Google and Microsoft make Patent Peace

Patent wars that plagued the early years of the smartphone industry moved a big step closer to resolution on October 30, 2015, as Google and Microsoft reached a settlement to end some 20 patent lawsuits. In a joint statement, the two companies declared: “Microsoft and Google are pleased to announce an agreement on patent issues. As part of the agreement, the companies will dismiss […]

New Proposed Patent Rules, 2015 to boost easy of doing business

The government on Thursday 29th Oct 2015, proposed amendments to the rules under the Patents Act to streamline the application process, as part of its efforts to improve the ease of doing business in India. The Indian Patent Amendments (Amendment Rules), 2015 released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on Thursday seeks to fast-track the patent application […]