IP Updates – Archives

India’s National IPR Policy Released

May 13, 2016  18:40 IST

On 13 May 2016, the Cabinet approved the final draft of India’s first National IPR Policy. This is a major step from the Government to protect and encourage creativity and innovation in the country.

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DIPP Proposed Comprehensive Revision to the Trademark Rules

November 21, 2015  16:50 IST

The Indian Government, on 19 November 2015, published the draft Trademark Rules, 2015 to replace the existing Trademark Rules, 2002 and to introduce a 100% hike on all fees payable in respect of trademark registrations.

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India to Introduce Expedited Examination System for Patents

October 31, 2015  14:15 IST

The Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industries, on 26 October 2015, issued a notification regarding certain amendments to the Patent Rules of 2003 and invited comments from the public on the draft rules.

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WIPO orders transfer of 1152 domain names in the second largest UDRP complaint

January 27, 2015  12:20 IST

The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, on 7 January 2015, issued its decision on the second largest Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) complaint filed by eBay.

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Hundred Contractual Examiners to be Engaged in Reducing Trademark Backlogs

January 13, 2015  20:45 IST

In his initiative to reduce current backlogs at the trademark registry, the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks has issued a public notice inviting applications for the engagement of 100 contractual examiners.

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Fees for Design Registrations increased under the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2014

Fees for Design Registrations increased under the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2014

January 2, 2015  16:10 IST

The Government has notified certain amendments to the Designs Rules of 2001 to increase the official fees payable in respect of design filings in India and to introduce different set of fees for natural persons, small entities and large entities.

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CREATIVE INDIA; INNOVATIVE INDIA – slogan proposed under the first draft of National IPR Policy

December 26, 2014  19:30 IST

On 19 December 2014, the IPR Think Tank has submitted its first draft of the much expected National IPR Policy. On the face, the draft is a balanced document which intends to maintain a clear level between innovators interest and public interest.

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THINK TANK constituted by the DIPP to draft National IPR Policy

November 15, 2014  11:30 IST

The DIPP has constituted an IPR Think Tank to draft the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy and to advice the DIPP on issues relating to IPR. Among the various terms of references of the IPR Think Tank, its first and the foremost responsibility, is to draft the National IPR Policy.

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National IPR Policy in the list under PM’s new Make in India campaign

September 26, 2014  17:30 IST

Make in India, a new campaign launched by the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi to facilitate foreign direct investment in India also portraits Intellectual Property Facts for encouraging business & promoting innovation in India. The project also promises at establishing a vibrant IP Regime in the nation.

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