2013, like the preceding years, reflects the major developments made at our patent office. 2013 saw the initiation of publishing and inviting comments on various issues like those on computer related inventions, and on examination of biotechnology applications. Several drives were conducted to clear pending trademark applications and concerns. One major development was that our patent office started functioning as an International Search Authority, and as an International Preliminary Examination Authority. Besides initiating and managing these developments, the Controllers at...
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