Machines cannot be inventors rules EPO, Toyota launches new IP Licensing Program and other patent updates

The EPO has ruled that machines cannot be recognized as inventors, marking a significant stance in patent law. Toyota launches an IP Licensing Program, while Michelin pursues a design patent infringement suit. Key updates from the Indian Patent Office and international patent cooperation are also covered.

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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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IPO-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway guidelines, New Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure and more

The bulletin discusses the latest IPO-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway guidelines and the new Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure. It also includes updates on major patent agreements and international IP policy developments.

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One more way to speedy patents in India approved, EPO launches revamped Espacenet and other patent news

The Union Cabinet’s approval of the Patent Prosecution Highway with Japan marks a notable step for faster patents in India, especially for startups and MSMEs. Additional highlights include EPO’s launch of the new Espacenet search tool, WIPO’s publication of leading IP judgments, and key Indian Patent Office updates.

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Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor settle patent battle, USPTO publishes SUCCESS Act Report and other patent news

The bulletin examines Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor’s settlement of a twelve-year patent dispute, alongside key patent news from India and abroad. It also summarizes the USPTO’s latest report on underrepresented groups in the patent system and other major developments in the IP landscape.

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Patent office publishes list of withdrawn applications, EA games, Sketchers and Apple face lawsuit and more

This weekly bulletin analyses recent patent and IP news, including major lawsuits and policy developments in India and abroad. Key updates include withdrawn patent applications, infringement suits against Apple and EA, and international initiatives from WIPO and Amazon.

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