IPO Updates – Welcome to Official Website of Patent Agents Association

Consequent to the pre-bid conference at Delhi on 20.09.2013, the amended RFP is made available. Proposals are invited. RFP | RFP Track ChangesNOTE: Please also consider the news dated 17th September 2013. The amendments are shown in track changes (27 September, 2013)

CGPDTM launches a dynamic utility which will allow the public to conduct a search to ascertain the status of a patent. Also, the following information is made available in a readily comprehendible format (26 September, 2013)
1. Patents which have expired, i.e. the 20 years term is over.
2. Patents which have ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay the renewal fee.
3. Patents, according to their Number, Title & Technical / Scientific field, which have expired or have ceased to have effect by reason of failure to pay the renewal fee.
The stakeholders are requested to utilize this information in view of the fact that upon expiry, patents becomes open for public use.”

Appointment Order for the post of Examiner in TMR (07 October, 2013)

Public Notice for Reply to the Examination Report (24 September, 2013)

CGPDTM announces the result of the Patent Agent Examination – 2013 Notification | Annexure-I | Annexure-II | Annexure-III. For any query, please send an e-mail to patentagentexam.ipo@nic.in (23 September, 2013)

Proposals are invited for supplying periodicals and / or a common search platform | Notice | The pre-bid conference will be held on 20th September 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at IPO, Delhi. Queries may be sent to sukhdeep.ipo@nic.in The last date for receiving queries has been extended. Queries can now be submitted till 26th September 2013, 02:00 P.M (17 September, 2013)

CGPDTM now launches the dynamic utility to view the disposal of Patent Applications by examination groups as per respective jurisdiction (13 September, 2013)

The public is informed that Microbial Culture Collection Centre (MCC), Pune More… (03 September, 2013)

In yet another effort to increase transparency CGPDTM launches a further dynamic utility to view issued First Examination Reports at a glance (Jurisdiction and Groupwise)
(26 August, 2013)

Draft guideline for Computer Related Inventions (CRIs) | Feedbacks (08 August, 2013)

The hearing which are listed before Dr. Sukanya Cahttopadhayy, Assistant Controller, Patents & Designs on 26th September, 2013 at 11.30 A.M are hereby preponed to 19th September, 2013 at 11.30 A.M due to urgent work of hearing officer (03 September, 2013)

The utility displaying the pending and grant status of Patent applications has now been upgraded to include various status in all available fields of invention (19 August, 2013)

CGPDTM publishes information received from Patentees regarding working of Patented inventions in accordance with section 146(3) of the Patents Act, 1970 read with rule 131(3) of the Patents Rules, 2003 for the year 2012 (24 June, 2013)

Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2013 have been notified. Comments are invited (12 June, 2013)

The office of CGPDTM and WIPO in co-operation with FICCI organise roving seminars for creating public awareness about the Madrid Protocol… | Public Notice (14 August, 2013)

Appointment Order for the post of Examiner in TMR (17 July, 2013)

The provisions relating to the international registration of trademarks under the Madrid Protocol have come into force in India… ( Notification ) | ( Public Notice ) (08 July, 2013)

Due to scheduled maintenance of servers, Online services of Trade Mark Registry shall not be available from 08/08/2013 6.00 PM to 12/08/2013 9.00 AM (08 August, 2013)

The Date for Opening of Technical and Financial Proposal with respect to RFP for Implementation of wired LAN and electrical connectivity in New Cabins at IPO, Kolkata has been extended to 22nd July, 2013 (19 July, 2013)

Due to scheduled network maintenance online services of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks shall not be available between 6:00PM 16/07/2013 and 10:00AM 17/07/2013. Applicants/Agents are advised to prepare for down time and file last date cases through cash counters (within office working hours) of Patent Office (16 July, 2013)

On the request received from Stake holders, the deadline for submitting comments on “Draft Guideline for Computer related inventions” has been extended till 26th July, 2013 for the last time (16 July, 2013)

Applicants can now electronically submit their reply to the Examination Reports by using the ‘Comprehensive e-filing services for Patents’, which will result in internal automation and speedy disposal of Applications (07 July, 2013)

RFP for LAN and Electrical Connectivity in New Cabins(21 June, 2013)

CGPDTM makes available a dynamic utility to view “The Month of Request for Examination for which First Examination Report is being issued” for each examination group of all jurisdiction of Patent Office (17 June, 2013)

Public Awareness Session about the India’s accession to the Madrid Protocol at – Delhi (08 July, 2013)

Public Awareness Session about the India’s accession to the Madrid Protocol at – Chennai | Ahmedabad | Kolkata | Mumbai (20 June, 2013)

Appointment letter issued to candidates for the post of Examiner in TMR (27 May, 2013)

Applications are invited for the JPO IPR Training Programs More… (01 May, 2013)

MESSAGE FROM CGPDTM ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD IP DAY 2013 (26 April, 2013)

Modified Public Notice regarding constitution of joint committees of trademark stakeholders and trademark officers of Mumbai (04 April, 2013)

Due to technical snag online services of Patent and Trademarks have been affected and shall be resume shortly(23 May, 2013)

PATENT AGENT EXAMINATION 2013
– No admit card will be issued where hard copy was not received
– Candidates shall not carry mobile phones inside the examination centre (02 May, 2013)

Patent Agent Examination, 2013 – List of Admit Card Issued, Rejected and List of Applications, where hard copy was not received (02 May, 2013)

PATENT AGENT EXAMINATION 2013 – Candidates to whom admit cards were issued but who did not receive the same due to any reason may visit the Patent Office at Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai or Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Intellectual Property Management, Nagpur and collect the admit cards in person from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 2nd or 3rd May 2013.NOTE:

1. Candidates should collect the admit cards ONLY from the centre opted by them in their application. That is, if a candidate has opted for Delhi as the centre for examination, he/she should collect his admit card ONLY from Delhi.

2. Candidates should carry their original documents submitted with the application. The candidates must mandatorily carry a document to prove their identity such as Voter I-Card/Passport/Aadhar Card etc.

3. Candidates must mention their Applicant ID in the request for issuing a duplicate Admit Card that was allotted to them by the online filing system.

PATENT AGENT EXAMINATION 2013 – List of rejected applications
NOTE: The decision of the O/o CGPDTM is final and no communication shall be entertained in this regard (30 April, 2013)

PATENT AGENT EXAMINATION 2013 – All the admit cards have been dispatched by speed post. Candidates may check the ‘speed post details’ by logging into the online system using their user ID and password. Necessary arrangements will be made for candidates who do not receive admit cards by 29th April 2013. A detailed notice will be published in this regard, shortly (26 April, 2013)

PATENT AGENT EXAMINATION 2013 – The admit cards are being dispatched by speed post. Candidates are advised to regularly visit this site further updates (17 April, 2013)

PATENT AGENT EXAMINATION 2013 – Candidates who have chosen Chennai as the centre for examination and are desirous of appearing in the viva-voce on 6th May 2013, instead of 5th May 2013 on account of assembly elections in Karnataka, may submit a written request to the Controller of Patents, Patent Office,
Chennai by 19th April 2013. NOTE: Requests received after 19th April 2013 will not be considered under any circumstances (28 March, 2013)

Public notice related with appointment letter issued to candidates for the posts of Senior Examiner and Examiner (15 April, 2013)

Public Notice on working of Patents (Form-27) (25 March, 2013)

Public Notice regarding meeting of Stakeholders. (03 April, 2013)

Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks launches GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR PATENT
(25 March, 2013)

The CGPDTM constitutes joint committees of Trademark stakeholders and TMR officials at Mumbai More… (22 March, 2013)

Inviting application for the post of Senior Joint Controller of Patents and Designs to be filled by direct recruitment – Notification and Proforma Pdf | Proforma Word
(22 March, 2013)

CGPDTM launches online public view of GI documents | Public Notice (14 February, 2013)

Online services of Patents shall not be available from 12/04/2013 (6:00PM) to 15/04/2013 (10:00AM) due to technical maintenance activity. Inconvenience is regretted ! (09 April, 2013)

Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) invites sealed item rate tenders from experienced and eligible OEM for Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of New Digital Conference Hall Systems AT IPO SECTOR-14, DWARKA, NEW DELHI More… (21 March, 2013)

Last date for the submission of comments on annexure VI of SCT/27/4 has been extended till 28th March 2013.The comments may be sent by mail to sukhdeep.ipo@nic.in (13th March, 2013)

CGPDTM issues public notice regarding issuance of Legal Certificates – Public Notice | Office Order (25 February, 2013)

The last date for making online application for Patent Agent Examination 2013 has further been been extended upto 15th March 2013 (5:00PM) Notification. All other deadlines will remain unaffected. In case of any technical problem in accessing the service, kindly contact the system administrator at kamal.singh@nic.in For any other query kindly contact: patentagentexam.ipo@nic.in (13 March, 2013)

The CGPDTM extends the special drive for recordal of post registration changes in trademarks, to the month of March 2013. Public Notice
Schedule – Ahmedabad | Chennai | Kolkata | Mumbai | Delhi (27 February, 2013)

Due to Scheduled maintenance, online services of Patents shall not be available from 15th March 2013 (Friday) 5:30 PM IST to 18th March 2013 (Monday) 9:00 AM IST and from 16th March 2013 (Saturday) 8:00 AM IST to 18th March 2013 (Monday) 9:00 AM IST for Trademarks (15 March, 2013)

Deadline for submitting applications for the National Intellectual Property Awards 2013 has been extended until 11th March 2013 (28 February, 2013)

CGPDTM invites tenders for providing Facility Management Services in Rajiv Gandhi NIIPM/PIS, Nagpur More… (26 February, 2013)

The CGPDTM issues a fresh Public Notice regarding Post Registration recordal drive (18 February, 2013)

Public Notice regarding meeting of Stakeholders. More… (4th March, 2013)

Public notice related with posting for the post of Examiner of Patents and Designs (19 February, 2013)

The CGPDTM publishes the branch wise list of pending requests for recordal of post registration changes in the trademarks, which would be taken up in the special drive.
Schedule – Ahmedabad | Chennai | Delhi | Kolkata | Mumbai (13 February, 2013)

Public Notice on working of Patents (Form-27) (12 February, 2013)

O/o the CGPDTM invite the valuable comments within 15 days from the publication of the document particularly on annexure VI of SCT/27/4.The comments may be sent by mail to sukhdeep.ipo@nic.in (06 February, 2013)

Schedule of disposal of requests (in respect of all branches of the TMR) for recordal of Post Registration changes in the Trademarks Public Notice
Schedule – Ahmedabad | Chennai | Kolkata | Mumbai | Delhi (30 January, 2013)

CGPDTM invites applications for the National Intellectual Property Awards 2013 | Application Form (21 January, 2013)

Notification for Patent Agent Examination 2013 (01 February, 2013)

The CGPDTM issues a Public Notice regarding association fee in respect of application for registration of trademarks (05 February, 2013)

Public notice with reference to payment of fee and issuance of CBR (04 February, 2013)

Vacancies for Deputation/Deputation (including short term contract) in Patent Office and Trade Marks Registry. Last date to receive applications is 14.02.2013 Notification | Application form – Word | Pdf (14 December, 2012)

Draft Guidelines for Examination of Biotechnology Applications | Public Notice | Feedback(30 January, 2013)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks releases eVersion of the Patents Act, 1970 (html |pdf) and the Patents Rules, 2003 (html | pdf) incorporating all amendments till date (30 January, 2013)

The CGPDTM initiates a special drive for disposal of applications/requests for recordal of post registration changes in the trademarks including their assignments. | Public Notice (10 January, 2013)

Comprehensive e-Filing Services for Patents launched by Shri Saurabh Chandra IAS, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, M/o Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The existing E-filing services will be discontinued with effect from 12:00 hours IST on 31.12.2012 | Photo Gallery | Press Release (15 December, 2012)

CGPDTM extends last date for submitting comments on the draft “GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS” to 18th January 2013. There will be no further extension. Also please note that e-mail id to which the comments are to be sent is a.chakaraborti@nic.in and not to a.chakraborti@nic.in. Any comments if already sent to the wrong e-mail id may please be sent to the correct one (9 January, 2013)

Appointment letter issued to 2 candidates for the post of Examiner of Patents and Designs (27 December, 2012)

CGPDTM launches the final version of the Guidelines for Processing of Patent Applications relating to Traditional Knowledge and Biological Material (18 December, 2012)

Caution Notice (15 December, 2012)

The CGPDTM has published the list of patent applications related to Ayurvedic and Herbal based medicines filed at IPO (Published up to 30-11-2012) (14 December, 2012)

Public Notice (13 December, 2012)

Public Notice on RBI guidelines (13 December, 2012)

Special drive for disposal of opposition / rectification matters(13 December, 2012)

Opposition hearing fixed between 17/12/2012 to 31/12/2012 (both dates inclusive) at Trade Marks Registry,Delhi may be treated as adjourned due to special drive for disposal of trademarks opposition/rectification in settlement matters. Fresh date of hearing in these cases will be communicated in due course More… (06 December, 2012)

Disposal of Opposition / Rectification matters under special drive More… (06 December, 2012)

Public Notice for applicants, agents, attorneys and stakeholders of Patent and Trade Marks More… (05 December, 2012)

The Hearings which are listed on 14th December, 2012 in Design Wing, IPO, Kolkata is postponed due to urgent work of the Hearing officer and rescheduled on 20th December 2012 at 11.30 A.M. (04 December, 2012)

Public Notice for applicants, agents, attorneys and stakeholders of Patent and Trade Marks More… (03 December, 2012)

Roster of Group B (Non Gazetted) and Group C (except Multi Task) in respect of Patent Office (30 November, 2012)

1. CGPDTM invites proposals for providing (i) access to patent database & interface; and (ii) developing a customized integrated search platform and related interface.
Deadline for submission of proposals: 28th December 2012 – Notice | RFP (23 November, 2012)
2. Reference may also be had to the news item dated 13th September 2012.

Tender for Renovation and re-conditioning of existing Fire Fighting System at IPO, Sector – 14, Dwarka, New Delhi (30 November, 2012)

CGPDTM extends last date for submitting comments on the draft “ GUIDELINES FOR PROCESSING OF PATENT APPLICATIONS RELATING TO TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL” to 29th November 2012. There will be no further extension (22 November, 2012)

CGPDTM considers trademarks Polo (label with device of polo player) and GE monogram as well-known Trademarks within the meaning of Section 11 (8) of the Trade Marks Act 1999 | well-known trademarks (16 November, 2012)

CGPDTM publishes draft Guidelines for processing of patent applications relating to traditional knowledge and biological material for comments/suggestions | Public Notice (08 November, 2012)

Central Government revokes Patent No. 252093 under Section 66 of the Patents Act, 1970 More… (07 November, 2012)

CGPDTM initiates special drive for disposal of trademarks opposition/rectification matters on the basis of withdrawals requested therein More… (07 November, 2012)

Patent (Amendment) Rules 2012 (07 November, 2012)

Walk-in-interview regarding Contract Examiner More… (31 October, 2012)

Henceforth TMR hearing and adjournment details will be available in the TMR webpage under Other Information (http://ipindia.nic.in/tmr_new/default.htm ) (12 October, 2012)

The CGPDTM launches online tool for making request for correction of Clerical Errors in the Trade Marks recordsMore… (18 September, 2012)

Opposition hearing fixed from 24/09/2012 to 26/09/2012 before Shri G.L.Verma, Deputy Registrar, New Delhi may be treated adjourned due to administrative reasons (24 September, 2012)

1. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Patent Office, Mumbai will remain closed on 19th September 2012. Therefore, instead of 19th September 2012, the financial proposals will now be opened on 20th September 2012 (11:00 a.m.). All the other timelines will remain unaffected2. RFP for providing (i) patent database & interface; and (ii) developing a customized search platform and related interface.
NOTICE: Pursuant to further requests received in this office, last date for submitting proposals has been extended. Relevant timelines have been re-established as follows:
a. Last date for submitting proposals: 17th September 2012 (5 p.m.)
b. Opening of qualification (eligibility criteria) & technical proposal: 18th September 2012 (10:00 a.m.)
c. Opening of financial proposal: 19th September 2012 (11:00 a.m.)
Parties fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be required to make a presentation on technical aspects of the proposal and will also be required to clarify any queries that may arise with respect to the proposal on 18^th September 2012 (11:00 a.m.) RFP | RFP (Track Changes) | Minutes of the meeting | Clarification | Cancellation Notice (13th September 2012)

National Institute of Intellectual Property Management renamed as “Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management” More… (5 September, 2012)

Adjournment of hearings in opposition matters posted from 3rd September, 2012 to 7th September, 2012 fixed at Trade Marks Registry, Kolkata More… (31August, 2012)

Results Framework Document (RFD) of the O/o CGPDTM for the year 2012-13 (30 August, 2012)

CGPDTM makes available the list of Pending Applications and Granted Patents related to Food and Pharmaceutical along with Traditional Knowledge (23 August, 2012)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 2 Examiners of Patents and Designs Posting Details (22 August, 2012)

The CGPDTM invites suggestions for publication of classification of goods and services for the purpose of registration of Trade Mark More… (16 August, 2012)

CGPDTM makes available the list of pending applications & granted patents in the field of Food & Pharmaceuticals (9 August, 2012)

All the requests for making corrections in the electronic Register of Patent Agents have been disposed of. Registered Patent Agents are requested to verify (6 August, 2012)

CGPDTM invites tenders for providing Facility Management Services in Intellectual Property Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai More… (3 August, 2012)

CGPDTM issues circular for Third Party Observation System in respect of International Patent applications which have already been published. Circular | ePCT Third Party Observations (2 August, 2012)

Stakeholders meeting on Patents, Designs & Geographical Indications chaired by the CGPDTM will be conducted at IPO, Chennai on 03-08-2012 (Friday) from 04.00 P.M. to 05.00 P.M. All Patent Agents/Attorneys/Stakeholders are invited to participate in the meeting and offer their valuable suggestions. (2 August, 2012)

IMPORTANT: CGPDTM issues instructions for filing of PCT National Phase Applications. These instructions also apply to cases under reference which are filed through online filing facility More… (2 July, 2012)

CGPDTM makes available the list of Patent Applications related to Traditional Knowledge (25, July, 2012)

Walkin interview for the post of Examiner of Trade Marks More… (24 July, 2012)

National Institute of Intellectual Property Management inaugurated on 21st July 2012 More… (23 July, 2012)

Inauguration of NIIPM at Nagpur on 21-07-2012 More… (20 July, 2012)

The Stakeholders meeting on the SCT document ( Document 1 | Document 2 ) will be held at Patent Office Kolkata on 26th July 2012 at 11:30 AM | Patent Office Delhi on 27th July 2012 at 11:30 AM | Patent Office, Chennai on 27th July, 2012 (Friday) at 11:30 AM | Patent Office, Mumbai on 30th July, 2012 (Monday) at 11:30 AM. All are requested to attend the meeting to discuss the various issues of the documents and to invite their valuable comments (18 July, 2012)

O/O CGPDTM invite comments from stakeholders on Draft Treaty on Industrial Design Law. Document 1 |Document 2. All the stake holders are hereby requested to send their valuable comments within 30 days from the date of this publication to sukhdeep.ipo@nic.in (18 May, 2012)

Appointment/Posting Public Notice (12 July, 2012)

Adjournment of Hearing fixed at Mumbai More… (5 July, 2012)

Adjournment of Hearing fixed at Mumbai More… (22 June, 2012)

The CGPDTM takes serious note of bouncing of cheques Public Notice (14 June, 2012)

Adjournment of Hearing fixed at Mumbai More… (12 June, 2012)

CGPDTM re-organises the functioning of the Trade Marks Registry – Public Notice | Office Orders (8 June, 2012)

CGPDTM issues appointment letter to 6 candidates for the post of Examiner of Patents and Designs More… (31 May, 2012)

CGPDTM invites tenders for execution of Interior Redesign of Patent Office, Kolkata More… (15 May, 2012)

Applications are invited for the JPO / IPR Training Program More… (4 May, 2012)

Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks launches IPAIRS 2.0 (New Version of IPAIRS) (24 April, 2012)

Appointment / Posting order for 14 Examiners of Patents and Designs Posting Details (20 April, 2012)

CGPDTM invites tenders for execution of Interior Redesign of Patent Office, Delhi – Notification | Document(11 April, 2012)

The Controller General issues order granting Compulsory License in the matter of NATCO Vs. BAYER | (12 March, 2012)

Electronic Register of Patent Agents is made AVAILABLE to the public by the CGPDTM. Any error/shortcoming of entries in the Register may be intimated to the Controller General at meenakshi.ipo@nic.in (28 February, 2012)

Notification issued by CGPDTM regarding Publication of list of International Non proprietory Names declared by the WHO Notification | List (14 February, 2012)

Due to technical maintenance activity of Servers, Chennai jurisdiction applications at IPAIRS 2.0 “Application Status”, shall not be available from 6:00 PM of 27/04/2012 till 12:00 Noon of 30/04/2012 (27 April, 2012)

It is informed to all concerned that due to administrative reasons the training progs. no 18 & 19 scheduled to commence from 5th & 13th March respectively as per training schedule of NIIPM have been cancelled (6 March, 2012)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 11 Examiners of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details (2 March, 2012)

O/o CGPDTM invites applications for National IP Awards 2012 | Application Form (10 February, 2012)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 10 Examiners of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details (10 February, 2012)

Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks publishes the list of International Nonproprietary Names declared by the World Health Organisation More… (8 February, 2012)

NIIPM, Nagpur invites sealed tender for Providing transportation Services from NIIPM to hotel & back, to about 80-100 trainee Examiners More… (6 February, 2012)

NIIPM, Nagpur invites sealed tender for Providing Catering Services at NIIPM – Canteen, to about 100-160 persons for their trainee Examiners More… (1 February, 2012)

Public notice related with the Appointment letter Issued to 3 Candidtes for the post of Examiner of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details (31 January, 2012)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 10 Examiners of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details (30 January, 2012)

NIIPM, Nagpur invites sealed tender for providing hotel accommodation for their trainee Examiners in a three months training programme More… (20 January, 2012)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 15 Examiners of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details (20 January, 2012)

CGPDTM issues notice on the remaining 47 files of Registered Trade Marks Notice | List (19 January, 2012)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 20 Examiners of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details (11 January, 2012)

Public Notice regarding Mode of payment for expedited process More… (9 January, 2012)

Public Notice regarding Information to be furnished clearly in the Trade Mark Applications More… (9 January, 2012)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 8 Examiners of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details(4 January, 2012)

CGPDTM publishes the details of training program for newly recruited Patent Examiners More… (2 January, 2012)

Notification inviting applications for the post of Senior Joint Registrar on deputation basis (including short term contract) Notification | Proforma pdf | doc (27 December, 2011)

CGPDTM issues Appointment and Posting orders for 94 Examiners of Patents and Designs Notice | Posting Details (27 December, 2011)

CGPDTM issues public notice regarding Trade Mark Opposition Cases More… (24 November, 2011)

Adjournment of Trade Marks hearing fixed from 14-11-2011 to 18-11-2011 due to administrative reasons More…(14 November, 2011)

Amendment of Trade Marks Rules, 2002 for making e-filing of trademark application mandatory. notifying date 13-10-2011 (03 November, 2011)

It is notified to all concerned that the training programme of NIIPM on subject (2-days prog.) Processing of Indian/International Patent Application (for beginners)dtd. 14-15th November,2011 and (2-days prog.) IPR Management dtd. 16-17th November,2011 have been rescheduled to 29-30th November,2011 and 1-2nd December,2011 respectively More… (03 November, 2011)

Change in address of NIIPM and PIS, Nagpur with effect from 31/10/2011. All the training programmes will henceforth be conducted at the new address (31 October, 2011)

Discussion Paper – Review of Organisational Structure of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trade marks and Geographical Indications (04 October, 2011)

The Training Programme in National Institute of Intellectual Property Management, NAGPUR scheduled for Dates 10 to 14 October 2011 on “Patenting System in India for Engineers” has been posponed to 21 to 25 November 2011 More… (03 October, 2011)

RTI Training Programme on 13th and 14th September, 2011 at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Patents and Trade Marks Office, Plot No.32, Sector – 14, Dwarka, New Delhi More… (27 September, 2011)

TMR hearings fixed from 23-09-2011 to 30-09-2011 and in the month of October 2011, adjourned More… (23 September, 2011)

Circular No. 4 of 2011 on Examination of Patent Applications and consideration of Report of Examiner by the Controller More… (22 September, 2011)

Public Notice regarding Show Cause hearing (TMR) More… (07 September, 2011)

Dates of the Tender AMC of Computer & associated peripherals at Intellectual Property Office – Delhi extended. | See Corrigendum (10 August, 2011)

Notice for registered Patent Agents More… (10 August, 2011)

CGPDTM issues public notice regarding missing files in Trade Marks Registry (29 July, 2011)

Quotations for supply and installation of Batteries under buy back scheme More… (11 August, 2011)

Quotation to supply Scanners with scanning software(s) More… (03 August, 2011)

The Manual of Geographical Indications Practice and Procedure has been finalised and published (27 July, 2011)

Auction of unserviceable items | Annexure (28 June, 2011)

Beware of touts at the Trade Marks Registry (23 June, 2011)

Appointment as Examiner of Patents & Designs – Attestation form shall be accompanied by four passport size photographs. Candidates who have already sent the attestation form without photographs are required to send the photographs to the same address at the earliest Notice | Attestation Form – Word | PDF (22 June, 2011)

List of candidates (in roll numbers) recommended for appointment as Examiner of Patent & Design on the basis of DIPP competitive examination held on 2nd January, 2011 – Announced by DIPP (10 June, 2011)

Annual Report of CGPDTM, 2009 -10 English | Hindi (07 June, 2011)

The selection list of candidates who appeared in the DIPP Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Examiners of Patents & Designs on 2nd January, 2011 will be announced by 10th June, 2011 (01 June, 2011)

Result of Patent Agent Examination – 2011 declared | Annexure-I(25 May, 2011)

Applications invited for JPO/IPR Training Program for Fiscal 2011 (For India) More… (09 May, 2011)

The Trade Marks Registry to engage 10 Examiners of Trade Marks on contract basis – Selection through Walk-in-interview More…(06 May, 2011)

The functioning of the Trade Marks Registries has been re-organised by equitably distributing available manpowerPublic Notice | Office Order (06 May, 2011)

CGPDTM issuses public notice regarding the reconstitution of missing files in Trade Marks Registries alongwith thebranch wise list of missing files (26 April, 2011)

CGPDTM issues public notice regarding the declaration of results of DIPP Competitive Examination for Recruitment of Examiners of Patents & Designs More… (20 April, 2011)

Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks issues Circular regarding “Status Change” in Trade Marks Electronic Database (7 April, 2011)

Results Framework Document of CGPDTM for 2011-12 (1 April, 2011)

The Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has published the Draft Manual of Geographical Indications Practice and Procedure. Comments and suggestions may be sent tosukhdeep.ipo@nic.in by 20th April, 2011.

Manual of Designs Practice and Procedure has been finalized and published. HTML version along with hyper-links will be provided shortly(31 March, 2011)

The Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure has been finalised and published (25 March, 2011)

Extension of Tender dated 1, March 2011 More…(18 March, 2011)

3495 trade marks appllications pending for registration due to deficit fee. Applicants / attorneys requested to tender the deficiency in fee at the earliest. Public Notice | List of TM-61 RFQ (11 March, 2011)

Draft Notification Amendment in Patent Rules (08 March, 2011)

Draft Patents (3rd Amendment) Rules, 2010 are notified. Comments may be sent to Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion by email at sk.lal@nic.in

Applicants/Attorneys requested to file responses relating to trade marks proceedings electronically for speedy processing More…(11 March, 2011)

The last date to tender deficiency in Trade Marks application fee made between 29.12.2010 and 13.1.2011 extended upto 31.3.2011 (10 March, 2011)

Vacancies in Trade Marks Registry, Applications invited Notification | Application Form Word – Pdf (14 February, 2011)

Notification inviting applications for Senior Joint Registrar on deputation basis amended to include duties. Last date extended to 25.2.2011 Notification | Application Form Word – Pdf (02 February, 2011)

Public Notice regarding increased in Fee for filing of New Trade Marks Applications More…(17 January, 2011)

Free public search for Trade marks launched; Application fee hiked with effect from 29.12.2010; deficiency in fees already paid can be tendered till 30th January 2011. Public Notice | Notification (13 January, 2011)

Notice regarding websites misleading as Intellectual Property Office of India (11 January, 2011)

CGPDTM issue public notice regarding issuance of Trade Marks Registration Certificate More…(06 January, 2011)

Authorised officers for correction of Trade Marks Certificates (06 January, 2011)

Date, time, venue and roll numbers of candidates for Patent Agent Examination, 2011 (04 January, 2011)

Registration Status and Duplicate Admit Card of candidates for DIPP COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, 2010 scheduled on Sunday 2nd January, 2011 is available now. The candidate to approach Co-ordinator of the centre on 01-01-2011 (28 December, 2010)

Backlog clearance drive in Patent Office (Dec. 2010 to March 2011) – Response to Public Notice dated 16/7/2010 awaited from Patent Agents / Applicants More… (07 December, 2010)

Time to file petitions in respect of trade marks removed from the Register extended till 31.3.2011 More… (03 December, 2010)

Seminar / Workshop for Geographical Indications (GI) More… (30 November, 2010)

“Due to some administrative reason hearings in show cause matters fixed during the month of November-December 2010 in the trade marks registry, New Delhi are cancelled. Fresh hearing notices will be sent wherever required.” (18 November 2010)

The Patent Office has revised the Draft Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure based on the suggestions and comments received from the stake holders on the earlier draft making it more precise and simple. Any comments/suggestions on the revised draft may be sent to sukhdeep.ipo@nic.in latest by 4th December 2010. The Manual will be finalised before 31st December 2010 Revised Manual (04 November, 2010)

CGPDTM issued public notice regarding Draft Amendment to the Trade Marks Rules,2002 More… (29 September, 2010)

Online services of Patents &Trademarks shall not be available from 12/11/2010 (Friday) 6:00 PM onwards till 15/11/2010 (Monday) 10:00 AM due to Maintenance activity of servers. Inconvenience is regretted ! (12 November, 2010)

Date of tender for Supply of Manpower Extended More… (13 October, 2010)

Patent Agent Examination, 2011 Notification | Application Form – Word | Pdf (06 October, 2010)

Opportunity to file petitions in case of complaints regarding removal of registered trade marks due to non-payment of renewal fees More… (29 September, 2010)

he Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2010 – Draft Rules – G.S.R.731 (E) More… (23 September, 2010)

Suggestions for amendment of the Trade Marks Rules, 2002 solicited through email
Public Notice – Existing Rules Word | Pdf (23 September, 2010)

Result of Trade Marks Agent Examination, 2010 Notification | Results (23 September, 2010)

Last date for receipt of suggestions on amendment of TMR Rules 2002 extended More… (22 September, 2010)

Trade Marks Journal now published every Monday More… (06 September, 2010)

The office of the CGPDTM has now made available to the public a list of Scientific Advisors More… (30 August, 2010)

CGPDTM has issued public notice regarding change in classification of Trade Marks as per gazette notification No.G.S.R 428(E) dated 20.5.2010 More… (23 August, 2010)Suggestions invited from stakeholders for amendment of the Trade Marks Rules, 2002 More… (17 August, 2010)

Offer of appointment issued to candidates selected as Examiner of Trade Marks on contract basis More… (16 August, 2010)

Revised list of Pharmaceutical product patents granted during 2005-06 to 2009-10 released More… (28th July, 2010)

Online services of Patents shall not be available from 12/08/2010(6:00PM onwards) to 13/08/2010 12:00 NOON due to technical maintenance activity. Inconvenience is regretted (13th August, 2010)

Patent Agents/Applicants requested to inform the Controller General non-receipt of office action in respect of responses to First Examination Reports issued on or before 30.6.2009 More… (19th July, 2010)

Trade Marks Registry invites application from eligible retired government officers for engagement as Joint Registrar of Trade Marks on contract basis More… (22nd June, 2010)

The officers and staff of the office of CGPDTM pay homage to Shri R. A. Acharya, the retired Controller General who expired on 18.7.2010 at Pune. May his soul rest in peace (21th July, 2010)

The office of the CGPDTM has now made available to the public the Prosecution History, Complete Specification and Examination Reports of published patent application and all details including e-Register in case of granted patents. The URL of IPAIRS is: http://ipindia.nic.in/ipirs1/patentsearch.htm (23rd June, 2010)

In a further step to achieve complete transparency in the Trade Marks Registry, Office of the CGPDTM has made available to the public complete details of pending Trade Mark Applications, Registered Trade Marks including the Prosecution History, Examination Report, Copy of the Application, e-Register of Trade Marks, Copy of the Trade Mark Certificate, Opposition details etc. Suggestions for further improvement/refinement from the stakeholder are welcome. The details can be seen by logging on “Trade Mark Status” in our official website (22nd June, 2010)

The Schedule & Centres of Examination and the list of Eligible Candidates to whom Admit Cards have been dispatched for Trade Marks Agent Examination June, 2010 to be held at Mumbai, Delhi & Chennai… More… (9th June, 2010)

Recruitment of Contract Examiner in the office of Trade Marks More… (2nd June, 2010)

Trademarks office, Kolkata requires five Casual Labours and three Data Entry Operators to work in the office premises on daily basis for the period of two months More… (31st May, 2010)

The circular regarding JPO / IPR Training posted on 10th May 2010 has been revised to eliminate typographical errors. The inconvenience caused is regretted More… (12th May, 2010)

Result of Patent Agent Examination, January 2010 declared Result Notification – Delhi | Kolkata | Chennai | Mumbai(12th May, 2010)

The annual report of the office of Controller General of Patents,Designs and Trademarks for the year 2008-09 has been released (11th May, 2010)Applications invited for JPO/IPR Training Program for Fiscal 2010 (For India) Circular| Program Outline | Form (10th May, 2010)

Hon’ble Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Anand Sharma gave away the Annual Intellectual Property awards for the year 2009. Annual Intellectual Property awards instituted by Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks More… (27th April, 2010)

CG’s Message on World Intellectual Property Day (26th April, 2010)

CGPDTM has published the details of Pharmaceutical Product Patents granted to Foreign Applicants during last three years More…(23rd April, 2010)

CGPDTM published the details of Pharmaceutical product patents granted by the Indian Patent Office during last three years. More… (23rd April, 2010)

Patent office to make available on request, copies of all relevant documents relating to a patent application after publication u/s 11(A) More… (15th April, 2010)

Applications are invited for registration as Trade Marks Agent under The Trade Marks Act,1999 More… (23rd March, 2010)

All the Published Trade Mark Journals are now available in Archives (in Trade Marks Journal Menu) in retrieval form(19th March, 2010)

The Controller General has issued a public notice to all applicants/patent agents to inform the patent office about the non receipt of First examination reports in respect of RQs (Request for Examination) filed prior to 31-12-2006
More… (9th March, 2010)

Public Notice regarding Geographical Indications Journal More… (5th March, 2010)

Application Status Search has been launched by Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks for Indian Patent Applications under IPIRS in the Public Search Gateway (26th February, 2010)

The newly constituted Trade Marks Agents Examination Board met today and decided to hold the Trade Marks Agent Examination in the 3rd week of June, 2010. Formal notification to be issued shortly. (12th February, 2010)

Patent Agent Registration and Renewal will henceforth be done only by the office of CGPDTM, Mumbai More… (4th February, 2010)

The Controller General has constituted Trade Mark Agent Examination Board for conducting the Trade Mark Agent Examination 2010 More… (3rd February, 2010)

The Time schedule for Patent Agent Examination to he held on 23rd and 24th January 2010 has been resheduled.The date of examination will remain same More… (20th January, 2010)

The Schedule of Examination and the list of Eligible Candidates to whom Admit Cards have been dispatched for Patent Agent Examination January, 2010 to be held at Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi & Chennai More… (19th January, 2010)The Schedule indicating the Centres for conducting Patent Agent Examination on 23rd and 24th January, 2010 has been announced More… (13th January, 2010)

Office Circulars on sequence listing and inspection of dicuments have been issued by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks Circular | Order (13th January, 2010)

The controller General has issued public notice to the patentee and licencees to furnish the information in the prescribed form regarding working of patent under section 146 of the Patents Act 1970, by 31st March 2010 More… (1st January, 2010)

The Controller General has issued notice regarding Patent Agent Examination, 2010 to be held in January at centers located at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and New Delhi More… (1st December, 2009)

The Patent Agent Examination Board under the chairmanship of CGPDTM met on 24.11.2009 and decided to conduct the next Patent Agent Examination on 23rd (written) and 24th (viva-voce) More… (24th November, 2009)

Dr. Francis Gurry, Director General, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) visited Intellectual Property Office, Delhi More… (9th November, 2009)

The Training Programme at NIIPM, Nagpur scheduled to be held on 5-9 October, 2009 has been postponed to 9-13 November, 2009 (1st October, 2009)

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP),Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India in association with FICCI and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is organizing a three day Inter-Regional Forum from November 11th to 13th 2009 at New Delhi More… (15th September, 2009)

Applications are invited from interested persons having the required qualification and experience in the prescribed proforma for empanelment as Scientific Advisors under Rule 103 of the Patents Rules, 2003 to provide technical assistance to various Courts in India under Section 115 of the Patents Act, 1970 | Download Application Proforma (PDF) | More… (10th September, 2009)

The result of Trade Marks Agents Examination held on 15th and 16th June, 2009 has been declared. Names of the successful candidates are also available on the website. More… (22nd July 2009)

The Controller General of Patents,Designs and Trademarks has issued Patent Office Procedure for implementation in the Patent Offices with effect from 1st July 2009 More… (2nd July, 2009)

The CGPDTM has issued a revised list of designated officers under RTI Act, 2005 More… (23rd June, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has directed IPO officers to give the list of their close relatives who are practicing as Patent agent/Trade Mark Agent/IP lawyers More… (23rd June, 2009)

The Patent Offices shall send all the communications including notices and examination reports to patent applicants, patents agents through electronic email from 1st July, 2009. In case the applicant or agent who have not given their email ID, they are directed to submit the same to the respective offices More… (23rd June, 2009)

All the Patent and Trade Marks Agents and Advocates, who have applied for photo identity card may collect their cards, at respective IPO from 26-06-2009 More… (18th June, 2009)

The Controller General has issued office circular to issue a formal speaking order when a pre-grant opposition is rejected More… (4th June, 2009)

The last date to receive the application along with C.V. and other necessary documents in respect of JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Trainers has been extended to 15th July,2009 More… (2nd June, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has issued circular on strict compliance of legal formalities in prosecution of IP applications More… (26th May, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents,Designs and Trademarks has issued directions for strict compliance of International Patent Classification in classification and screening of patent applications More… (20th May, 2009)

Applications are invited in the prescribed proforma for various posts to be filled up on deputation basis in the Trade Marks Registry. The last date to receive these applications in the office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Mumbai is 24th June, 2009 More… (14th May, 2009)

The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks invites applications for training courses for Patent Experts and IP Trainers to be organised by Japan Patent Office in cooperation with Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation(JIII) and Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) More… (8th May, 2009)

The Trade Marks Agents Examination scheduled to be conducted on 25th and 26th May, 2009 has been postponed to 15th and 16th June, 2009 due to certain administrative reasons More… (20th May, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has transferred some officials of Patent OfficesMore… (14th May, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has transferred some officials of Trade Marks and GI vide order dated 04-05-2009 Office Order No. 5, Dated 04-05-2009 | Offfice Order No. 6, Dated 04-05-2009 (5th May, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks has issued circular to rationalise the allotment of patent applications for examination in order to improve the quality of patent examination More… (30th April, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents , Designs and Trade Marks has issued Order for Post Grant Opposition under the Patents Act More… (24th April, 2009)

The result of Patent Agent Examination held in December 2008 has been declared. Out of 567 candidates, who appeared for this examination, 158 candidates have successfully qualified to become eligible to register as patent agent. The details regarding candidates with their marks are also made available on the website More… (6th May, 2009)

The controller General Of Patents, Designs and Trademarks has issued circular for timely publication of patent applications under section 11A of the Patents Act 1970. He has also directed to clear the backlog of such application within a period of TWO months More… (16th April, 2009)

The publication of Trade Marks journal in CD ROM will be discontinued with effect from Ist April, 2009. However, the said journal will be available in the electronic form free of charge at IPO Website More… (19th March, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, has issued office circular to dispose off Patents and Trade Marks contested pending cases as expeditiously as possible latest by 31st March, 2009 in order to avoid unreasonable delays More… (18th February, 2009)

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks has decentralised the work relating to search and issuance of copyright certificate for securing no objection Certificate from Trademarks Registry with effect from 1st April, 2009. Henceforth such requests may be filed at the appropriate office of the Trade Marks Registry at Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmadabad as the case may be More… (13th March, 2009)

Intellectual Property Office, India receives the National Awards for e-Governance 2008-09 More… (28th January, 2009)

Shri P.H.Kurian, IAS has assumed charge as Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks with effect from the forenoon of 22nd January, 2009 at IPO, Mumbai | Photograph (22nd January, 2009)

FICCI-DIPP Nationwide Awareness Campaign on Intellectual Property Rights held on 22nd January 2009 at Kanpur More… (17th February, 2009)

WIPO-India Roving Seminars for the Promotion of Knowledge on Geographical Indications from January 29 to February 6, 2009, at Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata More… (9th January, 2009)

Patent Office, Chennai, Department of IPP, Ministry of Commerce & Industry in association with NIIPM, Nagpur conducted a National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights at Hotel Le Royal Meridien, Chennai on 9 January, 2009 as part of Nationwide IP Awareness Campaign More… (19, January, 2009)

CII-DIPP Nationwide Awareness Campaign on Intellectual Property Rights held on10th January 2009 at IndoreMore… (20, January, 2009)

The office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks under Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIP&P), Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) conducted Intellectual Property Right Sensitisation Programme at Jaipur on 23rd December, 2008 More… (29th December 2008)

Office of the CGPDTM and DIPP under Ministry of Commerce and Industry in association with industry associations and other institutions are jointly conducting numerous seminars… More (11th December 2008)

The Venue for Patent Agent Examination (II), 2008 for candidates appearing from Kolkata centre has been changed. More… (29th December 2008)

The first consultative process on draft Manual of Practices & Procedures of Patent Office is completed with the fourth Stakeholders Meeting at Kolkata on 24th November, 2008 (28th November 2008)

Indo-Swiss Joint Committee meeting on Intellectual Property Rights held on 19th November 2008 at New Delhi (20th November 2008)

Swiss delegation visited the Intellectual Property Office Dwarka, New Delhi on 18th November 2008(19th November, 2008)

PCT Roving Seminar held at Kolkata on 16th and 17th October and at Ahmedabad on 20th and 21st October, 2008. (3rd November, 2008)

The result of Patent Agent Examination held in April, 2008 declared.
(20th October, 2008)

PCT Roving Seminar held at Hyderabad on 13 and 14 October, 2008.
(17th October, 2008)

The fourth Stakeholders Meeting on Manual of Practices & Procedures of Patent Office scheduled to be held in Kolkata on 13th October, 2008 stands postponed. A fresh date of this meeting will be informed shortly. (10th October, 2008)

29, August, 2008 – The third Stakeholders Meeting on Manual of Practices & Procedures of Patent Office was held on 28 August, 2008 at IPO, Chennai More

20, August, 2008 – Stakeholders Meeting on Manual of Patent Practice & Procedure scheduled to be held on 21st August,2008 at Kolkata stands postponed till further announcement More…

25, July, 2008 – First stake holders’ meeting on Draft Manual of Patent Practice and Procedures was held successfully in Delhi on 24th July, 2008 More…

Secretary (DIPP) & President of German Patents and Trade Marks Office signed work plan to implement MOU for cooperation in IPR. More…

Electronic Patent Application Filing hits 1000 Mark in a Year. Electronic Filing of Patent Application was introduced on 20th July 2007. However in less than one year it has reached 1000 figure More..

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with DIPP and FICCI is organizing a Conference in Goa from September 1 to 3, 200 8

First stake holders’ meeting held successfully in Delhi

Press Release on Filing of Online Applications

Secretary(DIPP) & President GPTO signed work plan to implement MOU for cooperation in IPR

(source ipindia.nic.in)