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Patent Rules amended again, major changes in fee structure for small enterprises; WIPO launches new patent information tool – WIPO INSPIRE and more

In this week’s Patent News – Patent Rules amended second time this year, major changes in fee structure for small enterprises; German Appeals Court stays Nokia’s enforcement of injunction against Lenovo; Flipkart acquires Mech Mocha’s IP, forays into gaming space; EPO signs Reinforced Partnership agreement with Columbia; and WIPO launches New Patent Information Tool - WIPO INSPIRE. Indian Patent News Patent Rules amended second time this year, major changes in fee structure for small enterprises Patent (2nd…

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Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2020

Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2020 come into force – Here are the changes

On the 20th of October, 2020 the Central Government through an Official Gazette notification published the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, containing the revised rules. In summary, amendments have been made to the timeline and content required while submitting the Statement of Working of Patents (Form 27) for a granted Patent and in respect of the requirements for filing priority documents and its verified English translation for PCT national phase applications in India. The highlights of the Revised Rules…

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