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
7Jul
Amazon Tech Gets Breather as Delhi High Court Stays Damages Award
The Delhi High Court granted Amazon Technologies Inc. (Amazon Tech) a stay on the operation of the decree awarding ₹336,02,87,000/- (approx. US$ 390 Million) plus costs for trademark infringement, highlighting serious procedural irregularities, lack of...
4Jul
Application of Section 3(d) on the Intermediate Pharmaceutical compounds
Background In an Appeal from refusal Order of a Patent Application the Delhi High court clarified that even for Intermediate chemical compounds, it is important to show enhanced therapeutic efficacy to overcome objection under section...
3Jul
Delhi High Court Holds “algorithms” and “computer program” not Patentable
C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 439/2022 The invention claimed in the patent application is a mere sequence of instructions stored in hardware without solving any technical problem or offering any technical advancement to the hardware. The article discusses an...
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)....
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 –...