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CAIT embraces imposition of extra tax on foreign eCommerce companies, Court blocks Future Group’s sale of assets to Reliance Industries, Google announces closure of Stadia Game Studio and more.

The bulletin discusses CAIT’s support for an extra tax on foreign ecommerce companies, regulatory concerns over FDI, and recent legal actions affecting major businesses. It also highlights new digital platforms, music licensing initiatives, and notable shifts in the streaming and gaming sectors.

IBM #1 patent filer in 2020, Samsung at #2, Court rules in favor of Garmin in patent suit involving Philips and more

This post reports on major patent developments, including IBM and Samsung’s US patent rankings for 2020 and the ITC’s decision in favour of Garmin over Philips. It also covers international updates regarding patent prosecution, COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers, and a new EPO study on intellectual property benefits.

Patent office issues 2509 examination reports in one week – highest so far this year

The Indian Patent Office issued a record 2,509 examination reports in one week, the highest so far in 2021. This post details the latest patent and design statistics, including publication, grant, and examination data across major Indian cities.

FLVTO.biz suggests RIAA to file lawsuit in Russia, Cox Communications requests delay in paying damages, Nintendo secures injunctions in Spain and more.

The post reviews key copyright law news, including FLVTO.biz’s suggestion for the RIAA to litigate in Russia, Cox Communications’ request to delay damages payment, and Nintendo’s recent legal victories in Spain. It also addresses Japan’s efforts to regulate cosplay from a copyright perspective.

Suggestions for Copyright Reforms by the TLF, NALSAR

The Technology Law Forum at NALSAR has issued comprehensive recommendations for copyright reform in India. Key proposals include enhancing public access to government works, introducing statutory rights reversion, and updating laws for digital streaming and digital exhaustion.

1500 patent applications examined last week, over 6000 FERs issued in January

This post presents the latest Indian patent statistics, including applications published, FERs issued, and patents granted as of January 2021. It also covers industrial design registration data, offering an objective legal overview of recent trends.

Pro Music Rights’ Lawsuit Against Apple Dismissed, CBI files case against Cambridge Analytica, Google asks to move antitrust lawsuit to California and more.

This bulletin provides a comprehensive review of recent antitrust lawsuits, competition law cases, and significant data breaches. Key updates include the dismissal of Pro Music Rights’ lawsuit against Apple, CBI’s action against Cambridge Analytica, and major developments involving Google, Amazon, and Tesla.

India May Drop eCommerce Policy due to Lack of Unanimity, TikTok Star Gets Signed to Universal Music Group, US Will Not Scrap Old Music Licensing Decrees and more.

India’s draft ecommerce policy faces obstacles due to ministerial disagreements on data and regulatory issues. The post also reviews key developments in music licensing, streaming, and the impact of classic bands on new artists.

Kangana Ranaut Accused of Copyright Infringement, Delhi HC Allows Release of ‘The White Tiger’ on Netflix, Bob Dylan Faces USD 7.25 Million Lawsuit and more.

This post examines recent high-profile copyright infringement cases, including disputes involving Kangana Ranaut, ‘The White Tiger’ film, and Bob Dylan. It also addresses copyright issues in digital platforms such as Bitcoin and TikTok, along with industry feedback on music streaming economics in the UK.

This post reviews notable Indian copyright judgments from 2020, concentrating on Delhi High Court cases involving film and script infringement. It explores the legal principles of originality, public domain, and the limits of copyright protection, providing an objective analysis for practitioners and researchers.

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