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Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883 (Revised at Stockholm in 1967)

The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, revised at Stockholm in 1967, underpins modern international patent law. Its principles, such as national treatment and priority rights, are crucial for global intellectual property protection.

Patent News

This weekly review examines key recent events in Indian patent news, including government initiatives in 5G technology and India’s position at the US trade forum. The analysis highlights ongoing trends in patent filings and the need to encourage domestic innovation.

UNDP Issues Guidelines For Pharmaceutical Patent Examination

The UNDP has issued new guidelines aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical patent examination with an emphasis on public health. The guidelines advocate for stricter standards and the use of TRIPS flexibilities to curb evergreening and improve access to medicines.

India protests against The European Union Trademark Reforms

India has protested the European Union’s recent trademark reforms, highlighting concerns over potential seizures of legal pharmaceutical shipments in transit. The issue has been raised at the WTO, with India stressing possible TRIPS Agreement violations and adverse impacts on its generic medicine exports.

Performer’s Right under Indian Copyright Law- Part I

This post discusses the evolution and statutory basis of performers right under Indian copyright law, highlighting key amendments and ongoing challenges in legal protection. It provides a structured overview of the rights granted to performers and sets the stage for further analysis of judicial perspectives.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 11

This post presents a statistical overview of pharmaceutical patents in India over the past decade, focusing on trends and key contributors. It objectively discusses the impact of legal changes and regulatory measures on patent filings in the pharmaceutical sector.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 5

This post examines ten years of Geographical Indications filings and registrations in India, focusing on trends, state-wise data, and compliance with international obligations. It provides a factual analysis of the GI regime’s progress and key statistics since the implementation of the Indian GI Act.

Special 301 Report: Chapter V. Inventive Step & 3(d) – Comprehending Apprehension or Apprehending Comprehension?

This post critically examines whether Section 3d serves as an extension of the inventive step analysis or as a separate requirement under Indian patent law. It discusses the legal and judicial perspectives on TRIPs compliance and the nuanced challenges in pharmaceutical patentability.