4162 Trademark Applications Filed, No Examinations, Publications and Registrations in the Last Week

4162 trademark applications were filed in India last week, with no examinations or registrations reported. This post details statistics by jurisdiction and provides cumulative data for 2020 in a clear, legal-academic style.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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