Apr 27, 2021, 00:06 AM IST
New Delhi: US President Joe Biden on Monday (April 26) expressed solidarity with India in its fight against COVID-19 and asserted that his country was determined to support its efforts by quickly deploying resources like therapeutics, ventilators and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of Covishield vaccine, according to a statement here.
Biden expressed the support of the US to India in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the two leaders discussed the pandemic situation in their countries, including India s ongoing efforts to contain a second wave of COVID-19 through expedited vaccination efforts, and ensuring supply of critical medicines, therapeutics and medical equipment.
US firm set to get trademark rights for Vietnam s ST25 rice brand
By Phuong Anh, Anh Minh April 25, 2021 | 08:03 pm GMT+7
ST25 rice is displayed for sale at a store in HCMC, April 23, 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran.
A U.S. firm s application for the ST25 trademark has passed its examining attorney s review and will be published on May 4, which marks an initial approval.
Out of the five applications for ST25 submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) so far, the one made by I&T Enterprise Inc. has crossed the first stage.
The U.S firms had begun registering the trademarks ST25 and World’s Best Rice since last June, seeking to profit from the brand’s prestige.
We made different types of seizures during the first quarter, which reflects the inspectors’ vigilance, discipline and professionalism, said Mr Kamali. The department [is] supported by 77 screening systems – 58 systems for bigger baggage and 19 devices for handbags.
Earlier this month, Dubai Customs recycled counterfeit products worth an estimated Dh1 million ($272,000).
More than 134,000 items from 42 fake brands were seized, including designer bags, watches, gloves, glasses and car parts, authorities said. The UAE has stepped up inspection campaigns and is using blockchain technology to crack down on fraud and counterfeiting.
The country has also signed several international treaties for the protection of copyright
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