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The Indian Patent Office has extended all deadlines for IP filings to 18th May 2020 due to the ongoing lockdown. WIPO has launched a COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker,…
This week’s Indian patent statistics reveal a general decrease in activity at the IPO, with reductions in publications and grants. Over 25000 patent applications have been examined to…
The Indian Trademark Registry is accelerating its operations, with a noted 16 percent increase in examined applications amid lockdown relaxations. Weekly and yearly statistics highlight ongoing trends in…
With the shift to online platforms during lockdown, artists face new intellectual property challenges and risks. BananaIP Counsels offers free legal consultation to help artists protect and monetise…
This bulletin discusses key trademark, domain dispute, and IP law developments in India and abroad. It includes Dream11’s legal victory, GI updates, and recent brand licensing news with…
The USPTO has ruled that AI cannot be named as a patent inventor, aligning with recent decisions by UKIPO and EPO. The Indian Patent Office has extended the…
The Indian Patent Office has resumed partial operations amid the extended national lockdown, resulting in a marked increase in patent publications, grants, and design registrations. This update provides…
Ford faces a major copyright infringement lawsuit for alleged unauthorised use of music in advertisements. Jennifer Lopez is sued over sharing a photographer's image on Instagram. The US…
BananaIP is offering free patent and design filings in India for eligible COVID-19 related inventions if applicants adopt the Open COVID Pledge. This initiative aims to encourage innovation…
The Indian Patent Office has postponed the WIPO-Indian Summer School and IP Innovation Gallery due to COVID-19. WIPO introduces e-PCT version 4.7, and IBM offers free patent access…
This post explores recent legal developments in trade secrets litigation, including the Tesla-Zoox and VIPKid-GSX cases, and addresses privacy and data security challenges in COVID-19 tracking technologies. It…
This weekly update presents Indian patent statistics with 265 publications and 219 grants, based on official data. The post also summarises industrial design registrations and city-wise contributions, providing…