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IP Analysts
What does an applicant need to do before a successful trademark registration in Russia?
31 May 2024The procedure for registering a trademark in Russia begins with Rospatent. After filing, the application goes through the stages of formal examination and examination of the declared designation.
Protecting AI inventions in Singapore
31 May 2024The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is profoundly impacting business and society, with AI now possessing the ability to write code, design drugs, develop products, and overhaul processes, among other innovations. This emergence of AI has...
AI’s serenade to obviousness
31 May 2024The change in patentability requirements brought about by artificial intelligence has been debated for several years now. The Dabus line of cases on inventorship have reached decision in several jurisdictions, with almost all courts declining invento...
Novartis v. Natco imparts clarity on examination and opposition process under Patents Act being para...
31 May 2024In a decision dated January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court clarified that the examination and opposition process, though statutorily structured to proceed parallelly, are independent and separate.
Distribution and franchising in Russia
31 May 2024For the purposes of dynamic development of any large and ambitious company, entering a new market is always extremely vital.
The Doctrine of Equivalents
31 May 2024"The importance of patents as a tool for national development and economic advancement cannot be overemphasized," the Supreme Court says.
Compensation: A useful alternative to damages
29 May 2024Russian law always provided that infringement of rights for patents and trademarks entailed punishment in the form of damages.
Update to Cambodia’s patent renewals system
30 April 2024Cambodia’s Department of Industrial Property (DIP) of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI, formerly known as Ministry of Industry and Handicraft – MIH) recently announced changes to the country’s patent renewals system...
SEP licensing in the automotive industry: A closer look
30 April 2024A standard essential patent (SEP) is a patent that is necessary for the implementation of a technical standard. As the automotive industry is evolving in the direction of increased connectivity, technology from the telecom industry is finding its way...
Identifying the scope of patent claims still remains mystified
30 April 2024Since the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in April 2021, High Courts with whom the jurisdiction for appeals against the decisions of the Controller of Patents lies have delivered several judgments that are helping in the evo...
Law on guard of intellectual property
30 April 2024IP law is always in the focus of attention of the legislature. Enforcement is an inseparable part of the law. Currently, enforcement measures are included in several laws. The civil code contains a number of provisions covering all subject matters th...
State registration of disposal of exclusive rights under a contract
30 April 2024The turnover of exclusive rights becomes almost commensurate with the turnover of material things, which inevitably gives rise to controversial issues. Thus, by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Article 1233 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, “the c...
R We Similar?
31 March 2024A recent Intellectual Property Office of Singapore decision in the matter of Google LLC v. Green Radar (Singapore) Pte Ltd delved into the complexities of trademark law in Singapore while highlighting the crucial balance between protecting one’s bran...
Building brand identity with trademarks and industrial designs
31 March 2024Whether minimalist or retro, modern or casual, design is not just about aesthetics; it is a fundamental component of a brand’s identity. From logo to colour scheme, typography to website layout, every stylistic element plays a crucial role in conveyi...
Analyzing the Delhi High Court’s judgment in Microsoft Technology Licensing v. Assistant Controller...
31 March 2024It is evident that the IP framework of the country is currently undergoing a significant transition.