Jyoti Kapoor Wins Copyright Battle against Kunal Kohli
The Supreme Court’s decision in favour of Jyoti Kapoor marks a crucial victory for Indian scriptwriters in copyright disputes. The judgment affirms legal protection for original creators, even…
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Thou shall not re-tweet!
Photographer Dennis Flaherty’s copyright lawsuit against Big Red Inc broadens liability to include individuals who re-tweeted his copyrighted photograph. The case raises important legal questions regarding contributory infringement…
BananaIP’s Managing Partner, Dr. Kalyan, delivers keynote address at Mahindra Research Valley’s Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management Day.
Dr. Kalyan delivered a talk on the role of patents in fuelling the fire of innovation at the “Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management Day” organized by Mahindra Research…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 1
This post examines a decade of trademark statistics in India, revealing significant growth in applications and registrations. It provides an analytical overview of global and national trends impacting…
Kumbh Mela gets a Modern Touch
The Kumbh Mela in Nashik is adopting technology-driven innovations through the Kumbhathon initiative to enhance event safety and management. These solutions range from mobile apps for lost persons…
Apple Pay taking the banking sector by storm
Apple Pay aims to transform the banking sector through secure, person-to-person mobile payments using NFC and robust encryption. Its exclusivity to Apple devices and anticipated market impact raise…
Lionsgate sues Ameritrade for using ‘Dirty Dancing’ dialogue
Lionsgate initiated legal action against Ameritrade over the use of a famous Dirty Dancing dialogue in an advertisement. The case examines whether the ad’s parodic reference constitutes trademark…
Fumbling Flights and Patent Rights!
This post examines the legal and practical aspects of a new airline seat patent filed by Zodiac Seats France. It discusses the implications for passenger comfort, safety regulations,…
Disney finally dances to Deadmau5’s tune
Deadmau5 and Disney have settled their trademark dispute regarding the Mau5head symbol after extensive legal negotiations. The agreement allows Deadmau5 to continue using and registering his logo, reflecting…
Intellectual Property/Patents for Hospitals and Hospital Management
This post discusses the importance of intellectual property and patent protection in hospital management, with reference to Indian law. Key steps for safeguarding inventions and the necessity of…
Ready to Pa(y)tent in France?
The INPI has revised its patent procedure fees in France, increasing the overall cost of obtaining and maintaining patents from July 2015. This post analyses the legal and…
IISc and its Patent Prowess
The Indian Institute of Science, renowned for research excellence, has filed fewer than fifty patents annually in recent years, with limited commercialization. This analysis examines IISc’s patent trends…