Alerts
24Jun
Egypt Doubles Patent Examination Fees and Revises Payment Deadlines
The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decree No. 26 of 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 132 on 17 June 2025, introducing key changes to Egypt’s patent system. Effective 18 June 2025, the...
1Jun
Libya Issues Trademark Renewal & Re-registration Clarification
Effective June 1, 2025 – Circular No. 2 of 2025 clarifies key rules on trademark expiry and re-registration timing. Trademark owners should review their portfolios to avoid loss of rights.
16May
Temporary Suspension on New Trademark Filings in Bangladesh
Please note that the Bangladesh Intellectual Property Office has announced a temporary suspension of new trademark filings from May 15 to May 25, 2025, due to scheduled system upgrades. Manual filings and processing of existing...
15Mar
Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Overhauls Trademark Rules & Fees
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO) introduces administrative trademark cancellations and updates its fee structure. Key changes include faster, court-free cancellation for non-use and per-class fee calculations. Effective March 15, 2025 – Trademark owners...
Articles
30Jun
Colour of Confusion: Court Restrains Use of ‘Rainbow’ in Health Sector Feud
Background Rainbow Children’s Medicare Limited (RCML), a well-known hospital chain based in Hyderabad specializing in paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology faced infringement of its rights in the mark/name RAINBOW by a Bengaluru-based firm, Rainbow Healthcare (RH)....
23Jun
Delhi High Court Denies AbbVie’s Anti-cMet ADC Patent
C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 44/2023- Delhi High court The article discusses an appeal filed by AbbVie Biotherapeutics Inc. and AbbVie Inc. (Appellants) at the Delhi high Court against the refusal of their Patent application (Application No. 201817047767) for...
20Jun
Bombay High Court denies well-known tag for TikTok in India
TikTok Limited, a technology company operating a social media video application called TikTok, and despite its global outreach and immense popularity worldwide denied coveted well-known status in India. Facts and Background TikTok applied for declaration...
16Jun
Fair Play questioned: PPL Faces Setback in Licencing Fee Dispute
The Court holds not making copyrighted work available on unreasonable terms could amount to refusal. The court emphasised the balance to be drawn between the interest of the owner of the copyright in protecting their...
Newsletters
10Jun
Rankings & Accolades, 2025
RNA is honoured to receive several recognitions and awards this year, which reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team. Each of the individuals and teams listed below have demonstrated exceptional performance and continue...
7Jun
CCAI GC Manthan in Tbilisi: A Platform for Strategic Insights and Dialogue
Our Managing Partner, Ranjan Narula had the privilege of attending and moderating an insightful session on “Privacy and AI” at the CCAI GC Manthan Conclave, held in the dynamic city of Tbilisi, Georgia. This event...
22May
Buzzing with Insights: RNA at INTA 2025 in San Diego
Ranjan Narula, Rachna Bakhru, Rahul Sethi, and Abhishek Nangia recently returned from an engaging week at the INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego. The event brought together IP professionals from around the world for...
13May
Unreal Campaign Presentation – Modern School, New Delhi
Our Associate Partner, Shabnam Khan was recently invited by Modern School, New Delhi to deliver a presentation to students of grade 12 on a topic that continues to challenge businesses and rights holders globally –...