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USPTO’s Strategic Shift in Design Patent Examination
A Move Toward Integrity, Efficiency, and Fairness The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a significant policy shift in its design patent examination procedures. Effective April 17, 2025, the USPTO will suspend the expedited examination process—a move aimed at restoring balance, managing application backlog, and addressing fraudulent practices that have surged in recent […]
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Understanding the 2025 Draft Guidelines on CRIs: A Step Toward Patent Clarity
The Indian Patent Office has released the Draft Guidelines for Examination of Computer-Related Inventions (CRI), 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of India’s intellectual property framework. This release is expected to have far-reaching implications for innovators, software developers, and stakeholders in the tech industry, as it attempts to bring clarity and structure to […]
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India’s Patent Paradox : More Filings, Fewer Grants
The recent analysis of Indian patent data presents a mixed bag of optimism and concern. The milestone of domestic patent applications outpacing those from foreign entities in FY24 is undoubtedly a positive sign, reflecting increased innovation and R&D efforts within India’s vibrant sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, computer science, and information technology. This surge is a […]
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Global Patent Filings Dip for the First Time in 14 Years
For over a decade, global innovation has been on a steady rise, reflected in a consistent increase in patent filings. But a recent report by the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) throws a curveball. For the first time in 14 years, international patent filings have declined. The report highlights a 1.8% drop in […]
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PROTECTION OF DIGITAL ASSETS CREATED ON BLOCKCHAIN AND THEIR PATENTIABILITY
Authored By : Ishita Goyal, Symbiosis Law School The terms like Blockchain, Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Cryptocurrency have become the talk-of-the-town in the recent past and have substantially brought a transformative difference in the world of finance. Crypto and digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are in the news regularly for the bulky […]
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ISRO acquired Patent for liquid cooling and heating garments
Written By: Debopriya Mukherjee The Indian Space Research Organisation, abbreviated as ISRO has been recently granted a patent for its newest invention “liquid cooling and heating garments” (LCHG). This invention is primarily suitable for space applications. The Patent application was filed on February 8, 2016, which finally received the grant after over 4 […]
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