Category: intellectual property

There are following types of intellectual property rights covered under Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management (IPRPM) framework: (i) Patents, (ii) Trade mark, (iii) Industrial Designs, (iv)Copyrights, (v) Geographical Indications, (vi) Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout Design, …

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The scheme of SIPP aims to promote awareness and adoption of Intellectual Property Rights amongst Startups and utilization of services of the TISCs established in India.

DPIIT has adopted the National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy in 2016 to develop an IPR ecosystem as IPR are significant drivers of the socio-economic, cultural and industrial development the country. One of the objectives …

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The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has issued a press release on the introduction of IP Mitra for Startups in patents, trademarks, and designs. With the help of IP …

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The notice states that the last date to file form 22 and to comply with any further requirements is 31st January, 2023. This public notice was issued on 3rd January 2023. Any form 22 or …

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Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Mumbai has issued a public notice reiterating that only authorized Patent Agents are entitled to represent their clients in respective matters before the Controller …

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Controller General of Patents issues clarifications regarding adjournment and representation at patent hearings.

The revised scheme has increased the facilitation fees by at least 100%. This revised scheme is applicable from 2nd November 2022. In addition to this revision, start-ups are provided an 80% fee rebate in filing …

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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has launched a portal for online submission of application for patent and issued directions for application

Every person presenting any document at the proper registration office shall also upload digital photograph and digital finger prints of both the hands of each party to such document: Provided that in case where any …

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As per section 146(2), every patentee and every licensee (whether exclusive or otherwise) shall furnish in such manner and form and at such intervals (not being less than six months) as may be prescribed statements …

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The industrial units in all categories, hospitals and educational institutions recognised by the Government of Goa and operating in the State of Goa who have obtained Certification from Indian Standard Institute, International Standard Organization or …

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