Alerts
30Jul
UAE and US Forge Agreement to Expedite Patent Process
The United Arab Emirates and the United States signed a Joint Statement of Intent during the 66th WIPO Assemblies in Geneva to enhance bilateral cooperation on patent examination. Under this agreement, positive patent examination results...
30Jul
Ethiopia: Accession to Paris Convention
Ethiopia deposited its instrument of accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property with WIPO on May 15, 2025, and the Convention will enter into force for Ethiopia on August 15, 2025....
30Jul
Qatar: Trademark Office Initiates Digital Transformation
The Qatar Trademark Office has launched a trial phase to implement major digital enhancements to its trademark services, including the electronic publication of the Trademarks Official Gazette and the issuance of digital Certificates of Registration....
30Jul
Brazil Announces First Major IP Fee Revision Since 2012
The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has announced its first major revision of official fees since 2012, which will take effect on August 7, 2025. The update includes an approximate 48% increase in...
Articles
4Aug
Simple Technical Modifications can constitute an Inventive Step
Background The article covers an Appeal, C.A. (COMM.IPD-PAT) 60/2024, filed by Dong Yang PC, Inc. a Korean company against the decision of Controller of Patents and Designs (Controller) whereby it rejected Dong Yang PC, Inc....
30Jul
Trademark Win for KRBL! Court Says ‘KRB’ Too Close for Comfort
In a recent judgment, the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction granted by the District Judge (Commercial Courts), restraining the defendants, KRB Enterprises and others, from using the mark ‘KRB’...
28Jul
Ensuring Patent Rights are Enforceable and Effective
Interim relief is crucial in patent cases, as trials can be lengthy. Without temporary protection, patentees risk losing the value of their patents due to unauthorized use. Measures like security deposits help enforce damages awards....
28Jul
Numerical Trademark Tussle: ‘Liv.52’ prevails over ‘Liv-333’ in Delhi High Court
The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court in Rajasthan Aushdhalaya Pvt. Ltd. vs. Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd & Anr [RFA(OS)(COMM) 18/2025] granted permanent injunction in favour of Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. & Himalaya Wellness...
Newsletters
21Jul
Unreal Campaign Presentation – Lotus Valley International School, Noida
Our Associate Partner, Shabnam Khan, recently delivered an insightful online presentation to students of Grades 10 and 11 at Lotus Valley International School, Noida. The session focused on the critical issue of brands, counterfeiting, and...
26Jun
Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Held by Yantra Institute of Technology and Management, Ambajhari
The Yantra Institute of Technology and Management, Ambajhari, recently organized a comprehensive training program on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of various aspects of intellectual property among their students and...
19Jun
Session on “Scientific Paper in SCOPUS Indexed Journal”
Ms. Suvarna Pandey was invited as a Guest Speaker by the School of Nursing, Noida International University during their Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Scientific Paper in SCOPUS Indexed Journal”, held from 17th to 21st...
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...