Government Proposal to Shut Down IPAB

The Bill bearing the title “The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2021”was introduced on Feb 11, 2021 in the Parliament by the Union Finance Minister. While seeking to dismantle the IPAB, the Bill proposes to transfer its powers to High Courts (for patent, trademarks, GI, Plant Varieties related issues) and to Commercial Courts (for copyright matters). The […]