LatestIP And Trademarks 1 October 2026
CBI Charges Patent Agent in ₹1.65 Lakh Bribe Scheme
The Central Bureau of Investigation has lodged a case against a Dahisar-based patent agent accused of demanding a bribe of approximately ₹1.65 lakh to influence a Patent Office official and secure a patent grant for a start‑up. The allegation highlights possible corruption in the patent approval process and marks a significant legal action in Mumbai's corporate crime landscape.
CBI files charges against a Dahisar‑based patent agent for allegedly demanding ₹1.65 lakh to influence a Patent Office official and secure a start‑up’s patent.
- Alleged demand: ₹1.65 lakh
- Intended outcome: expedite patent grant for a start‑up
- Investigation led by the Central Bureau of Investigation
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