BananaIP Wishes You a Very Happy New Year 2021
Dear Friends, As we bid adieu to a tough and testing year, we feel extremely fortunate and grateful to have you by our side. We wish you a…
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Massive increase in publication percentage this week
This week’s patent and design data reflect a marked increase in Indian patent publications, especially in ordinary publications across major cities. The bulletin provides a structured analysis of…
Rihanna faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Sherlock Holmes Lawsuit dismissed, Spotify launches Plagiarism Risk Detector and more.
This bulletin discusses Rihanna’s ongoing copyright case, the dismissal of the Sherlock Holmes lawsuit, and Spotify’s launch of a plagiarism risk detection tool. It also covers recent gaming…
Microsoft accused of infringing patents related to cloud computing, EPO extends closure of offices and more
The post analyses recent patent lawsuits, including Daedalus Blue’s action against Microsoft over cloud computing technology and Mad Dogg Athletics’ suit against Peloton. It also reports on the…
Sharp decrease in patent publications, minor increase in grant percentage
This week’s Indian patent statistics indicate a sharp decline in patent publications, accompanied by a minor increase in grant percentages. The data, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, provides a…
Burberry Initiates Infringement Suit Against Rapper Burberry Jesus, WhiteHat Jr. Stops WhiteHat Sr. for Now, and more
This post examines significant trademark infringement cases, including Burberry’s action against a rapper and WhiteHat Jr.’s dispute in India. It also reviews new brand licensing deals, domain name…
BananaIP launches ‘Strategic Inventor’ – a free DIY platform for patent drafting, WIPO publishes Intellectual Property Indicators 2020 and more
BananaIP introduces Strategic Inventor, a free online platform for patent drafting tailored to inventors and innovators. The post also covers major international patent updates, including WIPO’s latest IP…
A Session on Intellectual Property for the working executives program at IIM Bangalore
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala (view profile) conducted a session on “IPRs and Licensing” for the working executives program at IIM Bangalore on December 12th, 2020. Please find the…
Patent office examines over 68000 applications till date
The latest Indian patent and design statistics reveal over 68000 patent applications examined and nearly 50000 published in 2020. Compiled by BananaIP Counsels, the report provides a structured…
Launching Strategic Inventor – A Free DIY Platform/System to Draft and File Patents
Strategic Inventor is a free DIY platform launched by BananaIP Counsels to help inventors draft and file patents independently. The system offers structured guidance and optional expert review,…
Philips and Xiaomi face off in Delhi High Court, India and USA sign MoU to strengthen intellectual property cooperation and more
Philips has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Xiaomi in the Delhi High Court, seeking to limit Xiaomi’s activities in India. The post also covers the India-USA MoU…
94% increase in patent publications, over 2000 FERs issued this week
This week saw a marked 94 percent rise in Indian patent publications alongside over 2,000 FERs issued. Key cities contributed to the surge, reflecting robust activity in patent…