Testing Parameters for Software Patentability
This article examines the challenges in determining software patentability under US and Indian law. It proposes a balanced form and function model to address the shortcomings of current…
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One Plus in Trademark Trouble, Kodak Clicks with Forever21 Apparel, Alphonso Mango Obtains GI Registration and other news
The post presents the latest trademark news from India, featuring statistical insights, major legal disputes, and notable brand collaborations. Key highlights include the Alphonso mango GI registration and…
Indian start-ups filing more patent applications, Groupon settles patent dispute IBM and more
The post provides a detailed overview of Indian patent filing trends, especially among start-ups, and reports on key patent disputes and settlements such as Groupon versus IBM. International…
Scent as a Trademark, Apple in Trouble for Memoji, Goan Chilli Applied for GI and Other News
This update analyses key trademark developments in India and globally, including statistics, scent marks, legal disputes with Apple and Netflix, and the GI application for Goan chilli. It…
DELHI HIGH COURT STAYS SALE OF BOOK ON RAMDEV, NEW TRIAL IN LED ZEPPELIN’S COPYRIGHT SUIT, PUBLISHERS BATTLE AGAINST RESEARCH GATE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN MERCHANDISING IN INDIA AND MORE
This post reviews recent copyright law news, including significant judicial orders, international copyright disputes, and new licensing initiatives. It provides an analytical perspective on Indian and global developments…
Are Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?
The Madras High Court’s judgment in Kajal Agarwal’s case raises critical questions about the interplay between publicity rights and copyright in endorsement videos. This post analyses the court’s…
Checking Patent Status Online in India
This post explains how applicants can check the status of their patent applications online in India using the inPASS system and related tools. It offers step-by-step instructions and…
Apple faces multiple patent disputes, Brazil revokes Gilead’s drug patent, Interesting Inventions and more
This update highlights major patent disputes involving Apple and the revocation of Gilead’s drug patent in Brazil. It also offers detailed patent statistics, notable inventions, and insights into…
Saamy Square Piracy, Development in Solid Oak v. Take-Two Case, Songs on Spotify, Warner Music acquire EMP and more.
This post examines major developments in copyright and entertainment law, including Saamy Square’s piracy, international litigation, and industry updates. It highlights Spotify’s direct upload initiative and Warner Music’s…
Samsung Defeats its Counterfeit Products, Tiger Shroff Launches Active Wear Brand, Femina Flaunt Enters Fragrance Segment and other news
The post analyses Indian trademark statistics and significant legal updates, such as Samsung’s action against counterfeiters. It also covers new brand launches by Tiger Shroff and Femina Flaunt,…
Intellectual Property and Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM – Bangalore
IIM-B Presentation on Intellectual Property and Licensing from BananaIP Counsels Intellectual Property Patents Copyrights Trade Marks Trade Secrets Industrial Designs Plant Varieties Traditional Knowledge Patents Subject Matter…
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY’S ANTI-PLAGIARISM GUIDELINES, MUSIC MODERNISATION ACT, EROS PARTNERS WITH IQIYI, SPOTIFY TO LAUNCH IN MIDDLE EAST AND MORE
This article presents major updates in copyright and entertainment law, including new guidelines on plagiarism at Mumbai University and international legislative changes. It also examines notable industry partnerships…