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[Sponsored] PatSeer Announces the Launch of a New AI-driven Semantic Search Built on a Custom-Trained GPT Model

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We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by PatSeer on the launch of their new AI-driven semantic search. PatSeer Announces the Launch of a New AI-driven Semantic Search Built on a Custom-Trained GPT Model With this new capability, PatSeer revolutionizes the patent research domain by bridging the gap between Boolean and AI-based systems. Pune, India (June 6, 2023) – PatSeer is excited to announce a completely new and rebuilt semantic search powered by an advanced GPT-driven language […]

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 29- June 3)

/ By / Copyright, Patent, Trademark

Last week saw a bunch of interesting IP developments. The Delhi High Court gave specific directions to the Indian Patent Office while passing speaking orders rejecting patent applications. In another landmark order, the Delhi High Court clarified that the requirement to pay a 1 Lakh fee for including a mark in the list of “Well-Known” trademarks cannot be avoided even when a court recognizes the mark as well-known. From the corridors of the other High Courts, the Karnataka High Court

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Webinar on ‘The Proposal to Amend the Indian Patents Act: Adverse Implications for Access to Medicines’ [June 2]

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We’re pleased to inform you that Third World Network and the Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments would like to invite you to a webinar on “Proposal to Amend the Indian Patents Act:  Adverse Implications for Access to Medicines” to raise awareness on the potential implications of the proposed amendments to the Patent Act. For further details, please see the announcement below: Webinar on ‘The Proposal to Amend the Indian Patents Act: Adverse Implications for Access to Medicines’ Discussions

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 22-May 27)

/ By / Copyright, Patent, Trade Secret, Trademark

[This Weekly Review has been co-authored with SpicyIP intern Shikhar Chauhan. Shikhar is a second-year law student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. He shares a keen interest in developments concerning IP Law.]  Here are the quick summaries of the 3 posts, 4 case summaries, and other IP developments that took place last week. Important IP cases that we’re missing out on? Especially from different High Courts? Please let us know so we can include them!  Highlight of the Week

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“Scam 1992” Dynamic Injunction Order: Another Drop in the Bucket of Broad Precedents?

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[This post is authored by SpicyIP intern Shikhar Chauhan. Shikhar is a second-year law student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. He shares a keen interest in developments concerning IP Law.] On May 2, 2023, the Bombay HC passed a dynamic injunction order in Applause Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Meta Platforms Inc. and others restraining the defendant from publishing clips of the web series “Scam 1992” on Instagram and other social media platforms. On a peripheral observation, the case may seem

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 15- May 20)

/ By / Copyright, Others, Patent, Trademark

[This Weekly Review has been co-authored with Surmayi Khatana. Surmayi is a second year student pursuing LL.B from Government Law College, Mumbai. Her previous post can be accessed here.] Here are the quick summaries of the 4 posts, 8 case summaries, and other IP developments that took place last week. Important IP cases that we’re missing out on? Especially from different High Courts? Please let us know so we can include them! Highlights of the Week DHC’s IPD Annual Report

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Special 301 Report 2023: Reflections from Public Health Perspective

/ By / Drug Regulation, Others, Patent

The US Trade Representative (USTR) released the Special 301 Report for 2023 on April 26, 2023, and has placed India in the ‘Priority Watch List’, yet again. The Special 301 Report is a unilateral measure whereby the identified countries, whose IP regimes are not in line with the trading interests of the US industries, are placed a threat of unilateral sanctions. India, which has featured in this list multiple times in the past, (as highlighted on the blog by different

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Understanding the International Guide to Patent Case Management for Judges by WIPO

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[This post is authored by SpicyIP intern Devanshu Agrawal. Devanshu is a second-year student pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.] A report titled, “An International Guide to Patent Case Management for Judges”, has been released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to bring into the limelight the considerable progress achieved in patent case management in ten jurisdictions. The broad parameters in the report include structural reform of courts, statutory revisions, implementation of innovative

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 8- May 13)

/ By / Copyright, Geographical Indication, Opportunities, Others, Patent, Trademark

[This Weekly Review has been co-authored with Shikhar Chauhan. Shikhar is a second-year law student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. He shares a keen interest in developments concerning IP Law.] Here are the quick summaries of the 5 posts, 16 case summaries, and other IP developments that took place last week. Important IP cases that we’re missing out on? Especially from different High Courts? Please let us know so we can include them! Highlights of the Week Announcing the

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Inviting Applications for the SpicyIP Doctoral Fellowship!

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Along with our launch of the SpicyIP Empirical Database series today, on Prof Basheer’s 47th birth anniversary, we are also very happy to open up applications for the recently announced SpicyIP Doctoral Fellowship. Please see all details as below:  Eligibility: 1. Candidate must be a current doctoral candidate at a university located in India, or a candidate who has received an admission offer for a doctoral programme that is to start prior to Dec 31st, 2023, at a university located

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