In this post we revisit the IP Updates ie., any amendments, ordinances, notifications, and other information related to IP published in the year 2021. For reader’s convenience it has been divided into parts, please find the link to the previous and next parts towards the end of this post.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), introducing the Copyright\u00a0(Amendment) Rules, 2021, with effect from 30th March, 2021.<\/p>\n
A copy of the rules may be accessed\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meity introduces the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021<\/p>\n The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a notification, introducing the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.<\/p>\n A copy of the rules may be accessed\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meity announces Public Consultation for draft of the National Strategy on Blockchain<\/p>\n The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently published the draft National Strategy on Blockchain, in consultation with various stakeholders including academia, industry and government.<\/p>\n MeitY has now issued a notification calling for suggestions from the public with regard to the draft National Strategy on Blockchain.<\/p>\n A copy of the notification may be accessed\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Link to the post: https:\/ip-news-center\/copyright-information-technology-and-ecommerce-govt-notifications-2021\/<\/a> dated APRIL 8, 2021.<\/p>\n The President of India on fourth of April 2021 promulgated \u201cThe Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021\u201d. This Ordinance abolishes the various tribunals set up under various acts, including the IPAB established under various Intellectual Property related laws in force.<\/p>\n Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) was constituted by a gazette notification of the Central government on 15 September 2003 to hear appeals against the decisions of Registrar under The Trademarks Act, 1999 and The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The 2007 notifications issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry with respect to The Patents Act, 1970 transferred the Appellate power from High Courts to the IPAB. Later in 2017, The Finance Act as per sec 160(a) & 160(c) conferred on the IPAB the Appellate jurisdiction over the matters covered under The Copyright Act, 1957. Similar transitional provision was also invoked under sec 59 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Act 2001, conferring the IPAB to exercise jurisdiction on appeals as per section 56 of the Act.<\/p>\n This post highlights the changes brought by The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021 and its effect of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.<\/p>\n Link to the post: https:\/ip-news-center\/vitiation-of-ipab-changes-under-the-trade-marks-act\/<\/a> dated APRIL 17, 2021.<\/p>\n The President of India on fourth of April 2021 promulgated \u201cThe Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021\u201d. This Ordinance abolishes the various tribunals set up under various acts, including the IPAB established under various Intellectual Property related laws in force.<\/p>\n Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) was constituted by a gazette notification of the Central government on 15 September 2003 to hear appeals against the decisions of Registrar under The Trademarks Act, 1999 and The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The 2007 notifications issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry with respect to The Patents Act, 1970 transferred the Appellate power from High Courts to the IPAB. Later in 2017, The Finance Act as per sec 160(a) & 160(c) conferred on the IPAB the Appellate jurisdiction over the matters covered under The Copyright Act, 1957. Similar transitional provision was also invoked under sec 59 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Act 2001, conferring the IPAB to exercise jurisdiction on appeals as per section 56 of the Act.<\/p>\n This post highlights the changes brought by The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021 and its effect on the Patents Act, 1970.<\/p>\n Link to the post: https:\/ip-news-center\/vitiation-of-ipab-and-beyond-changes-to-the-indian-patents-act\/<\/a> dated APRIL 18, 2021<\/p>\n The President of India on fourth of April 2021 promulgated \u201cThe Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021\u201d. This Ordinance abolishes the various tribunals set up under various acts, including the IPAB established under various Intellectual Property related laws in force.<\/p>\n Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) was constituted by a gazette notification of the Central government on 15 September 2003 to hear appeals against the decisions of Registrar under The Trademarks Act, 1999 and The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The 2007 notifications issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry with respect to The Patents Act, 1970 transferred the Appellate power from High Courts to the IPAB. Later in 2017, The Finance Act as per sec 160(a) & 160(c) conferred on the IPAB the Appellate jurisdiction over the matters covered under The Copyright Act, 1957. Similar transitional provision was also invoked under sec 59 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Act 2001, conferring the IPAB to exercise jurisdiction on appeals as per section 56 of the Act.<\/p>\n This post highlights the changes brought by The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021 and its effect on the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers\u2019 Right Act, 2001.<\/p>\n Link to the post: https:\/ip-news-center\/ppvfr-act-and-powers-of-high-court-following-the-end-of-ipab\/<\/a> dated APRIL 18, 2021.<\/p>\n The President of India on fourth of April 2021 promulgated \u201cThe Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021\u201d. This Ordinance abolishes the various tribunals set up under various acts, including the IPAB established under various Intellectual Property related laws in force.<\/p>\n Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) was constituted by a gazette notification of the Central government on 15 September 2003 to hear appeals against the decisions of Registrar under The Trademarks Act, 1999 and The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The 2007 notifications issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry with respect to The Patents Act, 1970 transferred the Appellate power from High Courts to the IPAB. Later in 2017, The Finance Act as per sec 160(a) & 160(c) conferred on the IPAB the Appellate jurisdiction over the matters covered under The Copyright Act, 1957. Similar transitional provision was also invoked under sec 59 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Act 2001, conferring the IPAB to exercise jurisdiction on appeals as per section 56 of the Act.<\/p>\n This post highlights the changes brought by The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021 and its effect on the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.<\/p>\n Link to the post: https:\/ip-news-center\/vitiation-of-ipab-and-beyond-geographical-indications\/<\/a> dated APRIL 17, 2021.<\/p>\n BananaIP and NASSCOM have launched a first of its kind \u2018Master Class on IP for Start Ups.\u00a0 The event is supported by India AI, Start Up Karnataka and IT-BT Department. The registration is now open, and any Start Up or Entrepreneur may register for free. You may view the registration details at\u00a0this link<\/a><\/p>\n Why a Master Class?<\/p>\n Intellectual Property is today an important business tool for Start Ups. It helps\u00a0them protect their\u00a0creativity and innovation, and gain exclusivity in the marketplace to commercialize their ideas. Over the years, IP has proved to be extremely valuable in facing competition, enhancing valuation, and acquiring funding. Today, holding IP, especially patents, is given significant importance by investors, acquirers, competitors,\u00a0and even the general public. If it has strong IP, a Start Up has a better chance of establishing itself in the market and growing.<\/p>\nVITIATION OF IPAB \u2013 CHANGES UNDER THE TRADE MARKS ACT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
VITIATION OF IPAB AND BEYOND \u2013 CHANGES TO THE INDIAN PATENTS ACT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
PPVFR ACT AND POWERS OF HIGH COURT FOLLOWING THE END OF IPAB<\/strong><\/h3>\n
VITIATION OF IPAB AND BEYOND \u2013 GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
FREE MASTER CLASS ON IP FOR START UPS, ENTREPRENEURS AND SMES<\/strong><\/h3>\n