WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) based tool to help users in the classification of trademark images according to the Vienna Classification. The Vienna Classification Assistant can be accessed at – https://www3.wipo.int/bnd-api/vienna-classification-assistant/.
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Delhi High Court resumes physical filing of matters
The High Court of Delhi has notified resumption of physical filing of non-urgent/ordinary matters. However, the Court has clarified that such matters shall be taken up for hearing only after the normal functioning of the Court is resumed.
The notification can be accessed at – http://delhihighcourt.nic.in/writereaddata/Upload/PublicNotices/PublicNotice_M8KHH5F7T7L.PDF
Ministry of Agriculture to fund start-ups
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship Development programme in order to promote innovation and agripreneurship. Various types of start-ups are covered under this programme, including agro-processing, artificial intelligence, digital agriculture, farm mechanisation, waste to wealth, dairy, fisheries, etc. As part of this programme, in addition to financial assistance, training on technical, finance, intellectual property, statutory compliance issues, etc. will also be provided to the start-ups.
The press release can be accessed at – https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1643788.
Suspension of functioning of Delhi High Court extended further
The High Court of Delhi has notified that suspension of its functioning has been further extended until August 14, 2020. The notification can be accessed at – http://delhihighcourt.nic.in/writereaddata/Upload/PublicNotices/PublicNotice_1KTW5SWXGT5.PDF
National Agriculturally Important Microbial Culture Collection (NAIMCC) acquires status of the International Depositary Authority (IDA)
The National Agriculturally Important Microbial Culture Collection (NAIMCC) has acquired the status of an International Depositary Authority (IDA) under the Budapest Treaty on July 28, 2020. This is the third facility in India to be designated as an IDA.
The NAIMCC started functioning in 2001 as a national collection for agriculturally important microorganisms (AIMs). Currently, NAIMCC holds 6497 AIMS including 2423 bacteria including actinomycetes, 3828 fungi and 246 cyanobacteria.
The relevant public notice issued by the World Intellectual Property Forum (WIPO) can be accessed at http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/News/691_1_Budapest_338_E.pdf