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Draft Patents (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Draft Indian Patent Rules 2024 has been released for public review. This draft addresses the adjudication process for penalties in patent-related matters. It introduces specific roles such as 'Adjudicating Officer' and 'Appellate Authority', clarifying their functions in the patent adjudication process. The draft also details procedures for filing and appealing complaints in cases of patent contraventions.These updates are part of an ongoing effort to enhance the clarity and efficiency of the patent process in India. Objections or suggestions, if any, may…

January 10, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 904Views 0Like

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Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes

Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes, says the Delhi High Court In an appeal filed by Novartis from the decision of a Single Judge, the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court considered if a pre-grant opponent would have the right to participate and get a hearing with respect to amendments made by the patent applicant based on directions of the Controller of Patents. The pre-grant oppositions in the case were filed by NATCO and several others, and…

January 10, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 808Views 0Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 22 – 29

52nd issue of the Indian Patent Journal (29th December 2023) features 1,779 patent publications, 2,824 grants, and 465 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 22 – 29

January 5, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 601Views 0Like

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Divisional Patent Filing, Patent Claim Amendments, Assessment of Damages, and DUS test for PV Protection

Explore three notable patent cases and a plant variety case addressing divisional patent filings, claim amendments, patent infringement damages, and the DUS test for plant variety protection. Continue Reading Divisional Patent Filing, Patent Claim Amendments, Assessment of Damages, and DUS test for PV Protection

January 3, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents, Plant Varieties 0Comment 2457Views 0Like

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Madras High Court’s Progressive Stance on Patent Claim Amendments and Other Aspects

In this post, we at BananaIP bring to you select Patent cases relating to Patent Claim amendments, Patent exclusions, and Patent orders. Amending polypeptide patent claims mentioning specific sequence IDs to polynucleotide claims mentioning the said sequence IDs is permitted, says Madras High Court. While dealing with the rejection of a patent application based on impermissible claim amendments, the Madras High Court reiterated that claim amendments are permissible as long as the amendments are disclosed in the specification. After reviewing the…

January 2, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 818Views 0Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 8 – 15

50th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (15th December 2023) features 2,424 patent publications, 3,874 grants, and 426 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 8 – 15

December 20, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 401Views 0Like

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Weekly IP Insights: Essential Updates from BananaIP Counsels

Explore the latest trends and critical developments in Intellectual Property with BananaIP’s Weekly IP Update. Our expert patent attorneys and IP specialists provide insightful analysis and essential information for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Stay informed with our comprehensive weekly digest. Continue Reading Weekly IP Insights: Essential Updates from BananaIP Counsels

December 20, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 693Views 0Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 1 – 8

49th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (8th December 2023) features 1,838 patent publications, 3,513 grants, and 420 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 1 – 8

December 12, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 490Views 0Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for November 24 – December 1

48th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (1st December 2023) features 1,971 patent publications, 3,166 grants, and 417 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for November 24 – December 1

December 6, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 525Views 0Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for November 17 – 24

47th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (24th November 2023) features 5,013 patent publications, 2,497 grants, and 443 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for November 17 – 24