Defacto Copyright Societies
This note explores the existence and legality of defacto copyright societies in India, focusing on the ambiguities of Section 33 and the broader copyright licensing landscape. The author…
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Interesting Inventions, Coffee Drones, Paper from Cow dung, Blackberry versus Facebook and SnapInc, Design term extension and more.
This week's Indian patent news highlights IBM's innovative coffee drone, an eco-friendly paper invention using cow dung, and patent litigation between Blackberry and social media firms. It also…
LEGAL NOTICE TO SONY, COPYRIGHT IN FILM TITLES, RICK AND MORTY THEMED BAR CLOSED, LEGAL NOTICE TO DONALD TRUMP, SIMPSONS MERCHANDISE AND MORE
This post examines notable copyright and entertainment law updates including legal disputes, film title protection, and international copyright cases. It also provides insights on merchandising and copyright registration…
India Licensing Expo 2018, Goan Coconut Feni GI, TATA Trademark, and Domain Name Infringement, and other news
This post analyses key trademark and intellectual property developments in India, including the India Licensing Expo, TATA’s domain name case, and the Goan Coconut Feni GI application. It…
Drop in patent publications, 220 patent examiner posts vacant, Interesting invention of the week, Sony versus Fujifilm and more.
This week’s Indian patent news highlights a sharp decline in patent publications and the ongoing vacancy of 220 examiner posts. Key updates include patent statistics, a notable smart…
Kerala and Kodagu floods – An appeal for help!
Kerala and Kodagu have experienced catastrophic floods, leading to substantial loss and hardship. This post provides structured guidance on verified relief funds and donation procedures, urging the community…
FACEBOOK GETS LA LIGA RIGHTS, VIDEOS DEFAMING PATANJALI TAKEN DOWN, LITTLE SINGHAM GAME, GOT WHISKEY AND MORE
This update reviews key legal developments affecting Indian copyright and entertainment sectors, including court decisions, content rights, and new licensing deals. Notable cases such as the Delhi High…
Times Now Trade Mark Infringement, Emoji Official Merchandise in India, BMW Smart Watches by Fossil, and other news
This update reviews recent trade mark developments, including Times Now infringement, Emoji merchandise licensing in India, and BMW-Fossil collaboration. It also covers trade mark statistics and GI updates…
Minister clarifies on pending Indian patents, India’s GII ranking increases, National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, Patent Licensing Agreement and Settlement and more.
The latest weekly report analyses Indian patent statistics, including publication trends and grant data. It highlights reductions in pending patents, improvements in India's Global Innovation Index ranking, and…
T-SERIES APPOINT PPL, MICROSOFT MAY EXPOSE ‘DOCTOR WHO’ LEAKER, ECJ RULING REGARDING CONSENT, SPOTIFY TO BE A DEFAULT PLAYER FOR SAMSUNG, GOT MERCHANDISING DEAL, 5G DEAL BETWEEN NOKIA AND T- MOBILE AND MORE.
This update explores major Indian and international copyright law developments, including news on music licensing, entertainment partnerships, and merchandising deals. It also covers significant legal rulings and industry…
“Intellectual Property Rights for Software”- By Nitin Nair at Centre for Ai & Robotics (CAIR), DRDO, Bangalore.
His talk focused on the changing face of protecting software related inventions in India. This session includes a look at relevant sections of act, legal decisions, and alternate…
Interesting Patents, Patent Infringement News, Patent Licensing and Acquisition, WIPO guide on Alternative Dispute Resolution in IP and more.
This weekly update covers Indian patent statistics, key patent applications, infringement litigation involving Apple and WiLan, and recent patent licensing news. It also includes information on the updated…