Indian Patent Cases and Judgments of 2020
A detailed review of major Indian patent cases and judgments from 2020, addressing core issues in patent opposition, litigation, and enforcement. The analysis offers insights into judicial trends…
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Grants decrease by 39% this week, 23480 patent applications granted till date
This week’s Indian patent statistics indicate a 39 percent decline in grants, bringing the cumulative total to 23480. The report provides an analytical overview of patent publications, examinations,…
Over 2000 FERs issued this week, grants increase by 58%
The latest Indian patent statistics indicate a notable increase in both FERs issued and patent grants, with a 58 percent rise in grants this week. The data, compiled…
Patent Rules amended again, major changes in fee structure for small enterprises; WIPO launches new patent information tool – WIPO INSPIRE and more
The Patent Rules in India have been amended again, introducing major fee reductions for small enterprises. WIPO has launched INSPIRE, a new tool for patent information, alongside key…
Delhi High Court Patent Rules: Comments
This article provides analytical comments on the draft Delhi High Court Patent Rules 2020, focusing on proposed amendments and their legal justification. The discussion addresses critical procedural definitions…
Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part III
This article examines proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957, with emphasis on accessible formats for disabled persons, statutory licensing, and collective management. The suggestions aim to align…
Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part II
This post reviews proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957, addressing royalty rights, assignments, and licensing in Indian copyright law. Key changes include clarifications on author and performer…
Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part I
This article outlines BananaIP Counsels’ key suggestions to amend the Copyright Act, 1957, especially in light of digitalisation and changing business models. It highlights proposed legal changes to…
Jio Announced as Official Women’s T20 Sponsor, Nestle and California Pizza Kitchen Engaged in Trademark Spat, and more
The latest trademark news includes Jio’s title sponsorship of the Women’s T20 Challenge and a high-profile trademark dispute between Nestle and California Pizza Kitchen. Additional updates address legal…
HIGH COURT OF DELHI RULES GOVERNING PATENT SUITS, 2020
The Delhi High Court's draft Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2020 propose a structured framework for patent litigation. These rules address procedural complexities, documentation, and expert involvement, ensuring clarity…
TikTok and Shopify sign E-commerce Deal, Sony Pictures Entertainment Merges Film and Television Divisions, LG Electronics Launches Streaming Platform and more.
This bulletin provides an analytical overview of major e-commerce and entertainment industry events, including TikTok and Shopify’s deal, Sony’s marketing division merger, and LG’s streaming launch. It also…
Changes to UK IP Law from 1st January 2021, Indian Designs added to WIPO Global Design Database, AI related patent applications double and more
This bulletin analyses key IP law changes in the UK from January 2021, the integration of Indian designs into the WIPO Global Design Database, and a notable rise…