Indian Design Statistics Report – 2023
The Indian Design Statistics Report 2023 presents a comprehensive overview of design registration growth in India over the past five years. The findings reveal a consistent upward trend,…
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Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases
This post analyses Delhi High Court decisions on lyricist moral rights, trade dress protection for tablet strips, and trademark revocation in the diabetic sugar sector. The cases underscore…
Indian Patent Statistics Report – 2023
The 2023 Indian Patent Statistics Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of trends in patent filings, grants, and city-wise data from 2019 to 2023. It highlights significant growth in…
PepsiCo’s Potato Plant Variety and Patent Agent Address Change through Form 30
The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of PepsiCo’s potato plant variety, ruling that only substantive validity grounds justify such action. The Court also clarified that patent…
BananaIP’s IP Weekly: Patents & Design Stats in the First Week of Jan 2024
This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for the first week of January 2024. It includes application, publication, and grant data, with emphasis…
Trademark cases relating to Cricket Helmets, Biscuits, Edible Oil, and Tobacco
This post reviews four major trademark cases from Indian courts concerning cricket helmets, biscuits, edible oil, and tobacco. It discusses legal findings on trade dress and wordmark infringement,…
Draft Patents (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Draft Indian Patent Rules 2024 outlines new adjudication procedures and clarifies key roles in patent-related disputes. The amendments seek to enhance transparency and efficiency in India’s patent…
Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes
The Delhi High Court has confirmed that patent examination and pre-grant opposition are independent processes under Indian law. Pre-grant opponents are entitled to participate only on specific grounds…
Trademark Value: NYKAA, A to Z, Social, and Burger King Trademark Injunctions
This post reviews four Delhi High Court trademark injunction cases involving Nykaa, Social, A to Z, and Burger King. It highlights legal strategies and court reasoning in protecting…
The IP Profession: An Ideal Career Path for Persons with Disabilities in India
The IP profession in India presents a promising and accessible career for persons with disabilities. With inclusive guidelines and flexible work options, individuals from diverse backgrounds can excel…
Our Comments on the Draft IPD Rules of Calcutta High Court
BananaIP Counsels shares detailed comments on the Draft IPD Rules of the Calcutta High Court, focusing on accessibility, service timelines, and translation issues. The suggestions aim to improve…
Copyrighted Music in Restaurants, Unlicensed Movies, and Storytelling Platforms
This post analyses recent copyright cases in India, covering unlicensed music in restaurants, unauthorized movie broadcasts, and legal boundaries for storytelling platforms. It highlights the necessity of proper…