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CGPDTM Calls Stakeholders Meeting on Patents Amendment Rules, 2024

The Office of CGPDTM has scheduled a virtual stakeholders meeting on July 29, 2024, to discuss the Patents Amendment Rules and the requirements for filing Form-27. This open forum aims to address stakeholders’ concerns and facilitate a comprehensive discussion on the working statement of patented inventions in India. Continue Reading CGPDTM Calls Stakeholders Meeting on Patents Amendment Rules, 2024

July 26, 2024 BananaIP Reporter General, Intellectual Property 0Comment 309Views 0Like

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PATENT AND TRADEMARK AGENT EXAMINATIONS 2025 - DATES ANNOUNCED

Announcement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP Office

The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has released the schedule for the Trade Marks Agent Examination and Patent Agent Examination for 2025. These examinations are crucial for individuals aiming to become registered intellectual property agents. The exams will take place in various cities across India on 4th and 5th January 2025. Continue Reading Announcement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP Office

July 4, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 4673Views 1Like

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The Court refuses to remove names of Trademark Officers from the order

In this review petition filed before the Delhi High Court, the Court rejected the plea filed by the Trademark Officer to remove their names from the order. Continue Reading The Court refuses to remove names of Trademark Officers from the order

May 17, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 517Views 0Like

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Indian IP Office Updates: IPR Newsletter, WIPO Tool, and More

This post explores key updates from the Indian IP Office, such as the new IPR newsletter and the ‘WIPO IP Diagnostic’ tool launch, underscoring efforts to streamline the IP management process. BananaIP Counsels commits to ongoing reporting on these essential developments, supporting stakeholders in navigating India’s IP landscape. Continue Reading Indian IP Office Updates: IPR Newsletter, WIPO Tool, and More

October 20, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 1109Views 0Like

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Manual of Designs Practice and Procedure : BananaIP’s Comments and Suggestions

BananaIP Counsels has recently submitted its comments and suggestions to the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) with respect to the Manual of Designs Practice and Procedure. The Office of CGPTDM had sought comments/suggestions on the existing manuals and guidelines vide a notification dated 30.08.2023. The comments/suggestions submitted are detailed below. You may also download an accessible PDF version of the comments here – Suggestions & Comments on Manual of Designs Practice and Procedure. Suggestions/Comments on…

October 13, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 643Views 0Like

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Manual of Trade Marks Practice and Procedure: BananaIP’s Comments / Suggestions

BananaIP Counsels has recently submitted its comments and suggestions to the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) with respect to A Draft of the Manual of Trade Marks Practice and Procedure. The Office of CGPTDM had sought comments/suggestions on the existing manuals and guidelines vide a notification dated 30.08.2023. The comments/suggestions submitted are detailed below. You may also download an accessible PDF version of the comments here – Suggestions & Comments on A Draft of…

October 11, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Press Release, Trademarks 0Comment 764Views 0Like

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SIPP: What Startups need to know about the revised scheme for Intellectual Property protection

This post provides an overview of the Intellectual Property Facilitation Scheme for Startups in India, including who can apply and who can be a facilitator. It also explains the functions and duties of facilitators, as well as the Empanelment process. This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information for startups to take advantage of this scheme. Continue Reading SIPP: What Startups need to know about the revised scheme for Intellectual Property protection

November 29, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 1537Views 0Like

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Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks announces Trade Marks Agent Examination 2023 and Patent Agent Examination 2023

The Office of CGPDTM announces Trade Marks Agent Examination 2023 and Patent Agent Examination 2023

The office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has announced on 15/11/2022 that the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2023 and Patent Agent Examination 2023 are likely to be held on 07/05/2023. Read more Continue Reading The Office of CGPDTM announces Trade Marks Agent Examination 2023 and Patent Agent Examination 2023

November 17, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 2156Views 0Like

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CASE BRIEF : Parvesh Kamboj & Ors. vs The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

Facts The Delhi High Court (the Court) merged four Writ petitions filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India. The Petitioners had been restricted from exercising their right u/s 21 of Trademarks Act, 1999, to file an opposition against various trademark applications within 4 months of them being accepted and advertised. The Petitioners wanted to file an opposition for a trademark in view of the extension of limitation granted by the Supreme Court in 2020 in view of…

August 24, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 1078Views 0Like

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Mechanism of Hearings before Trademark Office to Change

Pawandeep Singh vs The Registrar Of Trademarks & Anr. Background This case deals with a problem often faced by trademark attorneys during hearings. Several attorneys are given slots during a fixed time, and they are heard one after another. Sometimes examiners are unable to complete all hearings during the allotted time, and hearings are adjourned. In the present case, an order was passed with respect to a trademark application relating to the mark. SWISS, without hearing the Trademark Agent. Two hearing…