China ousts USA as top patent filer, WHO supports COVID-19 patent pool
China has surpassed the USA as the world’s top PCT patent filer, as reported by WIPO. This bulletin also covers major patent litigation and the WHO’s endorsement of…
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290 patent publications, no examinations and no grants in the last week
The latest Indian patent statistics reveal 290 publications and no examinations or grants for the week ending 10th April 2020. This analysis, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, provides a…
Amidst National Lockdown 1997 Trademark Applications Filed Last Week.
Despite the ongoing national lockdown, 1997 trademark applications were filed in India last week, with Delhi leading in filings. This post presents an objective summary of the latest…
Trademark Battle for Social Distancing, Tripura Jackfruit Loses GI Battle and more
This bulletin reviews major trademark and GI updates, including Starbucks' Frappuccino injunction and the Tripura Jackfruit GI rejection. It also covers recent domain name disputes, new brand licensing…
USPTO extends patent deadlines while UKIPO declares interrupted days and other patent news
The USPTO has extended several patent deadlines under the CARES Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the UKIPO has announced "interrupted days" affecting statutory deadlines. The bulletin…
SXSW 2020 to be Launched on Amazon Prime Video, WMG and Spotify Sign New Deal
SXSW 2020 will be launched virtually on Amazon Prime Video following its cancellation due to COVID-19. Warner Music Group and Spotify have signed a new international deal, and…
416 patent applications published, 406 grants and 312 FERs issued by IPO last week
The Indian Patent Office published 416 patent applications, granted 406 patents, and issued 312 FERs last week. This report gives a detailed breakdown of city-wise statistics and design…
US District Court Rules in Favour of Videogame Developer,School Lessons on Harry Potter in Britain, Kickstarter Campaign Infringes Nintendo’s Copyright and more
This bulletin discusses recent US and UK legal developments in copyright infringement, including court decisions on videogame depiction, educational use of Harry Potter, Nintendo's campaign dispute, and sovereign…
Amidst National Lock-down, Trademark Registry comes to a Standstill
The national lockdown has brought the Indian Trademark Registry to a standstill, leading to a notable decrease in registrations. Despite office closures, online filing persists, but the number…
Steelbird wins design infringement suit, Proposal to create special patent pool for COVID-19 related patents and more
Steelbird has secured a significant win in a design infringement suit, with the Delhi High Court awarding substantial damages. This bulletin also discusses updates on the Patent Agent…
Amidst national lock-down, IPO comes to a grinding halt
The Indian Patent and Design Office experienced a sharp decline in activity during the national lockdown, with patent publications and design registrations dropping considerably. The report highlights the…
Extension Granted by IP Office, Trademark Opposition Hearings Cancelled, and more
This post analyses recent trademark opposition hearing cancellations, extensions by the IP Office, and notable brand and GI developments. It offers legal updates relevant to trademark owners and…