Draft Patents (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Draft Indian Patent Rules 2024 outlines new adjudication procedures and clarifies key roles in patent-related disputes. The amendments seek to enhance transparency and efficiency in India’s patent…
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Patent Rules amended again, major changes in fee structure for small enterprises; WIPO launches new patent information tool – WIPO INSPIRE and more
The Patent Rules in India have been amended again, introducing major fee reductions for small enterprises. WIPO has launched INSPIRE, a new tool for patent information, alongside key…
Reduction in Patent fees, Faster patent grants now? New WIPO IP Portal and more
The Indian government proposes to cut patent fees for MSMEs and has amended rules to broaden the availability of expedited patent examination. This bulletin also covers global patent…
Patent Grant in Record Time
The Indian Patent Office recently granted a patent for biodegradable leafy straws in less than seven months, demonstrating the benefits of expedited examination and compliance with revised rules.…
DIPP Draft Patent Rules – Salient Features
The DIPP Draft Patent Rules introduce notable amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003, focusing on electronic communication, expedited examination, and revised timelines. The new rules seek to improve…
Patent e-filing Amendment
The Indian Patent Office has implemented significant upgrades to its electronic patent filing system, incorporating broader e-filing capabilities and changes under the Patents Amendment Rules 2014. These amendments…