Part IV: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?
This post analyses the Indian legal stance on descriptive marks under the Trademark Act, 1999. It explains the criteria for their protection, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and secondary…
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Weekly Patent News Bulletin: Qualcomm and L.G Electronics sign patent license agreement, New Balance sues Nautica and more
This weekly bulletin reviews major patent news, including a new licensing agreement between Qualcomm and L.G Electronics and design infringement litigation by New Balance. The updates also feature…
Interesting Patents and Inventions of the week
The bulletin presents this week's most interesting patents and inventions from the Indian Patent Journal, featuring expert curation by BananaIP Counsels’ patent attorneys. Highlights include innovative solutions in…
Patent News Bulletin: Indian Patent Statistics and Industrial Design Statistics
This bulletin examines current Indian patent and industrial design statistics, including publication and grant trends across major cities. The analysis is prepared by the patent division at BananaIP…
BananaIP’s corporate training for Inventors and R&D personnel
BananaIP conducted a customized corporate IP training program for inventors on 23rd August . The schedule of the training program was as follows. S.No Topic Particulars 1. Inventing…
Copyright and eCommerce Law News: Apple Sues Corellium for Copyright Infringement, YouTube Sues Copyright Troll for Extortion, US Govt Supports Led Zepplin in Infringement Case and more
This bulletin examines recent highlights in copyright infringement and eCommerce law, including court orders against piracy sites and major lawsuits by Apple and YouTube. It also discusses policy…
Vistara Airlines Wins a Counterfeit Battle, Tirur Betel Leaf Gets GI Tag and Other News
This week’s update reviews Vistara’s victory in a counterfeit case, the GI tag for Tirur Betel Leaf, and key trademark legal developments. It also covers brand expansion and…
‘Trade Secret’ Law is Turning Out to be a Well-Kept ‘Secret’
The blog explores the lack of specific trade secret legislation in India, focusing on how confidential business processes are currently protected. It evaluates the stalled National Innovation Act,…
Patent Trolls – Threat to Innovation and its Users!
Patent trolls increasingly target both manufacturers and end users, causing significant financial and operational challenges. This analysis explores a key US case, the effect on businesses, and the…
Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?
This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under…
Patent News Bulletin: Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting Inventions, 3-day training program on IP strategy and more IP news
This bulletin analyses Indian patent statistics, design registrations, and recent patent grants, alongside notable inventions and industry updates. It also reports on IP strategy training initiatives and international…
Court Gives ‘Mission Mangal’ the Green Signal, Copyright Infringement Suits against P&G and Lady Gaga, Amazon to Acquire Stake in Future Retail, and more
The bulletin analyses recent legal news in entertainment and e-commerce, including the Bombay High Court’s clearance of 'Mission Mangal' and ongoing copyright disputes involving global brands. It also…