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Latest IP updates in India

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Editorial

Happy Holidays and a Brilliant New Year!

With our last newsletter edition in 2021, an exciting – and sometimes challenging – first year of the India IP SME Helpdesk draws to a close. Many thanks for joining us on this journey and for being part of our community.

We would like to wish you a peaceful Holiday season and a good start into a healthy and successful New Year.

We'll be back in January with more IP updates and look forward to lots of new activities in 2022.

Stay healthy and safe!
The India IP SME Helpdesk team

PS. You may also want to watch our season’s greeting in motion

Helpline services available for EU/COSME SMEs

Send us your IP queries!

The Helpline service provides first-line assistance on Intellectual Property protection and IP rights enforcement in India. All questions sent through this service will receive a tailor-made answer by our IP experts or it will be signposted to appropriate organisations within no more than 3 working days.

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Latest IP updates in India

India patent agent examination call still open

The Indian government invites eligible candidates under Section 126 of the Patents Act, 1970 to submit online applications and appear before the Patent Agent Examination -2020(2022), which is likely to be held on 08/05/2022. Online registration started on 22/11/2021 and ends on 27/12/2021.

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Want to monitor the latest IP registrations in India? Check the weekly journal of Intellectual Property India

If you are looking to commercialise your technology in foreign markets, it is fundamental to monitor your competitor´s work and obtain a full picture of your freedom to operate. In India, you may do so by regularly checking the official journal of the Office of the Controller General for Patents, Trademarks and Designs. It is updated on a weekly basis and you may access it free of charge.

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New publications

Joint international IP Helpdesks guide #1: protecting your IP at trade fairs

We have joined forces with the teams of the other international IP Helpdesks to bring you this guide dealing with IP protection strategies for EU SMEs specifically before, during and after participating in trade fairs or exhibitions in China, South-East Asia, India and Latin-America. Trade fairs provide IP owners with the opportunity to present their innovations and ideas to potential business partners and customers. Yet, they also come with a number of potential risks related to IP protection, which companies should bear in mind.

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Joint international IP Helpdesks guide #2: international trade mark protection through the Madrid System

And we’ve published yet another international “IP comparison guide”: In this one, we provide an overview of the basics of trade mark searches and protection in China, South-East Asia, India and Latin-America. Plus, we take a close look at the “Madrid System for the International Registration of Trade Marks”, which is a cost-effective solution for registering trade marks around the globe.

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Meet our IP experts!

Do you need intellectual property support for registering your trade marks, patents, designs and copyright in India? Book an online meeting with our IP experts and get free and confidential advice on how to manage and protect your IP rights in the Indian market

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