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PepsiCo Loses ‘Mountain Dew’ to Packaged Drinking Water Maker MagFast, Amul Blocks Fraudulent Use of the Brand Online

This update covers critical trademark cases in India, such as PepsiCo’s defeat to MagFast over the ‘Mountain Dew’ mark and Amul’s legal action against online brand misuse. The post also explores recent brand licensing deals, domain disputes, and geographical indication developments.

58% Decrease in Trademark Registrations Granted this Week

This week’s analysis reveals a 58 percent decrease in trademark registrations granted in India. The report provides official statistics and an objective overview of key trends affecting trademark filings and disposals.

Delhi High Court seeks inputs on “Draft Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2020”, USPTO publishes report on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy and more

The latest bulletin highlights updates from the Delhi High Court on draft patent suit rules, a USPTO report on AI and IP, and major cases involving Cisco and Daimler. It also covers the joint initiative by India and South Africa for a TRIPS waiver to improve access to COVID-19 treatments.

Patent publications dip by over 88%, grants dip by 21%

The latest Indian patent statistics indicate a sharp decline in both publications and grants for the week ending 9th October 2020. Early publications increased, but overall activity dropped significantly, offering insights into current trends within the Indian patent system.

Massive increase in patent publications this week, over 7000 applications published!

This week’s Indian patent statistics reveal a massive rise in published applications, with over 7,000 recorded. The post details publication figures, grants, and design registrations, providing an objective overview of intellectual property trends in India.

21% decrease in patent publications this week

This week, Indian patent publications decreased by 21 percent, with 1,317 applications published and 607 grants recorded. The report provides detailed city-wise and design registration statistics, reflecting key trends in Indian intellectual property filings.

Amazon expands Support for Multiple Indian Languages, Streaming Platforms choose Self-regulation over Statutory Rules and more.

Amazon has broadened its Indian language support in a move to enhance user access. Streaming platforms in India are opting for self-regulation under a formal code, and there are new developments in content moderation and licensing agreements across the digital sector.

Slow Pace at the Trademark Office this Week

This week, the Indian trademark office saw declines in renewal notices and registrations, reflecting a slower pace of operations. Comprehensive statistics provide insights into current trends in trademark filings and registrations.

McDonald’s Big Mack Suit Against Hungry Jack’ Big Jack, Rajasthan Royals Partners with APIS Honey and more

This bulletin presents recent trademark law updates, including major infringement suits, brand licensing deals, and domain name disputes. Key cases such as McDonald’s action against Hungry Jack and the Bombay High Court’s order against Emami are discussed, along with new partnerships in sports and food sectors.

Patent lawsuits against Samsung, LG and Uber, USPTO announces COVID-19 related pilot program and more

This week’s bulletin discusses recent patent infringement lawsuits involving Samsung, LG, and Uber, and introduces the USPTO’s COVID-19 pilot program. The post also covers updates on international patent events and the expertise of BananaIP Counsels’ patent attorneys.