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bananaipindia · 5 years

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Electronic filing of PPH request commences at IPO, Indian patent office to be at par with UPSTO and more

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Electronic filing of PPH request commences at IPO, Indian patent office to be at par with UPSTO and more

In this week’s Patent News – Electronic filing of PPH request commences on 5th December 2019, 70 requests already filed; Indian Government to establish IPO based on the model of USPTO; CII publishes unique report on using IP as collateral at the 5th edition of the annual IP Conference; Sisvel and Spotify enter into patent licensing agreement; InterDigital files patent infringement lawsuit against Huawei; Avanci signs patent licensing agreement with Volvo Cars; Hong Kong hosts 9th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum; GCC Patent Office launches new search platform for Patents and other news updates.

INDIA PATENT NEWS

Electronic filing of PPH request commences on 5th December 2019, 70 requests already filed.

On 4th December, the Indian Patent Office issued a notification indicating the commencement of the recently introduced Bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO). According to the notification on ipIndia, the bilateral agreement will come into force from 5th December 2019 and will remain active for a period of three years. Applicants intending to utilize the new route may refer to the – ‘Procedure Guidelines for PPH’ when filing a request for the PPH pilot program. The Applicant must also submit all the prescribed information while electronically filing Form 5-1 under Chapter 5 of the said guidelines.

The notification also highlights the following points:

The number of the requests for the PPH in IPO will be limited to 100 cases per year on first come first serve basis.

An applicant who has filed a patent application, either alone or jointly with any other applicant, shall not file more than 10 PPH requests to IPO per year

Request under the PPH is required to be filed online in prescribed form 5-1 under chapter 5 of the PPH guidelines

An applicant/Authorized agent can file the request for expedited examination on Form 18A only after the request for assigning Special Status filed through the form prescribed in Chapter 5 is accepted by IPO.

In case of defects in Form 5-1 the applicant will be provided opportunity to rectify the defects within 30 days from the issue of notification of defects by IPO

Notwithstanding the above procedure, the timelines for filing a request for expedited examination shall be as prescribed under the Patents Rules, 2003.

You may click here to access the official notification and here to access the Procedure Guidelines.

Expedited Examination under PPH program – only 30 more requests allowed.

In less than a week since the launch of the PPH program between Japan and India, 70 requests for expedited examination have already been filed by various applicants and only 30 more requests may be filed until the end of this year. While the notification states that the number of requests under the PPH program will be limited to 100 cases per year on first come first serve basis, it is not clear if this cap would be increased in the calendar year 2020. The patent office had similarly capped the number of expedited examination requests to 1000 when it was introduced first by the Indian patent office in 2016.

CII publishes unique report on using IP as collateral at the 5th edition of the annual IP Conference

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) recently published a report on the advantages of using Intellectual Property as collateral for financing by drawing examples from all over the world. The report titled – “Creating IP-led technology for a $5 trillion economy,” was published at the 5th edition of the annual IP Conference, in New Delhi.

According to the CII website, the highlights of the report are as follows:

While the regulatory environment is evolving globally and initiatives to provide impetus to IP-backed financing are underway, some economies such as Singapore exhibit a sophisticated regulatory environment as well as a robust infrastructure for IP financing.

IP financing transactions where IP is used as a collateral, have declined over the past five years globally. However, transaction financing where acquired IP is the primary collateral, and monetizing IP under a distress situation have gained traction.

There is increasing interest from large, global PE funds in innovative, IP-based companies. These funds are not only investing in IP-based companies, but also providing finance to help protect IP in certain situations.

You may click here to access the official CII media release webpage for more information.

Indian Government to establish IPO based on the model of USPTO

While speaking during the Question Hour at the Rajya Sabha, last Friday, the Union Minister, Piyush Goyal said that the government is making efforts to set up an Intellectual Property Office that is completely computerized. In line with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Indian government aims to establish an office where the activities of four different IP offices are combined into one. He said, “In the whole of U.S, there is one IPR Office and everybody works online, I am trying to develop that module here.” In addition to this, the Union Minister also spoke about the changes bought by the government to protect Traditional Knowledge, which would have otherwise been lost.

PATENT DISPUTES / INFRINGEMENTS / SETTLEMENTS/ LICENSING

Sisvel and Spotify enter into patent licensing agreement

On 5th December 2019, Sisvel and Spotify officially announced that the duo has entered into a patent licensing agreement in relation to Sisvel’s Recommendation Engine patents. The world-wide patent licensing agreement gives Spotify the access to a patent portfolio comprising of over 350 patents, including international coverage with filings in many countries.

InterDigital files patent infringement lawsuit against Huawei

InterDigital, Inc. has instituted a lawsuit against Huawei for allegedly infringing its patent portfolio consisting of 3G, 4G and 5G standards-essential patents (SEPs). The lawsuit instituted in the U.K, seeks the determination of “fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.” 18th months ago, Huawei’s SEP licensing agreement with InterDigital expired and since then the companies have been making efforts to negotiate the FRAND terms and conditions for a global licensing agreement. The current lawsuit has been filed by InterDigital in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. InterDigital is also seeking a “FRAND injunction” which is similar to what was awarded previously by the High Court of Justice in Unwired Planet v. Huawei.

Avanci signs patent licensing agreement with Volvo Cars

Avanci recently announced that the company has signed a patent licensing agreement with Volvo Cars giving access to 2G, 3G and 4G patents of the 36 patent owners currently present in the Avanci marketplace. Founder and CEO of Avanci said “We are very pleased to have Volvo Cars, one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world and a leader in connectivity, as a licensee.”

INTERNATIONAL PATENT NEWS

Hong Kong hosts 9th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum

China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Center recently hosted the 9th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum. The theme for the Forum was – “Building an Innovative and Inclusive Future for Businesses.” The two-day event witnessed the presence of over 70 speakers in the field of IP. The Executive Director of HKTDC, Margaret Fong, said that Hong Kong has been well-known for trade, finance and innovation and will continue to be important for creating IP, enabling technology transfer, licensing etc. Another speaker, Carrie Lan, Chief Executive of HKSAR said that the government has introduced a new bill in the legislature related to the registration of Trademarks and added that a new patent granting system will be introduced in two-weeks.

GCC Patent Office launches new search platform for Patents

On December 3rd 2019, the GCC Patent Office, in collaboration with WIPO, launched a new patent search platform called “WIPO Publish.” The patent search platform will enable users to have access to all the patents granted by the GCC Patent Office. It will also provide access to all the patent documents that have been filed with the Office. Further, the search tool is said to be in accordance with WIPO’s standards for patent search databases. According to the official GCC Patent Office website, the contents of the patent application can be searched in more than one language. You make click here to access the official notification.

Authored by Vibha Amarnath

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presssorg · 5 years

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World of Beauty, Fitness & Well-being Fair debut in Hong Kong

The World’s Largest Gifts & Premium Fair Opens in April World of Beauty, Fitness & Well-being makes its debut HONG KONG — Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA), the 34thHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27-30 April. The fair will gather over 4,360 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions, forming the largest marketplace for gifts sector in the world. The fair attracted over 48,000 buyers from 139 countries and regions in 2018 edition. This year, the fair will present an all-new World of Beauty, Fitness & Well-being, housing a multitude of cosmetics, skincare, fitness and SPA products from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea, India and New Zealand. The Aromatherapy Company from New Zealand will introduce homemade fragrance, candles and lotions. Bespoke fragrances are also on offer. Highly-acclaimed Hall of Fine Designs will return with over 130 reputed brands from worldwide including B.Duck from Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s Team Green

Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2019 Specializing in 3D eco-puzzle, Japan’s Kokuyo with its signature washi-paper notebook, Germany’s classic notebook brand Leuchtturm and Italy’s creative stationery brand Pininfarina. Startup zone will continue to gather over 30 entrepreneurs from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and the Netherlands, who will present their innovative and unique gifts ideas. Muher, a start-up from Taiwan, will present the world’s first portable laser engraver Cubiio. Group pavilions representing Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, India and the United Kingdom will be established to present gifts ideas across the globe. The HKEA is again organising pavilion at three major zones: Isle of Originality, Brand Oasis and Smart Design HK, to showcase the originality and competitive edge of Hong Kong’s enterprises. Other product zones include World of Gift Ideas, World of Camping & Outdoor Goods, Figurines & Decorations, Toys & Baby Products, Advertising Gifts & Premium, Tech Gifts and Party & Festive Items and so forth. A broad range of product demonstrations and events will offer golden chance to network and exchange ideas. Seminars and forums will cover such hot topics as the latest retail trends in the United States and Mainland China markets, brand-building strategies and business opportunities in emerging markets. The Fair is now open for pre-registration for free admission.

Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Visit our website and get photos here.

Contacts Media Sum Luk Tel: (852) 2240 4048 Email: [email protected] Published at Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:05:09 +0000 Read the full article

#beauty #fitness #gifts #hkea #hktdc #hongkong #premiumfair #wellness

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falconridgegrp-blog · 6 years

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Debut “Smart Construction for Quiet” pavilion to feature green building products and noise-control solutions

The 13th edition of the show, to be held in Hong Kong from 25 ‒ 28 October 2018, is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The 2018 edition of the show is expected to feature about 330 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and welcome more than 14,000 visitors from around the world.

Eco Expo Asia is an environmental trade platform that welcomes a number of different industries to showcase their environmental products and solutions. This year's expo will debut the “Smart Construction for Quiet” pavilion, organised by the Hong Kong Institute for Acoustics (HKIOA) and the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA). The 126 sqm booth will feature green building products and solutions for noise-related construction issues, a key concern for many rapidly developing cities and regions in Asia. Among the highlights of the showcased products will be two sets of hybrid construction excavators from the renowned Japanese manufacturer KOBELCO. The excavators produce low-carbon emissions, little noise and demonstrate a more environmentally friendly solution for the construction and other industries.

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In addition to the pavilion the “Smart Construction for Quiet” symposium will be held on the first day of the fair. The symposium provides a unique opportunity for acoustic professionals, noise control practitioners, architects, site engineers, and building and civil contractors to learn about the latest policies and best practices in tackling construction noise issues. The full-day symposium will gather international experts and industry leaders to deliver a comprehensive programme of talks and panel discussions. Further details and registration guidelines of the symposium can be found here.

Overseas pavilions and group participations bolster the expo's international appeal Each year Eco Expo Asia welcomes overseas pavilions and group participations from around the world. This year will see the largest ever Chinese Pavilion, with the debut of exhibitors from Hunan and Inner Mongolia as well as from a number of cities in the Greater Bay Area. In addition, the lineup of returning pavilions and group participations includes Austria, Canada, State of Bavaria, Europe, Japan, Korea and Switzerland, allowing buyers to gather market intelligence by exploring green products and solutions from around the world.

Commenting on the return of the Switzerland Pavilion, preparing for its sixth participation at the fair, Mr Urs Heutschi, CEO of Swissenviro, said: “Eco Expo Asia is a well-organised international trade fair in an important environmental market, covering relevant and current environmental issues with a strong focus on sustainability. As the organiser of the Swiss pavilion it is a pleasure to return and work. Each year there is a high demand from Swiss companies who wish to participate at the expo due to its regional location as well as the number of quality visitors from South China and Southeast Asia.

Of the companies that will be exhibiting at the Switzerland pavilion this year, SID SA, manufacturer of machinery for waste treatment, will return for the sixth time. Smixin will present its water and soap saving handwashing system and technology while Associated Environmental Systems Limited will showcase its air quality optimisation solutions. A new exhibitor, Brugg Pipesystems, will showcase flexible and rigid pipe systems that help to reduce energy loss and increase efficiency.

As a leading trade fair in Asia for environmental protection, a wide range of environmental product categories will be featured at the show, including Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency, Green Transportation, and Water Treatment and Quality Management. The Startup Zone will also return after its successful debut last year. Its aim is to encourage green startups to explore more business opportunities and connect with investors at the show.

Eco Expo Asia will be held from 25 ‒ 28 October 2018 at AsiaWorld-Expo. For more information, please email [email protected] or [email protected], or visit www.ecoexpoasia.com.

Background information on Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt is the world's largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With more than 2,400 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales of around €669 million. Thanks to its far-reaching ties with the relevant sectors and to its international sales network, the Group looks after the business interests of its customers effectively. A comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). https://constructionlinks.ca/news/debut-smart-construction-quiet-pavilion-feature-green-building-products-noise-control-solutions/ Established in 2003, Construction Links Network is a peer-to-peer network sharing platform for the construction, building and design community. This one-of-a-kind platform provides the tools necessary to source and distribute the latest news, videos, events and innovative products / services the industry has to offer which helps our members plan, design and build great projects around the world.

#construction #building #architecture #engineer #safety

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