An Effective Method Towards the Protection of IP
John Doe orders have become a significant tool in India for protecting intellectual property against online piracy. By targeting specific infringing links, these court orders ensure a balanced…
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Biodiversity law requirement of NBA Approval for Indian herbal companies
This article reviews the necessity of NBA approval for Indian herbal companies under the Biodiversity Act, especially after the Divya Pharmacy judgement. It outlines the legal framework governing…
Swarovski’s Shining Trademark Win, Walmart Accused for Trademark Infringement, DPIIT Issues GI Logo, Tagline Usage Guidelines and Other News
This bulletin examines recent Indian and international trademark cases, brand licensing developments, and DPIIT's guidelines on GI logo usage. It provides structured legal updates and statistical analysis relevant…
From Dress Pin to Safety Pin
Inventive step or non-obviousness is essential for patentability and is illustrated here through the development of the Dress Pin and Safety Pin. This analysis objectively examines how improvements…
Intellectual Property, Open Source and Intelligent Automobiles
The article analyses intellectual property risks of using open source software in AI-powered automobiles. It focuses on licensing, patent risks, and evolving models in the automotive sector, offering…
European Patent Office launches – Strategic Plan 2023, Interesting Inventions and more patent news
This bulletin provides a legal-analytical summary of patent news, including the European Patent Office Strategic Plan 2023 and Indian patent trends. It covers new inventions, industrial design statistics,…
Gigi Hadid Claims Copyright, Disney to Re-Release ‘Avengers: Endgame’, and more
This bulletin covers major copyright and entertainment law news, including Gigi Hadid’s copyright claim, Disney’s Avengers Endgame re-release, and notable legal developments in India and abroad. The update…
Roaring Win for FUCT: US Supreme Court Strikes Down USPTO’s Ban, Dream Theatre Associates with Ninja Hattori, Kolhapuri Chappals Gets GI Tag and Other News
This post covers significant trademark news, including the FUCT US Supreme Court ruling and the GI tag for Kolhapuri Chappals. It also reviews major licensing agreements and Indian…
The Progress and Value of Patents in India
Patents in India have gained importance as drivers of innovation and business value over the past decade. The Indian patent system, while still evolving, has improved in efficiency…
Court Order Blocks 76 Websites, Xiaomi Fires Infringing Employee, Former Snap Exec Launches Verishop, and more
This bulletin examines significant copyright infringement news and legal actions across various industries, including court-ordered website blocking and major lawsuits. It further covers intellectual property developments involving tech…
Reliance Jio’s Trademark Win, Sachin Scores; Sues Australian Bat Maker for Dues, International Licensing Awards 2019, Karnataka Proposes Geographical Indication Policy and Other News
This edition covers major trademark news including Reliance Jio’s court win, Sachin Tendulkar’s licensing dispute, and Karnataka’s GI policy proposal. It also presents key international trademark and licensing…
3M settles patent infringement suit, IP5 launch AI taskforce, EPO online courses and more
The bulletin reports on 3M’s patent infringement settlement, Indian and international patent statistics, the IP5 AI taskforce, and EPO’s new online courses. Key industry developments and IP initiatives…