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DIPP Draft Patent Rules – Salient Features

The DIPP Draft Patent Rules introduce notable amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003, focusing on electronic communication, expedited examination, and revised timelines. The new rules seek to improve efficiency and clarity in Indian patent procedures.

Finding Ideas, Inventions and Creations- IP Audits I

This article explores how businesses can distinguish and protect concrete ideas as intellectual property assets. It highlights the role of IP audits in identifying and leveraging inventions within the Indian business landscape.

Automobile Patents: Moment-cancelling Four Stroke Engine

This article explores Dan Gurney’s patented moment cancelling four stroke engine, focusing on its dual crankshaft design to reduce torsional vibration. The analysis also considers its improved intake system, which enhances combustion and fuel efficiency.

Patenting Trends in the Automobile Industry

This article examines current patenting trends in the automobile industry, focusing on propulsion, telematics, and safety technologies. It objectively reviews innovation strategies adopted by leading automotive companies, with an emphasis on recent developments in the Indian context.

Patent Process- Examination of Patent Applications in India

This post analyses the patent examination process in India, from the filing of a request for examination to the issuance of the First Examination Report. It discusses statutory requirements, applicant responses, and the legal framework governing objections and amendments.

Role of a Scientific Advisor/ Expert in Patent litigation

Scientific advisors play a pivotal role in patent litigation by clarifying complex technical issues for the court. Their expertise aids in interpreting patent claims, assessing infringement, and influencing judicial decisions, as demonstrated in significant Indian patent cases.

CGPDT Annual Report (2013-2014)

The CGPDT annual report 2013-2014 reviews key statistics for patents and intellectual property in India. It highlights a marginal drop in total filings but notes increased participation from Indian applicants and steady progress in the patent system.

Standard-Essential Patents & FRAND licensing in India

This post analyses the legal and industry dynamics of standard essential patents and FRAND licensing in India. It covers key cases, policy challenges, and the complexities of balancing SEP holder and licensee interests in the Indian context.

Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part III: Bentley Trademark suit

The post analyses Bentley’s successful trademark infringement suit against companies producing kits that made regular cars appear like Bentleys. The court’s decision highlights the significance of consumer confusion and trademark protection in the luxury automobile sector.

Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part II : BMW Emblem case

This post explores the legal scope of black and white trademark registrations in the automobile industry, using the BMW emblem case as reference. It analyses recent legal developments and the implications for trademark protection where colour differences are present.