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Indian Patent Office working at Lightning Speeds

  Authored by Gaurav Mishra The Indian Patent Office appears to be breaking records with each passing day. From lightning fast publications to issue of examination reports and patent grants, the patent office is certainly en route to shedding off its sluggish and languid image. A few incidents – some experienced firsthand and others reported elsewhere are a testimonial to the patent office’s commitment to getting rid of the immense backlog that has been plaguing the offices and applicants alike. In a…

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ISA for PCT applications, Bike Phone Charger patent, Toilet Patent for fishermen, Internet of Things (IoT) Patents, Apple and Nokia settlement, Automatic Patent Grant – Brazilian PTO, Patent Backlog, Patent Tip of the Week and more

  “Choosing an ISA for your PCT application, a patent for portable toilets at sea, compost making device, Apple and Nokia settlement, Automatic Patent Grant by Brazilian PTO, Patent Backlog, Patent Tip of the Week and more weekly news updates,” presented by the Patent attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s Premier New Age Patent Firm. Patent Quote of the Week “The strength of a patent doesn’t come from its claims, it comes from the invention.” -Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Renowned…

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PCT National phase delay condonation, Startups, Cow-dung / Urine Patents, Meditation Patents, Smart Toilet Patents, Latest Patent Judgments, IPO slows down, Apple and Qualcomm settlement, Post dating, Patent Tip of the Week and more

  Cow-dung / Urine Patents from a startup, Patents that help in meditation, smart public toilets, Indian Patent Statistics, Irrigation pump on a tricycle, Latest court rulings on patents, Delay in filing PCT national phase application condonable says DHC, Apple and Qualcomm settlement possible, Post dating of patent applications, Patent Tip of the Week and more weekly news updates, presented by the Patent attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s Premier New Age IP Firm. Patent Quote “A good patent appreciates…

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Pina Colada smell for Ukuleles, Court granted an ad interim injunction in favor of DLF Ltd, ‘Jollibee’ loses trademark dispute against ‘Jolliville’, Bead Jewellery of Kashi obtains GI registration and more

  Interesting Trademarks, Indian Trademark Updates, International Trademark Updates, Geographical Indication updates and more brought to you by the Trademark Team of BananaIP Trade Mark News: TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK "A great brand evolves from building a good reputation"                                                            --Abiodun A. Abiodun TRADEMARK STATS FROM THE INDIAN TRADEMARK OFFICE The productivity of the Trademark Registry has increased, as can be seen from the table below. There has been an increase of 58% in the total number of registrations granted this week. Particulars Last week This week Change…

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Legal row over Half Girlfriend, Google directed to de-index infirnging contents, Dangal sets a new record, Amazon and Warner bros sign a licensing deal and more

  Indian copyright and entertainment law updates, International copyright and entertainment law updates, licensing and merchandising news and more weekly news updates,  presented by the Copyright and Entertainment Attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s Premier New Age IP Firm Copyright quote of the week "Of all the creative work produced by humans anywhere, a tiny fraction has continuing commercial value. For that fraction, the copyright is a crucially important legal device"     --Lawrence Lessig Indian Copyrights and Entertainment Law Updates Bangalore…

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Amazon patents, Apple designs, Google’s Indian Patent refused, Innovative technologies, Cipla versus Roche, US prosecution tips and more

  Patent stats, Amazon patents, Apple design registrations, Google’s Indian Patent refused, wearable technology, Global Innovative Index, Industrial Design conclave, Patent Licensing, Cipla versus Roche, US prosecution tips and more,  presented by the Patent attorneys and experts of BananaIP Counsels, India’s Premier New Age IP Firm. Patent Quote of the week “If you didn't have patents, no one would bother to spend money on research and development. But with patents, if someone has a good idea and a competitor can't copy it,…

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Tinder opposes Shinder for Trademark Infringement, Paypal vs. Pandora, Trump trademark in China, Super Nintendo Trademark, Pipariya Tur dal moves for GI Tag and more

  Tinder opposes Shinder for Trademark Infringement, Paypal vs. Pandora, Trump trademark in China, Super Nintendo Trademark, Pipariya Tur dal moves for GI Tag and more brought to you by the Trademark Team of BananaIP Trade Mark News: Trademark quote of the week "A brand is not a product or a promise or a feeling. It's the sum of all the experience you have with the company"       ---Amir Kassaei TRADEMARK STATS FROM THE INDIAN TRADEMARK OFFICE There has been a decrease in the overall…

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