Category: Intellectual Property

World IP Day celebrated by BIPF

15th May, 2017 - 9:21 am Categories: Asia Bangladesh Intellectual Property

In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, Bangladesh IP Forum (BIPF) held a boot camp, “Volunteer for Intellectual Property” (VIP), on May 2, 2017 at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of University of Dhaka to raise awareness on the importance of intellectual property rights (IPR). On the fourth year this preparation has been … Continue reading World IP Day celebrated by BIPF

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Bangladesh puts to motion GI Registration for Comilla delicacy Rasmalai, textile Khadi

15th May, 2017 - 9:19 am Categories: Asia Bangladesh Intellectual Property

The process to get Geographic Indication (GI) registration of two famous Bangladeshi products, Comilla’s dessert Rasmalai and textile Khadi, has started. Comilla Deputy Commissioner Jahangir Alam has said the district administration has chosen the products and started to find their original producer. “We have started discussions with the producers,” he told bdnews24.com on February 14th. … Continue reading Bangladesh puts to motion GI Registration for Comilla delicacy Rasmalai, textile Khadi

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Myanmar – IP Law Developments

15th May, 2017 - 9:14 am Categories: Asia Intellectual Property Myanmar

Background Myanmar has no devoted law on trademarks. In Myanmar, registration of a trademark is possible through “Declaration of Ownership of Trademark” in the Office of the Registration of Deeds under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation and Assurances. The Inspector General of Registration supports this process under the section 18(f) of the Registration … Continue reading Myanmar – IP Law Developments

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Enhancement of IP protection in Vietnam via new Penal code

15th May, 2017 - 9:10 am Categories: Asia Intellectual Property Vietnam

July 1, 2016, was the day when the new Penal Code 2015 came into existence by replacing the then current Penal Code. The new Penal Code brought a number of transformations as far as trademarks and other IP‘s are concerned. The new Penal Code has enhanced the capability of brand holders in enforcing their trademark … Continue reading Enhancement of IP protection in Vietnam via new Penal code

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Trademark Law Bangladesh: An Abridgment

15th May, 2017 - 5:54 am Categories: Bangladesh Intellectual Property Trademark

Bangladesh is a signatory to the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement under the World Trade Organization (WTO), which came into force in 1995. TRIPS aims at harmonizing intellectual property laws with most of the world. Hence, all the signatories of the agreement have a uniform IP law subject to minor modifications as … Continue reading Trademark Law Bangladesh: An Abridgment

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Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Patenting of Biological Inventions in India – Part I (Section – 6)

22nd April, 2017 - 4:09 am Categories: Biological Inventions India Intellectual Property Patents

The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 (BDA) is a piece of Indian legislation which came into being in response to compliance with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), to which India is a ratified member. In fact, India has taken the lead among developing and developed nations both in introducing a substantive legislation in conformance … Continue reading Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Patenting of Biological Inventions in India – Part I (Section – 6)

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Division Bench of Delhi HC stays restoration of Monsanto license agreements with Nuziveedu Seeds

20th April, 2017 - 6:39 am Categories: Intellectual Property IP Licensing Licensing News & Updates

In the light of the recent order by Division Bench of Delhi High Court, this is an update to author’s prior blog dated April 5 2017 pertaining to the legal dispute between Nuziveedu Seeds and Mosanto. US-based agro major Monsanto Technology LLC and Hyderabad-based seed manufacturer Nuziveedu seeds had been locked in a long-term licensing … Continue reading Division Bench of Delhi HC stays restoration of Monsanto license agreements with Nuziveedu Seeds

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Liability of online market portals vis-à-vis trademark infringement in the cyberspace

19th April, 2017 - 11:26 am Categories: India Intellectual Property Trademark

With the emergence of globalization and sharp advancement of technologies, our society and its knowledge making has also changed steadily. The scope and range of knowledge has expanded and is only a click away, due to the expansion of digital connectivity. However with every pro come the cons. Infringements of copyrighted works are considered as … Continue reading Liability of online market portals vis-à-vis trademark infringement in the cyberspace

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Can non-compliance of mandatory provisions under the patents act, 1970 land you behind the bars?

19th April, 2017 - 3:50 am Categories: India Intellectual Property IP Litigation Patents

Technically YES. The Patents Act, 1970 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) is a piece of legislation, penalties under which are largely civil in nature, such as fines, award of monetary damages, injunction, loss of patentee rights including compulsory licensing, abandonment of application or revocation of a patent. However, violation of certain provisions, such as … Continue reading Can non-compliance of mandatory provisions under the patents act, 1970 land you behind the bars?

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Early publication of patent application under the Indian patent law system

19th April, 2017 - 3:45 am Categories: India Intellectual Property News & Updates Patents

Publication of a patent application is one of the prime stages in the process of getting a patent. The publication date of the patent application is considered of a specific significance because the applicants’ advantages as well as rights start from the publication date. Even though the applicant cannot seek any infringement proceedings till the … Continue reading Early publication of patent application under the Indian patent law system

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