In view of the suggestions received during recent Stakeholders meeting, a mechanism for submission of Feedback has been made functional on the official website of CGPDTM [https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/feedback]. Continue reading “Office of CGPDTM launches Feedback system”
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Indian Patent Office initiates Official Fees Refund Process
In a first of its kind for Indian Patent Office, refund of official fees for closed cases has been started (subject to fulfillment of certain conditions). Continue reading “Indian Patent Office initiates Official Fees Refund Process”
APAA 2016 Conference in Bali #Event
Meet following members from Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP), Gurgaon, India during “APAA 2016 Conference in Bali” (#APAA2016) from 8th October 2016 to 11th October 2016: Continue reading “APAA 2016 Conference in Bali #Event”
AIPPI World Congress 2016 #Event
Meet following members from Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP), Gurgaon, India during “AIPPI 2016 Conference in Milan” (#AIPPI2016) from 16th September 2016 to 20th September 2016: Continue reading “AIPPI World Congress 2016 #Event”
Amended Patent Rules introduces Expedited Request for Examination:
The Amended Patent Rules, 2016 of India that came into effect from 16 May 2016 have introduced Expedited Request for Examination for patent applications in India. Continue reading “Amended Patent Rules introduces Expedited Request for Examination:”
Amended Patent Rules, 2016 Notified
Amended Patent Rules, 2016 have come into force with effect from 16 May 2016. Continue reading “Amended Patent Rules, 2016 Notified”
Mediation in cases pending before Registrar of Trade Marks, at the Delhi Trade Marks Registry
Adding to recent innovative steps by office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) for clearing backlog, CGPDTM in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Service Authority (DSLSA) has undertaken to initiate a project to liquidate pendency of Opposition/Rectification matters at Trade Mark Registry, Delhi through Mediation /Conciliation based on Mediation/Conciliation Rules framed under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Continue reading “Mediation in cases pending before Registrar of Trade Marks, at the Delhi Trade Marks Registry”
IPO starts Auto allotment to Examiners and Paperless Patent Examination Reports
In order to rationalize the allotment of patent application to examiners for examination, an auto-allotment system has been implemented from 01 April 2016 by Indian Patent Office (IPO). Continue reading “IPO starts Auto allotment to Examiners and Paperless Patent Examination Reports”
IPO launches new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has adopted a new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations (RFE) and made effective from 01 January 2016. However, Application Numbers/Request for examination numbers that have already been allotted shall continue to be maintained. Continue reading “IPO launches new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations”
Indian Patent office starts functioning as ISA and IPEA under the PCT
India has been recognized by the World Intellectual Property Organization as the 17th International Search Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) in the world. Continue reading “Indian Patent office starts functioning as ISA and IPEA under the PCT”
