Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Changes to the Indian Patents Act
The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and adjudicatory functions under the Indian Patents Act to the High Courts. This post analyses the significant legal changes, outlining…
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Google wins against Oracle’s Code Theft Claim, Youtube introduces ‘Checks’ for Copyright violations, Marshmello wins ‘Happier’ Copyright case against ARTY and more.
This bulletin reviews recent legal developments in copyright infringement, including major verdicts involving Google, Youtube, Marshmello, and Bitcoin’s white paper. It provides factual, structured insights into the legal…
PPVFR Act and Powers of High Court following the end of IPAB
The abolition of the IPAB has transferred appellate powers under the PPVFR Act to the High Courts. High Courts now adjudicate on appeals concerning plant variety protection, replacing…
‘Project Bernanke’ – Google’s Secret Project Revealed, Jack Ma’s Networth Rises among Anti-Trust concerns, Anti-Trust Concerns Amid Whatsapp Privacy Policy Update and more.
The article offers an objective overview of recent legal developments in antitrust and privacy law, highlighting global trends and regulatory responses. Key topics include Google’s Project Bernanke, WhatsApp’s…
Netflix and Sony Strike Groundbreaking Licensing deal, Benetton India and Timex ink Licensing deal, WhatsApp announces eCommerce Friendly Business Features and more.
This bulletin discusses major licensing deals such as Netflix and Sony’s exclusive agreement and Benetton India’s partnership with Timex. It also reviews WhatsApp’s eCommerce business features and the…
Vitiation of IPAB – Changes under the Trade Marks Act
The abolition of IPAB under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has transferred its powers under the Trade Marks Act to the Registrar and High Courts. This post analyses…
Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Geographical Indications
The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and rectification authority for geographical indications to the High Courts and Registrars in India. This post analyses the legal and…
Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – What changes under the Copyright Act now?
The abolition of the IPAB through the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has shifted copyright adjudication powers to High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post examines the key changes…
Close to 10,000 patents issued by the patent office so far this year, higher grants likely
Indian patent statistics for 2021 reveal nearly 10,000 grants so far, with detailed breakdowns of publications, grants, and examinations. The post also analyses trends in industrial design registrations,…
Saregama and Triller Enter into Global Music Licensing Deal, TikTok inks Licensing deal in South Africa, Maharashtra Govt.’s Guidelines for E-Commerce and Food Delivery Firms and more.
The post reviews new music licensing deals involving Saregama, Triller, and TikTok, alongside Maharashtra's updated guidelines for e-commerce and food delivery services. It further explores key trends and…
TuneIn Loses Appeal in UK infringement Lawsuit, Nike sues MSCHF for copyright infringement, Brexit does not hasten exit from EU Copyright Law and more.
This bulletin covers key copyright infringement lawsuits featuring TuneIn and Nike, and assesses the UK’s continued alignment with EU copyright law post-Brexit. It also highlights developments in open…
Copyright, Information Technology and eCommerce Govt. Notifications-2021
This update covers key 2021 government notifications on copyright, information technology, and eCommerce. It discusses new copyright amendment rules, IT intermediary guidelines, and the national blockchain strategy, providing…