Final issue of patent & design journal published
The final 2019 issue of the Patent & Design Journal presents a comprehensive overview of Indian patent and design statistics, noting marked decreases in publications and grants. Detailed…
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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…
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…
Massive increase in early publication of patent applications
This bulletin examines a marked increase in early publication of patent applications in India, with city-wise and cumulative statistics. It also covers patent grants, first examination reports, and…
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…
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…
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…
Increase in patent activity at IPO
The Indian Patent Office has reported a notable rise in patent publications, grants, and design registrations for the latest week. This bulletin, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, provides a…
A week of patent infringements in the US and more patent news
This week’s bulletin covers major patent infringement lawsuits in the US, including actions by SolarEdge and SharkNinja, and a settlement by Blackbird Technologies. Updates on IP academic initiatives…
Patent office publishes list of withdrawn applications, EA games, Sketchers and Apple face lawsuit and more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…