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CJI warns of misuse of traditional knowledge (29 Apr 2008)
Alerting Indians to misuse of their traditional knowledge, Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has called for a national registry to comprehensively list what needs protecting.
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Industry should collaborate with government and academia to leverage knowledge knowledge arbitrage, says Kapil Sibal (24 Apr 2008)
Industry must step forward and collaborate more actively with the government and academia to encourage research and innovation and enable India to leverage its knowledge in today’s globalising economy. This was stated by Shri Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, leading the discussion at ‘National Dialogue on Leveraging Knowledge Arbitrage for India’s Innovation Ecology’, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Ministry of Science and technology on the eve of the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day in New Delhi today.
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Piracy: Fresh summons to Aamir In copyright case (15 Apr 2008)
A local court has issued fresh summons to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan to appear before it as a witness in a seven-year-old copyright case.
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Krazzy 4: Music composer files two-crore suit against Rakesh Roshan (08 Apr 2008)
Music composer Ram Sampath has filed a suit of Rs two crore against leading film producer Rakesh Roshan for alleged infringement of copyright of his music in his forthcoming film "Krazzy 4", scheduled to be released this Friday.
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DIPP reports surge in registration of geographical indicators (03 Apr 2008)
The year 2007-08 recorded a surge in the registration of Geographical Indications (GIs). During the year, 31 GIs were registered. This is more than the total number of GIs registered during all the previous years since the registration process commenced in India. The total number of GI products registered in the country now stands at 61.
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Comments sought on draft patent practice manual (24 Mar 2008)
The draft Manual of Patent Practice and Procedure of the Patent Office has been uploaded on the website of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (www.ipindia.nic.in) seeking comments/suggestions from the users and stakeholders. The Manual provides detailed information on the practices and procedures followed by the Patent Office for processing of the patent applications.
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Delhi High Cour refuses Hoffman relief in cancer drug matter (19 Mar 2008)
The Delhi High Court has refused any relief to the Swiss pharma Company Hoffman La Roche, which sought restraining Cipla from manufacturing and selling anti-Cancer drug "Tarceva'''' stating that it was a violation of their patent rights.
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Big haul of pirated CDs seized, one arrested (29 Feb 2008)
In a haul of pirated CDs, the Delhi Police have seized over 3727 pirated DVDs/MP3s from a shop in Shahdara in east Delhi and arrested a person in this connection.
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ICANN explores technical feasibility of Indian language domain names (14 Feb 2008)
At its 31st Public meeting currently underway in New Delhi, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is exploring the possibility of introducing top level domain names in the local language and local scripts.
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ICANN to hold its first International Public meeting in New Delhi (08 Feb 2008)
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the body charged with overseeing Internets addressing system is holding its 31st International Public Meeting in New Delhi beginning next Monday.
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Kamal Nath launches India- EFTA joint negotiations (26 Jan 2008)
Shri Kamal Nath, Minister for Commerce and Industry has expressed hope that India and EFTA states would set the tone for a greater economic engagement between mature and developed economies for deriving benefits from greater trade and investment opportunities
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Increased reservation for women in IT (17 Dec 2007)
The National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)has decided to increase the reservation for women candidates seeking admission under Craftsmen Training Scheme from 25 per cent to 30 per cent.
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European Commission welcomes Council and Parliament approval of new Spirit Drinks regulation (17 Dec 2007)
European Union agriculture ministers today reached political agreement on the new Spirit Drinks regulation, thereby sealing a first reading agreement between the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament.
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HC refrains Chennai-based company from using Nike trademark (17 Nov 2007)
The Delhi High Court has refrained a Chennai based company from infringing on Nike's trademark rights and directed it to stop selling its products using the brand name.
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Standing Committee on Commerce invites suggestions on Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill 2007 (31 Oct 2007)
The Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2007, introduced in the Lok Sabha on the 23rd August, 2007 and pending therein, had been referred to the Department-related parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce.
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MPAA chairman worried about piracy of Hollywood films in India (30 Oct 2007)
Hollywood is as worried about piracy of its films in India as Bollywood.
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Parliamentary Committee invites suggestions on Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2007 (11 Oct 2007)
The Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2007, introduced in the Lok Sabha on the 23rd August, 2007 and pending therein, has been referred to the Department-related parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, with Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Member, Rajya Sabha, as its Chairman, for examination and report.
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Definition of basmati rice to be expanded (05 Sep 2007)
The Government proposes to expand the definition of basmati.
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K'taka judicial officers competent to deal with IPR, says CJ (10 Aug 2007)
Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Cyriac Joseph has said the judicial officers of the state were equally competent and well-equipped to deal with cases involving Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and related issues.
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Kamal appears in HC in plagiarism case (09 Aug 2007)
Actor Kamal Haasan has appeared before the Madras High Court in connection with a plagiarism case relating to the story of his under-production film 'Dasaavathaaram'.
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India to file application for ISA & IPEA recognition soon, e-filing launched (20 Jul 2007)
Shri Kamal Nath, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, has launched the e-filing of Patent & Trademark applications, at a function organised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), here today. With the launch of e-filing facilities the Minister stated that applicants can file their patent and trademark applications from anywhere in the world at any time at their convenience through Internet. Payments can also be made through the Payment Gateway of authorised bankers, which would save time and money and the hassles involved in visiting and filing the applications in the offices. Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Minister of State for Industry and Dr. Ajay Dua, Secretary (DIPP), were also present on the occasion.
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Delhi HC restrains Zee Entertainment's unauthorised music telecasts (18 Jul 2007)
The Delhi High Court has stayed the telecast of any song or musical composition inserted in the features or other serials being shown on Zee TV which is being used without obtaining permission or licence from its lawful owners.
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Sholay remake to be titled 'Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag' (16 Jul 2007)
The Delhi High Court has admitted the affidavit filed by film director Ram Gopal Verma stating that he will change the name of the remake of classic film 'Sholay' he is making to "Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag." An affidavit was filed in the court of Justice Geeta Mittal on behalf of the Ram Gopal Verma Production Company stating that they will change the name of the movie and also the names of characters.
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Bottling company barred from using "similar" trademark (07 Jul 2007)
The Delhi High Court has refrained a mineral water bottling company from using the somewhat similar name of an internationally-acclaimed scotch whisky, "VAT-69", for selling its products till the next date of hearing.
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Govt. clarification on grant of patents on yoga by the USPTO. (13 Jun 2007)
There are reports in the print and electronic media raising concerns on grant of patent on Yoga postures by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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