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The Indian IP Office has scheduled in-person stakeholder meetings in Mumbai and Delhi to gather feedback on the Draft Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions (CRI). The initiative will…
The DPIIT announced a committee to explore legal and policy challenges at the intersection of AI and copyright. With personnel from the government, academia, and industry, the committee…
The Calcutta High Court’s Intellectual Property Rights Division upheld Himalaya’s trademark “PILEX”, citing decades of goodwill and market presence. With the defendants ceasing use and offering an unconditional…
The Calcutta High Court has criticised the arbitrary rejection of a tobacco syrup patent by the Indian patent office, urging objective analysis over personal bias. It held that…
India’s GI Registry has grown by 23 new entries in 2024–25, reflecting the country’s rich cultural and artisanal diversity. From Pilkhuwa Hand Block Prints to Japanese Sake, this…
The Calcutta High Court has reiterated that failure to consider post-filing data in patent applications breaches natural justice. In the Takeda case, it found the refusal of a…
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Digital KYC Accessibility marks a significant step towards inclusive digital infrastructure for persons with disabilities. The blog examines the judgment’s emphasis on accessibility…
Wipro achieved a legal victory in Bangalore District Court against trademark infringement. The Court granted a permanent injunction to protect Wipro's brand from fraudulent online schemes.
The Madras High Court allowed the appeal filed by TVS Motor Company against the rejection of its patent application pertaining to a Vehicle Monitoring System. The Court observed…
The Delhi High Court has recently allowed the registration of the numerical mark ‘2929’ for cosmetic products. The Court stated that numerals can function as any other trademarks…
BananaIP Counsels in Bangalore is hiring a Trademark Associate. The role involves managing trademark matters and supporting strategic services. Apply now if you meet the eligibility criteria.
BananaIP Counsels has submitted its comments on the Draft CRI Guidelines issued by the Patent Office, focusing on AI, ML, and Blockchain patents. The submission highlights the need…