04 December 2017

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Google’s patent on motorized laptop, Amazon’s patent on self destructing drones, IIT Bombay patent filings, Certificate Course on IPR, Apple v. Qualcomm, Docomo and Samsung patent license agreement, EC guidelines on SEPs, Foreign Filing Permit, Patent Tip of the Week and other Weekly Patent News.

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“Google granted patent on motorized laptop, Amazon gets patent for self destructing drones, IIT Bombay beats IIT Madras in patent filings, Mr. Sanjeeth Hegde interviewed by Super Lawyer, Certificate Course on Protection & Commercialization of IPR by FICCI and Indian Patent Office, Apple v. Qualcomm, Docomo and Samsung patent license agreement, EC issues guidelines on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), Importance of Foreign Filing Permits, Patent Tip of the Week and other Weekly Patent News,” presented by the Patent attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s leading Patent Firm. Patent Quote of the Week “Invest, Invent, Patent – that is just one part...

27 November 2017

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Collar patents for snakes, Foldable iPhone Patent, SIPP Stakeholders meeting, USPTO hikes fees, MSF v. Pfizer, Pneumonia vaccine patent, Roche V Pfizer, Microsoft patent infringement, Patent opposition in India, Patent Tip of the Week and other Weekly Patent News

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“A patent granted for Snake collars, Foldable iPhone Patent, SIPP Stakeholders meeting on 7th December, USPTO hikes patent fees, MSF V Pfizer, Pneumonia vaccine patent, Roche V. Pfizer, Microsoft patent infringement, Patent opposition in India, Patent Tip of the Week and other Weekly Patent News,” presented by the Patent attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s leading Patent Firm. Interesting Patent Fact of the Week A collar and lead to enable snake owners to take their pet for walks was patented in the US in 2002. The invention was titled “Collar apparatus enabling secure handling of a snake by tether”. Indian Patent Statistics There...

20 November 2017

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Sign Language Patents, Umbrella for Self Defense, Disability Assistance Patents, IPR Courses, Blackberry Patent Licensing, Continuation application, Divisional application, Continuation in part application, PPH Agreement, Apple probe by USITC, Patent Tip of the Week and more.

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“Patent for converting Sign Language to text, Umbrella for Self Defense, Disability Assistance Patents, IPR Courses, Blackberry Patent Licensing, Difference between Continuation application, Divisional application and Continuation in part application, PPH Agreement between Brazil and China, Apple probe by USITC, Patent tip of the week and more weekly news updates,” presented by the Patent attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s leading Patent Firm. Patent Quote of the Week A good idea and a great draft often make for a good patent. – Gaurav Mishra, Patent Associate, BananaIP Counsels Indian Patent Statistics There has been a fair increase in the total number of patent...

13 November 2017

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Anti Terror Patents, Patents on Step counting shoes, Coca Cola’s interesting patent, Disability patents, Ambulance design, Latest IP thriller, WIPO-India Summer School, Second innovation support centre in India, Apple v. Samsung, Amendments to Patent specification, Patent Tip of the Week and more.

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“Technology to stop terrorists and infiltrators, Step counting shoes, Coca Cola’s interesting patent on water purification, Technology to help Parkinson’s affected persons, Interesting design of an Ambulance, WIPO-India Summer School, DIPP and Anna University establish Second innovation support centre in India, Apple v. Samsung, Amendments to Patent specification, Patent tip of the week and more weekly news updates,” presented by the Patent attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s leading Patent Firm. Patent Fact of the Week David Sanderson and Lee Brady, inventors of the Edible Underwear were initially denied patent protection by the USPTO on the grounds that “candy and pants...

09 November 2017

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Mock Opposition Proceedings – A mock problem by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

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The featured image shows the hammer and gavel used in court proceedings. This image has been used to represent the mock opposition proceeding.

This mock Opposition proceeding is part of the Patent Law and Practice Program being taught by the BananaIP Team to the B.tech-LLB Students of UPES School of Law, Dehradun. Academicians may use the content herein with appropriate attribution to the author. Mock Problem – Opposition Proceedings before the Controller of Patents Cutlure Incorporated (Opponent) Vs. Spoof Private Limited (Applicant) Spoof Private Limited ("Spoof") is a company based out of Bangalore that manufactures and sells spoons, forks and other cutlery. The company's market share in the Indian market is twenty five (25) percent. It is one among the few companies in India that has a Research...

08 November 2017

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Patent Cooperation Treaty – Presentation by Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan at UPES School of Law

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This presentation titled "Patent Cooperation Treaty" is part of the 'Patent Law and Practice Program' being taught by BananaIP Team at UPES School of Law to B.tech-LLB Students. This presentation covers the following topics: - PCT History - Right to Priority - Priority Date - Exercise - National treatment - PCT - PCT highlights - PCT applicant - Agent - Where to file - Exercise - PCT Phases - Timelines - International phase - Receiving office (RO) – filing - Elements of an application - Request - International Searching Authority (ISA) - Novelty Analysis - International Bureau (IB) – Publication - International Preliminary Examination Authority (IPEA) - National Phase - Exercise You may view the full presentation here below: [slideshare id=81757961&doc=patentcooperationtreaty-171108140528] About Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan Ms. Vinita...

08 November 2017

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Indian Patent Process and Procedure – Presentation by Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan at UPES School of Law

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This presentation titled is part of the 'Patent Law and Practice Program' being taught by BananaIP Team at UPES School of Law to B.tech-LLB Students. This presentation covers the General Patent Process and Procedure along with the Patent Process and Procedure in India. The following topics have been covered in the presentation below: - Law, Regulations and Guidelines - Indian Patent Process - Applicant - Exercise - Filing Mode - Fee Details In Filing - Filing Offices - Exercise - Type Of Filing - Contents of Specification - Documents - Formality Examination - Publication - Fee Details In Early Publication - Exercise - Request For Examination - Fee Details for RFE - Examination Process - Exercise - Pre Grant Opposition - Grant -...

08 November 2017

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Revocation of Patents in India – Lecture by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

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Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala recently delivered a lecture to the B.Tech - LLB students of UPES School of Law as part of the 'Patent Law and Practice Program' being taught by BananaIP Team at the School. This lecture was aimed at helping the students understand the process of patent revocation in India and compare the grounds of revocation with those listed under pre-grant and post-grant oppositions. This table below is a summary of the grounds available under Pre-grant opposition, Post-grant opposition and Revocation. Sl. No. Grounds Pre grant Representation Post Grant Opposition Revocation Relevant Sections 1 Prior Claiming Yes Yes Yes 25(1)(c), 25(2)(c), 64(1)(a) 2 Not entitled to apply No No Yes 64(1)(b) 3 Wrongful obtainment (Petitioner) Yes Yes Yes 25(1)(a), 25(2)(b), 64(1)(c) 4 Not an Invention Yes Yes Yes 25(1)(f), 25(2)(f), 64(1)(d) 5 Not Novel a. Prior Patents b. ...

08 November 2017

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Post Grant Opposition of Patents in India – Lecture by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

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Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala recently delivered a lecture to the B.Tech - LLB students of UPES School of Law as part of the 'Patent Law and Practice Program' being taught by BananaIP Team at the School. The flow chart below represents the process of post-grant opposition in India. Section 25(2) of the Indian patent (Amendment) Act 2005 provides a provision for filing a post grant opposition against a patent.Under this provision any interested person, may file an opposition against a granted application within one year from the date of publication of grant of the patent. Post-grant opposition can be made on any of the grounds listed under section 25(2)...

08 November 2017

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Pre Grant Opposition of Patents in India – Lecture by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

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The featured image shows the words pre grant opposition surrounded by a number of stop sign boards. This post is about the pre grant opposition provision in india. To read more click here.

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala recently delivered a lecture to the B.Tech - LLB students of UPES School of Law as part of the 'Patent Law and Practice Program' being taught by BananaIP Team at the School. The flow chart below represents the process of pre-grant representation/opposition in India. Section 25(1) of the Indian patent (Amendment) Act 2005 provides a provision for filing a pre-grant opposition against a patent application. Under this provision any person, any third party or the Government may challenge the application of grant of patent and inform to the controller of Patents of the opposition, in writing against the grant of a patent after the application for...

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