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USPTO extends patent deadlines while UKIPO declares interrupted days and other patent news

The USPTO has extended several patent deadlines under the CARES Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the UKIPO has announced “interrupted days” affecting statutory deadlines. The bulletin also covers Huawei’s entry into the Open Invention Network.

SXSW 2020 to be Launched on Amazon Prime Video, WMG and Spotify Sign New Deal

SXSW 2020 will be launched virtually on Amazon Prime Video following its cancellation due to COVID-19. Warner Music Group and Spotify have signed a new international deal, and Tencent has acquired a stake in Universal Music Group, marking notable changes in the entertainment sector.

416 patent applications published, 406 grants and 312 FERs issued by IPO last week

The Indian Patent Office published 416 patent applications, granted 406 patents, and issued 312 FERs last week. This report gives a detailed breakdown of city-wise statistics and design registrations across India, based on official data compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

US District Court Rules in Favour of Videogame Developer,School Lessons on Harry Potter in Britain, Kickstarter Campaign Infringes Nintendo’s Copyright and more

This bulletin discusses recent US and UK legal developments in copyright infringement, including court decisions on videogame depiction, educational use of Harry Potter, Nintendo’s campaign dispute, and sovereign immunity. The analysis reflects current trends in intellectual property law.

Amidst National Lock-down, Trademark Registry comes to a Standstill

The national lockdown has brought the Indian Trademark Registry to a standstill, leading to a notable decrease in registrations. Despite office closures, online filing persists, but the number of registrations granted has dropped sharply.

Steelbird wins design infringement suit, Proposal to create special patent pool for COVID-19 related patents and more

Steelbird has secured a significant win in a design infringement suit, with the Delhi High Court awarding substantial damages. This bulletin also discusses updates on the Patent Agent Examination, CGPDTM office closures, and global patent initiatives in response to COVID-19.

Amidst national lock-down, IPO comes to a grinding halt

The Indian Patent and Design Office experienced a sharp decline in activity during the national lockdown, with patent publications and design registrations dropping considerably. The report highlights the absence of patent grants and a significant decrease in overall filings.

Extension Granted by IP Office, Trademark Opposition Hearings Cancelled, and more

This post analyses recent trademark opposition hearing cancellations, extensions by the IP Office, and notable brand and GI developments. It offers legal updates relevant to trademark owners and practitioners in India.

61% Decrease in the Trademark Examinations this Week

This week, Indian trademark examination statistics reveal a sharp decline, with a 61 percent decrease in applications examined and notable shifts in other key metrics. The data provides a clear, structured overview of recent trends at the Indian Trademark Office.

Indian Trademark Judgments – 2020

This article reviews landmark Indian trademark judgments from 2020, focusing on major infringement disputes before leading courts. The analysis covers interim and permanent injunctions, the handling of well-known trademarks, and judicial perspectives on misuse and misleading use of brand names.