Why Perform an IP Audit? 5 Reasons

An IP audit enables businesses to identify, classify, and protect their intellectual property assets while assessing associated risks and value. This article outlines the primary reasons for conducting an IP audit and its importance in strategic business planning.

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CASE BRIEF : Havells India Limited. vs. Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Havells India against Panasonic, restraining the use of allegedly infringing fan designs. The case discusses key legal principles surrounding design infringement and passing off in the Indian context.

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CASE BRIEF : Mody Pumps Inc. & Ors. v. Sovereign Pumping Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

This case brief discusses the Bombay High Court’s analysis of copyright infringement in the context of engineering drawings. It highlights the distinction between artistic work under copyright law and industrial design under the Designs Act, leading to an interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff.

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Indian IP Office invites entries for National IP Awards, 2021 and 2022

The Indian IP Office is inviting entries for the National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022, celebrating excellence in IP creation and innovation. Submissions are open until 31st August, 2022, with detailed guidelines and categories outlined in the official announcement.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 3rd June 2022 to 10th June 2022

This report covers Indian patent and industrial design statistics for the week of 3rd June to 10th June 2022. It includes publication, grant, and registration figures, providing an objective analysis of recent IP activity in India.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 27th May 2022 to 3rd June 2022

This article offers a factual analysis of Indian patent and industrial design statistics for the week ending 3rd June 2022. It covers patent publications, grants, and design registrations, with data compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 20th May 2022 to 27th May 2022

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 27th May 2022, based on official data. It covers patent publications, grants, and industrial design registrations, offering clear insights into recent intellectual property trends.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 13th May 2022 to 20th May 2022

This report presents a detailed overview of Indian patent and industrial design statistics for 13th to 20th May 2022. It covers weekly publication numbers, grants, FERs, and city-wise data, providing an analytical perspective on IP trends in India.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 6th May 2022 to 13th May 2022

This week’s update presents Indian patent and industrial design statistics for 6th to 13th May 2022. The report covers published applications, grants, city-wise data, and cumulative figures, offering a structured overview of current IP trends.

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