IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

Under this scheme, startups will receive an 80% discount on patent filing when compared to other businesses. The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM), who will also regulate their conduct and powers, will appoint a panel of “facilitators” to help administer the program.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so.

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Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Design Patent 67

SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

In Part II , I looked at the amendments suggested to the procedural aspects of the Patents Act, which captures the Committee’s intention to direct changes that would increase patent filing in the country. The various reforms concern the patent application exam and the creation of specialized ADR forums for IP cases.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Delhi High Court on Non-filing of Written Submission to Delay Patent Application Process. The Controller of Patents where it rebuked the Plaintiff for not filing written submissions in time and thereby delaying the patent application process. Image from here. The Registrar Of Trade Mark and Jindal Industries Pvt.

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Patent Prosecution Invention IP Journalism 103

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so.

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Intellectual Property IP Invention Designs 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Discussing the Recent Patent Application Restorations by Delhi and Madras High Courts. We discussed the recent orders from Delhi and Madras High Court regarding restoration of ‘deemed abandoned’ patent applications. The last date for applying for the position is December 31, 2022. Image from here. Never Gonna Give You Up?

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Trademark Registering Trademarks Registration IP 93

SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Hence, the respondent was restrained from using the impugned trade mark “MAMU ROSE” or any other mark which is identical and deceptively similar to the registered trademark of the petitioner “ROSE” till 9th September, 2024. Court of Bari invalidates Italian PV registration for seedless grape variety ‘Sugarone’.

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Social Media Trademark Licensing Music 89

Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

Patent trolls often conduct through IP Due Diligence to acquire high-quality patents capable of exponential monetization. Also, these dealers streamline research and development initiatives towards designing around those patents. It is imperative to guard the IP assets through proper registration and renewal procedures.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

For startups in the digital age, copyrights are particularly important in safeguarding software programs and applications. Startups can protect both the source code and object code through copyright registration. Additionally, copyrights can also extend to website content, graphic designs, logos, videos, and other digital assets.

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Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Invention Branding 52

Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Rejected Trademark Application? Get a Design Patent Instead The path to registering a trademark can be strewn with landmines. When your trademark application faces difficult rejections, would a design patent make more sense? Having difficulty trademarking your brand?

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Chakraborty had developed a bacterium that could digest crude oil that could help in oil-spillage, which was not something naturally found in bacteria for which a Patent Application was made to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Chakraborty , which is frequently cited as an authoritative precedent even today.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

The Controller Of Patents on 15 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The appeal challenged the order rejecting the Appellants’ patent application under Section 15 of the Patent Act, 1970, for lack of novelty and inventive steps compared to prior art. Baxalta Incorporated v. Christian Louboutin Sas & Anr v.s

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Trademark Patent Copyright Confidentiality 52

SpicyIP

JULY 29, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the IPO’s rejection of an e-cigarettes related patent application, LASA drugs, MHC’s decision concerning Section 3(k). The matter was remitted by the Court for fresh consideration by a different Patent Controller.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 12, 2024

Taking a Look at Lupin’s Colour TM Application for its Inhalers Image from here On Lupin’s recent colour trademark registrations for its inhalers, Md Sabeeh Ahmad. Sabeeh highlights how these registration can extend Lupin’s monopoly and could affect million’s right to access these essential medicines.

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Trademark Personality Rights Registration Business 84

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Don’t overlook company social media accounts, domain names, and toll-free numbers, which may also serve as potential trademarks.

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IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 98

SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Registrar of Trademarks and Ors., whereby the court held the mark to be in custody of the court and held the registration of the mark ‘Jawa’ in favor of Respondent no. Accepting an appeal, the Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order from the Controller rejecting the patent application on the basis of Section 3(f).

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Trademark IP Registration Reporting 90

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Don’t overlook company social media accounts, domain names, and toll-free numbers, which may also serve as potential trademarks.

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IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Introduced to incorporate the Jan Vishwas Act amendments within the Trade Marks Act, the proposed Rules prescribe an adjudication mechanism to hear complaints alleging false representation of a mark as a registered trademark. Read the detailed comments authored by Pranav, Praharsh, Swaraj, and Reva on these Rules.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Case: Dow Agrosciences LLC vs The Controller of Patents on 7 August 2023 (Delhi High Court) The petitioner filed an appeal against the impugned order rejecting its patent application for Stabilized Agricultural Oil Dispersions. There were various reasons for refusing the application including lack of inventive step.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Calcutta High Court allowed an application for rectification directing the Trademarks Registrar to cancel the registration granted to and remove the impugned mark ‘Neemyle’. AWACS data highlights that innovator drugs maintain market hold even after patent expiry. Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Capital General Store and Anr.

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