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
16Jul
Trademark Parody – Laughing Matter or Legal Minefield?
In India, humour, parody, and satire have always been a big part of public conversations. They are great for challenging societal and political norms and speaking out against institutions, politics, and even big companies. In...
14Jul
Yamaha Secures “WR” trademark via Exceptional Circumstances Route
In a recent ruling Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha vs The Registrar of Trade Marks, Comm (Misc) 650 of 2022, the Bombay High Court has set aside the order of the Registrar refusing Yamaha’s ‘WR’ mark...
11Jul
Relief Beyond Expiry? Delhi High Court Clarifies Patent Infringement Limits
Background The Plaintiff, Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Jidoshokki (Toyota), Japan, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against LMW Limited (“defendant”) for alleged patent infringement related to Indian Patent IN759 titled “Fiber Bundle Concentrating Apparatus in Spinning Machine.”...
10Jul
Delhi High Court: MAX MUELLER BHAVAN has substantial reputation and is not merely a building name
Goethe-Institut sued the defendants for unauthorised use of the marks MAX MUELLER and MAX MUELLER INSTITUTE for similar educational services The court noted that a passing-off action will lie even against a registered trademark owner...
Newsletters
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...
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...