A new feature titled “Opposition and Rectification Cause List” has been introduced under the Dynamic Utilities section by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). This feature aims to streamline the process of attending hearings held virtually in Opposition and Rectification proceedings. By providing direct access to hearing details and links, it eliminates the hassle of accessing and securing hearing links.
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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a draft notification for the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2025, aiming to simplify and digitize the payment of license fees for copyrighted content. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has called for feedback from stakeholders and the public by July 5, 2025. The proposed changes are expected to improve transparency and streamline the copyright licensing process.
The notification is accessible here.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released a draft notification proposing amendments to the Copyright Rules, 2013, on June 4, 2025. The amendment introduces Rule 83(A), mandating that owners or licensors of literary works, musical works, and sound recordings establish and maintain an exclusive online payment mechanism for collecting license fees for communication to the public. This move aims to streamline and digitize the process, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for creators across India.
The notification is accessible here.
The Uttar Pradesh State Sericulture Cooperative Federation has secured trademark registration for ‘Silk Banarasi’ to promote authentic handloom-woven silk sarees from Varanasi and nearby regions. The initiative includes a marketing portal, showrooms in major cities, and certification from the Central Silk Board. Each product will feature a QR code linking to a video of its weaving process, ensuring quality, transparency, and boosting global recognition of Banarasi silk.
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India has established an eight-member expert panel to assess whether the Copyright Act of 1957 sufficiently addresses legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Set up by the commerce ministry, the panel includes IP lawyers, government officials, and industry leaders. It aims to analyze AI-related copyright issues and recommend policy changes. This move comes amid global scrutiny, including lawsuits against AI firms like OpenAI over the use of copyrighted material.
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