Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, LDC’s request WTO to extend transition period and more

The Patents Amendment Rules 2020 have come into effect in India, bringing notable changes to patent filing and reporting requirements. This bulletin covers updates on patent disputes, TRIPS transition requests at the WTO, and international patent office collaborations. The content is compiled to inform stakeholders about crucial developments in patent law.

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India advocates TRIPs flexibility at the virtual WTO General Council Meeting, CNIPA publishes first patent application related to a vaccine for COVID-19 and more patent related news

India urges TRIPs flexibility at the WTO to aid access to COVID-19 medicines. CNIPA announces its first COVID-19 vaccine patent application, and key global patent office initiatives are highlighted. The bulletin also provides updates on CNIPA’s budget and IPOPHL’s new patent search services.

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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.

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