A Quick Guide to the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has notified the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 (Rules), defining the procedures to be followed while seeking approval or registering before the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The Rules will come into force effective from December 25, 2024 (from the expiry of 60...
Indian Patent Office issues FAQs on filing of Statement of Working (Form 27) of Patents
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has issued the much-awaited guidance on frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the filing of Statement of Working (SOW) of patents using Form 27. The Patents Amendments Rules 2024 (Amended Rules), which came into effect on March 15, 2024, made substantial revisions to the nature of information required and the...