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Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case

The Karnataka High Court in the Bizotico case addressed the balance between employee rights and business confidentiality following allegations of misuse of trade secrets and defamation. The court granted injunctions to protect confidential information but dismissed the defamation claim due to lack of evidence.

Court Orders Former Employee to Pay Rs. 1 Lakh for Early Resignation

The Delhi court held a former employee liable for Rs. 1 lakh after breaching a training agreement by resigning early. The court denied the injunction against misuse of confidential information due to lack of concrete proof, and did not award interest on the sum claimed.

Delhi High Court Prioritizes Cases Involving Persons with Disabilities

The Delhi High Court has issued a circular on 24.07.2024, mandating that litigants and advocates dealing with disability cases inform the Joint Registrar/Deputy Registrar for priority listing. This initiative aims to ensure that such cases are disposed of swiftly and efficiently.

Knowledge Transfer by Former Employee Cannot Be Enforced, Rules the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has clarified that a former employee cannot be compelled to transfer knowledge by mandatory injunction, as such enforcement equates to personal service contracts, which are not specifically enforceable under Indian law. The court relied on established precedents and the Specific Relief Act to reach this conclusion.

CGPDTM Calls Stakeholders Meeting on Patents Amendment Rules, 2024

The CGPDTM has called for a virtual stakeholders meeting on 29th July, 2024, to discuss the statement of working requirements under the Patents Amendment Rules, 2024. Stakeholders can join the open house session to share feedback and concerns related to Form-27 filing.

Call for Feedback: CGPDTM Service Excellence Survey 2024

The Office of CGPDTM has announced its Service Excellence Survey 2024 to collect stakeholder feedback for improving IP administration. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their responses by 22 April 2024.

Celebrating New Year IP Growth: A Bright 2024 Ahead

The post outlines significant progress in the Indian intellectual property sector during 2023. It anticipates further growth and innovation in 2024, wishing continued success to all engaged in IP-driven businesses.

Key IP Updates: Broadcasting Bill, SDGs & Data Protection – Nov 21, 2023

This update summarises major intellectual property developments, including the Broadcasting Bill, SDG-related inventions, and a notable data protection ruling. It also covers recent decisions in domain name disputes and accessibility reforms in Indian law.

BananaIP Weekly IP Insights – November 15th, 2023

This week’s update covers WIPO’s report on record global patent filings, growth in Indian applications, and the forthcoming Design Law Treaty conference. It also examines accessibility initiatives in intellectual property, including new measures for persons with disabilities.

Indian IP Office Public Notice: Submit Feedback on Guidelines by Oct 15, 2023

The Indian IP Office seeks public input on proposed revisions to its intellectual property guidelines. Stakeholders can submit suggestions by October 15, 2023, to help ensure alignment with current legal and technological standards.