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The IP Profession An Ideal Career Path for Persons with Disabilities in India

The IP Profession: An Ideal Career Path for Persons with Disabilities in India

Pursuing a career in Intellectual Property (IP) is a promising, rewarding,  and accessible choice for persons with disabilities in India. The IP field is known for its diverse opportunities and inclusive nature. Why choose the IP Profession? Here are some reasons why IP is an excellent career option for individuals with disabilities: Any Educational Background: The IP profession is available for individuals from any educational discipline. It's not limited to law graduates, and persons with disabilities having arts, commerce, business, science,…

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BananaIP Weekly IP Insights - November 15th, 2023

BananaIP Weekly IP Insights – November 15th, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of BananaIP's Weekly IP Insights, published on November 15th, 2023. Our dedicated team at BananaIP has meticulously researched and compiled key developments in the intellectual property domain to keep you informed and up-to-date. This week, we bring you significant updates from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), insights into global patent trends, and notable advancements in the realm of accessibility and intellectual property rights. Our commitment is to provide reliable and comprehensive information for our…

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BananaIP's Comments on DPIIT's Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023

Comments on Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023 – Submitted by BananaIP’s Patent Attorneys

BananaIP Counsels has recently submitted its comments and suggestions to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) concerning the Proposed Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023. The comments submitted are detailed below. You may also download an accessible PDF version of the comments here - Detailed Comments and Suggestions on Proposed Amendments to Patents Rules 2003 Detailed Comments and Suggestions: Proposed Draft Amendment Rules, 2023 Submitted to: The Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and…

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Monthly Roundup: Key IP Cases reported in March 2023

BananaIP Counsels has been following the recent developments in Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, and Designs cases. This monthly roundup provides some insight into the developments made in these cases by various High Courts in India. The month of March saw an interesting mix of intellectual property decisions from courts in India. This post brings to you a list of important decisions relating to Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Consumer Protection and Accessibility Laws. We hope that this information helps our readers stay informed…

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Accessibility is Mandatory for Businesses says CCPD

Accessibility is Mandatory for Businesses says CCPD

In a recent recommendation, the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) stated that private establishments such as businesses, societies, associations, and so on are bound by the accessibility requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (the "RPwD Act"). It concluded in a case filed by Mr. Rahul Bajaj, an upcoming IP attorney, against Practo Technologies Private Limited ("Practo") and the Director General of Health Services ("DGHS"). In the case, Mr. Bajaj argued that the Practo application,…

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Accessibility of Intermediary Services to Persons with Disabilities – Proposed Amendments to IT Rules

A. Background On 6th June, 2022, the Ministry of Electronics and IT,  Government of India, published a press note sharing the Proposed Draft Amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as “IT Rules, 2021”), and sought comments and suggestions from the  stakeholders with respect to the proposed rules. As stated in the press note, two important principles that underlie the proposed amendments are: “The Internet should be Open, Safe &…

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Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities – Comments and Suggestions

Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities – Comments and Suggestions

Background The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India published a Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to as "National Disability Policy" or "Disability Policy") for comments from the general public. The proposed policy is expected to replace the prior policy of 2006, and bring India's policy for persons with disabilities in line with the UNCRPD, the RPwD Act, and other developments in the country. One of…

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