The procedure guidelines for handling applications under Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) between Indian Patent Office [IPO] and Japan Patent Office [JPO] have now been published by IPO. Continue reading “Procedure Guidelines for PPH Procedure between IPO & JPO issued”
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Cabinet approves Pilot Programme on Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) between Indian Patent Office and Japanese Patent Office
On 21 November 2019, the Press Information Bureau Government of India issued a press release stating that the Union Cabinet of India had on 20 November 2019 approved a proposal for Bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Programme between Indian Patent Office under Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Government of India with Patent Offices of other interested countries/regions. Continue reading “Cabinet approves Pilot Programme on Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) between Indian Patent Office and Japanese Patent Office”
JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Protection Lawyers
Mr. Ankush Mehta (Principal Attorney) from Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP), recently successfully completed JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Protection Lawyers held in Tokyo, Japan. Continue reading “JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Protection Lawyers”
Stakeholders meeting held at IPO
A meeting of select IP professionals and practitioners was held at Intellectual Property Office, Delhi in presence of Secretary – DIPP Mr. Ramesh Abhishek, Joint Secretary Mr. Rajiv Aggarwal, Controller General Mr. O P Gupta and Sr. Joint Controller Dr. K. S. Kardam on 03 August 2018. Continue reading “Stakeholders meeting held at IPO”
STEPS BY IPO – PROGRESSIVE INITIATIVES
The Indian Patent Office [IPO] has been tirelessly working over past few years to streamline patent process, clear backlog and become user friendly. Continue reading “STEPS BY IPO – PROGRESSIVE INITIATIVES”
IPO calls for comments on the issues relating to working of patents from stakeholders
In view of certain issues being raised regarding the provisions of working of patents and filing of working statements under the Patent Act, 1970, Indian Patent Office [IPO] has decided to have a consultation meeting with the stakeholders to receive feedback and further streamline procedures in this regard. Continue reading “IPO calls for comments on the issues relating to working of patents from stakeholders”
Office of CGPDTM publishes response / action taken post stakeholder’s meeting on 07 December 2017
A meeting between stakeholders and official of Indian Patent Office (IPO) and Department of Industry Policy and Promotion (DIPP) was held on 07 December 2017 at DIPP. Continue reading “Office of CGPDTM publishes response / action taken post stakeholder’s meeting on 07 December 2017”
Indian Patent Office starts SMS alert facility
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has started the SMS alert facility for the applicants and patent agents whereby Continue reading “Indian Patent Office starts SMS alert facility”
Under Expedited Examination, IPO grants a case under less than a Year!
The Indian Patent Office [IPO] have recently again demonstrated their endevour to expedite processing of patent applications in India. Continue reading “Under Expedited Examination, IPO grants a case under less than a Year!”
Revised Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions and Patentability under section 3(k) of The Patents Act of India
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has recently released another set of guidelines (‘Revised Guidelines’) on how to deal with section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970 (as amended) (‘Act’) of India particularly clarifying examination of Computer Related Inventions (‘CRIs’) thereby overriding the previous guidelines published in February 2016, (‘Previous Guidelines’). Continue reading “Revised Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions and Patentability under section 3(k) of The Patents Act of India”
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