Category: Patents
Xiaomi Infringement Case – an overprotection?
Ericsson, a Swedish MNC, got an ex parte interim order from the Delhi High Court against Xiaomi in a case involving infringement of patents relating to AMR technology, 2G and 3G technologies. It is interesting to note that Ericsson had in the past sued Micromax, Gionee, and Intex and did not succeed against Intex but…
Why patent search is very important?
Importance of Patent Search It is a well regarded fact that a good idea does not necessarily mean it is patentable or a good invention. Many inventions meet death without seeing the light of commercial success, due to several reasons. On the other hand many patents get invalidated due to infringement upon other patents and…
Funding to protect your intellectual property
Business entities, regardless of its size, commonly complain about their expenses and spends on intellectual property (IP) protection. As a result, they are reluctant to take appropriate actions against infringers which puts them at considerable risk in losing revenue. However, this is attributed to the lack of awareness of benefits from protecting IP and also…
New Indian Patent Rules 2014 comes into effect w.e.f. Feb 28
New Patent Rules 2014 Last year shortly after the Patent Agent Exam in 2013, IPO notified the proposal for amendment of patent rules and had invited comments from the stakeholders and public. The new amendments mainly had to do with increment in fee structure and introduction of new forms. Today, Government of India notified that…
Are you ready for the new Indian Patent Rules 2013?
Ipindia.nic.in has recently published on its website a notification inviting comments on the proposed Patent (amendment) Rules 2013 draft. Experts and public stakeholders are invited to render their suggestions, comments, objections and recommendations. All recommendations or objections shall be sent to Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi –…