Patents

World Intellectual Property Day 2022: Know date, theme, history and importance

The 26th of April is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day, which aims to raise awareness of the value of intellectual property (IP).

Apr 26, 2022, 12:12 PM IST

Trademarks by foreign firms doubled in 2015-16: Report

Trademark applications in the country filed by foreign companies have doubled to 15,670 in 2015-16, reflecting renewed interest in Indian market.

Apr 14, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Google patents 'creepy' internet toys for homes

Google has filed a patent for internet-connected creepy-looking teddy bears and bunny rabbits which could keep a watchful eye on children, eavesdrop on anything we say and control smart home appliances.

May 24, 2015, 17:26 PM IST

Microsoft phones infringe patents: U.S. International Trade Commission judge

Microsoft Corp lost a round in a potentially costly patent battle when a U.S. International Trade Commission judge on Monday found that the software giant used InterDigital Inc`s technology in its mobile phones without permission.

Apr 28, 2015, 04:25 AM IST

Google sets up marketplace to buy patents

Google announced Monday it is setting up an online marketplace for those who want to sell patents to the Internet giant.

Apr 27, 2015, 23:27 PM IST

5,299 patents granted in Apr-Jan period: Govt

During the period, 35,431 patent application have been filed, Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

Feb 27, 2015, 16:11 PM IST

IBM sues Priceline over patents

IBM is suing Priceline over a set of patents that the century-old technology firm says have been vital to the relative newcomer`s success.

Feb 11, 2015, 07:14 AM IST

Microsoft, Samsung settle contract dispute over patents

Microsoft and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd have settled a contract dispute over patent royalties, though terms of the settlement are confidential, Microsoft said in a statement on Monday.

Feb 10, 2015, 05:34 AM IST