing,…
63% more applications granted last week; publications tally at 791
The latest Indian patent statistics show a significant rise in granted applications and publications for the week ending 26th June 2020. The report provides detailed city-wise data, design…