The Government of India notifies Patent Amendment Rules 2021 to reduce 80 per cent of patent filing fee for all educational institutes as recognized by an authority designated by the Central Government or the State Government or the Union territories. The fee is reduced by 80 percent as the Educational institutes which was under the Others category have now moved […]
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 […]
The Draft Rules to amend The Patents Rules, 2003 was published on February 9, 2021 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India where “eligible educational institution” has been proposed to be added under Rule 2. Rule 2 ( ca) defines “eligible educational institution”as an institution established by a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned or controlled by […]
As the Department for promotion of industry and Internal trade (DPIIT) launches a website and mobile app for Intellectual property right, I am but reminded of the quote by Victor Hugo “There is only one thing stronger than all the armies of the world: and that is an idea whose time has come.” I do believe the time has come […]
Government of India issued a Notification on September 17, 2019 making rules further to amend the Patents Rules, 2003. The major amendments are as follows: There is good news for Patent Applicants who wish to get their patent granted soon, as the categories who can file Request for Expedited Examination in Form 18A along with the prescribed fees has the […]
“The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius, in the discovery and production of new and useful things.”-Abraham Lincoln. No one can refute the words of Abraham Lincoln more so today, as we live in the knowledge era. Therefore, it has become imperative to enhance creativity, innovation and competitiveness by harnessing the IP of individuals, institutions, industry and the […]
To nurture innovation and creativity in a knowledge economy, Indian Government has reduced the official fees for filing of patent application, requesting for normal or expedited examination and for renewing the granted patents to the tune of 60 to 68 percent especially for MSMEs who play a key role in the economic growth of India. The fee reduction has also […]
On Aug. 20, 2019, High Court of Delhi Passed order that “Patent infringement actions are maintainable only in respect of granted and live patents.” Plaintiff: Novartis AG & ANR. . Defendant: Natco Pharma Ltd. The suit concerns the Plaintiff’s patent number IN 276026 titled ‘Novel Pyrimidine Compounds and Compositions as Protein Kinase Inhibitors” relating Ceritinib drug for treating non-small cell […]
The Expedited Examination was introduced in the Patent Amendment Rules of 2016. After rule 24B, the new rule of 24C has been inserted which deals with the procedure of Expedited Examination. According to Rule 24 C. An applicant may file a request for expedited examination in Form 18A along with the fee of rupees eight thousand for individuals and startup, […]
Biotechnology is any technique that uses living organisms (or parts of organisms) to make or modify products, to improve plants or animals or to develop micro-organisms for specific uses. The 21st century is the Age of Biotechnology and most important technological breakthroughs have been occurring during the last two decades. The biotechnology revolution has put a great strain on the legal […]