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Affidavit Filed to Dismiss Chhapaak Lawsuit, YouTube’s Takedown System Criticised, Miley Cyrus Reportedly Settles Copyright Lawsuit, AI Generated Article Granted Copyright and more

This post reviews key copyright infringement cases including Chhapaak, YouTube’s takedown issues, and the Miley Cyrus settlement. It examines legal arguments and recent global developments in copyright law.

Slow down hits patent office – Patent grants and publications decrease last week

Indian patent grants and publications have decreased sharply in the latest reporting week, with significant declines across major cities. The report provides a factual, city-wise analysis of patent applications, grants, FERs, and design registrations in India.

Patents & Industrial Designs Statistics 2019 – A look back

This post presents a structured overview of India’s patents and industrial designs statistics for 2019. It objectively analyses application trends, grants, and regional contributions, reflecting significant improvements in the Indian IP landscape.

2019 Trademark Statistics – A Recap

This post provides an analytical overview of India’s trademark statistics for 2019, comparing key data with previous years. It further covers domain name dispute trends and WIPO complaint filings, with a focus on factual reporting.

Fitbit and Garmin to be investigated for alleged patent violation, Tata’s patent application on water purifier rejected and more patent news

This update examines major recent events in patent law, including the USITC’s investigation of Fitbit and Garmin and the rejection of Tata’s water purifier patent. It also covers critical intellectual property news from India and global jurisdictions, presented with analytical clarity.

Copyright Statistics 2019 Recap

The post provides an analytical overview of copyright registration statistics in India for 2019, noting a significant rise in applications from the previous year. It examines monthly trends and the distribution of filings by work type, with emphasis on literary and artistic works.

Upcoming IP Event: When Do You Really Need a Music License? (24th January, 2020)

This seminar by BananaIP Counsels addresses when a music license is required for live performances and events in India. Legal experts will provide clarity on copyright, licensing, and fair use for musicians and organisers.

2751 Trademark Registrations Granted in the First Week of 2020

In the first week of 2020, the Indian Trademark Office granted 2751 trademark registrations and issued a record increase in renewal notices. The post offers a detailed, analytical overview of application and registration trends based on official statistics.

Netflix Collaborates with Mattel for “He-Man”, A2B Takes Down Chennai Ananda Bhavan, MGM Stops a Chinese Copycat in China, Adidas Taps Professional Gamer Ninja for New Shoes, and more

This bulletin summarises key trademark and intellectual property news from India and abroad. Highlights include A2B’s legal win, Netflix’s He-Man series, and MGM’s trademark protection efforts in China.

Patent office publishes first official journal of the year

The Patent Office’s first official journal of 2020 reports 1472 patent applications published and 837 patents granted. The data provides a city-wise and national overview of Indian patent and design registrations for the year’s beginning.