The Korean Intellectual Property Office (“KIPO”) recently announced that batch examination is now available for all types of IP applications. The Batch examination allows an applicant to pool together multiple IP applications related to a common product into one examination basket to be processed according to an applicant’s designated timeline. The applicant can seek the…
According to the “BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands” study, Apple- the world’s most valuable brand for past three years fell into second place. Meanwhile Google stood first with 40% increase in brand value over last year, with a value of over $ 159 Billion. The biggest surprise is on the list may have been Chinese…
On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, three Manipuri Textile Products Shaphee Lanphee, Wangkhei Phee and Moirang Phee have been given the Geological Indications (GI) tag. All the three application was filed by Department of Commerce & Industries, Manipur on 19th of December 2012 under the class 25. Shaphee Lanphee: Literally, the name of…
The top ten designs for the Month of April Consisted Textile Fabric, Bottle etc, and the table below shows the top ten designs that received the maximum number of protection in the month of April, 2014. by Akshatha Karthik
The Indian Patent office granted 534 Design patents in April, 2014. The top three consisted of Biba Apparels Private Limited with 80, Renault Trucks with 29 Design & Ms Sumona Parekh with 18 patents. The table below shows the top ten Companies that received the maximum number of Design protection in the Month of April,…
The Indian patent office granted 517 Patents for the month of APril, 2014. The Top three consisted of Qualcomm Incorporated, GM Global Technology Operations, Inc and Siemens Aktiengesells Chaft, with a count of 27, 25 and 12 patents respectively. The table below shows the top ten Companies that received the maximum number of patents for…
Government of India recently awarded Research, The National Intellectual Property 2014. The award is in recognizes and rewards the innovators of IP who have contributed to harnessing the country’s intellectual capital and creating an eco-system that boots creativity and innovation. Dr Praful R Naik, executive director, Bilcare while receiving the award, said “Bilcare continual investment…
Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi speaking to FICCI’s ‘Roundtable on Copyright Enforcement Tool Kit’ assured that the department shall protect the Intellectual property rights (IPR) of the citizens in case of any violation. He also emphasized that copyrights are extremely important and must be respected and protected as they encourage innovation and creation. The…
Azerbaijan, officially known as the Republic of Azerbaijan is planning to adopt new methods to protect Intellectual Property Rights. Chairman of the Azerbaijan Copyright Agency Kamran Imanov said that “The products will be marked with Special Holograms. Along with the software, the hologram will be applied to the packaging of medicines, book covers, including religious…
A nine year old Emirati, Adeeb Al Balushi is honored for his multiple inventions by Dubai Municipality (DM), Hussain Lootah ahead of World Intellectual Property Day. This Child genius has invented a car seatbelt heart monitor, cleaning robot and light-weight prosthetic limbs. He has also invented a fireproof helmet with a camera system to help…
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