Intellectual Property
India Signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty
India has recently signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which simplifies the registration of industrial designs internationally. It was adopted by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states after extensive discussions spanning nearly two decades. The signing reflects India’s commitment ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
India’s Rising Role in Global Intellectual Property Landscape: WIPI 2024 Report
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report. This report marks important trends in global intellectual property (IP) filings. Notably, India has emerged as a key player in the IP sector, ranking ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
World Intellectual Property Day – Update (April, 2023)
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26th with the primary objective of promoting awareness of intellectual property and its safeguarding. Origins and Establishment of World Intellectual Property Day The concept for World Intellectual Property Day was first ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World Intellectual Property Indicators 2022
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently released the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2022. What is the World Intellectual Property Indicators? The World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) is an authoritative report that provides an overview of activities in areas of ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
WTO to start Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Negotiations
World Trade Organization (WTO) is set to start formal Covid-19 Vaccine Supply negotiations in a bid to boost COVID-19 vaccine supply in developing countries. Key points However, the proposal face rival as one is with waiver of intellectual property rights ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
World Intellectual Property Day: April 26
Every year, the World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26. The day is celebrated to highlight the importance of Intellectual Property. The day is celebrated by the World International Property and several other international organisations. This year, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
World Book and Copyright Day: April 23
Every year the World Book and Copyrights Day is celebrated on April 23 by UNESCO. UNESCO is United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. This year, to celebrate the World Book and Copyright Day, UNESCO has created “Bookface Challenge”. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
India-USA MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation
India and the United States recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property Cooperation. The agreement was signed between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The agreement ..