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Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor settle patent battle, USPTO publishes SUCCESS Act Report and other patent news

The bulletin examines Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor’s settlement of a twelve-year patent dispute, alongside key patent news from India and abroad. It also summarizes the USPTO’s latest report on underrepresented groups in the patent system and other major developments in the IP landscape.

Patent activity at the Indian Patent Office escalates this week, over 2000 FER’s issued

This weekly bulletin analyses patent and design activity at the Indian Patent Office, noting over 2200 FERs issued and a decrease in publications and grants. City-wise and cumulative statistics provide a clear overview of current trends in Indian IP filings.

Premier League weary of Illegal Streaming of Football Matches, Netflix Continues Battle Against Fox, Johnny Depp Wins Malpractice Suit and more

The bulletin reviews key legal developments affecting the entertainment industry, including illegal streaming of football matches, copyright infringement cases, and Bollywood film piracy. It delivers clear, factual analysis of ongoing lawsuits and intellectual property matters in both international and national contexts.

HBO Max to Launch in May, Gains Exclusive Rights of ‘South Park’, Google Cloud Unveils New Celebrity Recognition Feature, Louis Vuitton Bids to take over Tiffany & Co and more

This bulletin reports on HBO Max’s exclusive South Park streaming rights, Google Cloud’s AI celebrity recognition, and Louis Vuitton’s $14.5 billion Tiffany acquisition bid. Key legal and tech news from India and the global market are also covered, including updates on CCI investigations and Microsoft’s Pentagon contract.

Facebook Sues Israeli Company for WhatsApp Hack, SVP Sues Juul for 1 Million Contaminated Pods, ACCC Accuses Google of Misleading Users and more

The bulletin covers significant legal developments involving tech and pharmaceutical giants, including Facebook’s action over a WhatsApp security breach and Juul’s contaminated pods lawsuit. It also analyses Google’s legal challenges, antitrust investigations, and evolving privacy law compliance.

Flipkart Declared a Well-Known Trademark, “What It Do Baby” Trademark, What What?, Fashion Brand Beaumont Cannot Have Beaumont.com, Odisha Gets Ready for More GIs, and more

Flipkart is now a well-known trademark as per the Madras High Court, with further updates on international trademark disputes and domain name conflicts. Odisha is preparing to file new GI applications, while major brand licensing and franchising news is also covered in this bulletin.

Decrease of 53% in Disposal of Trademark Hearings this Week, 407 More Applications Published in the Trademark Journal this Week and more

The latest Indian trademark statistics show a notable decrease in show cause hearing disposals and hearing notices, while registrations and publications have increased. This report provides a structured analysis of weekly and yearly trademark trends compiled from the official journal.

Draft rules on Patents and designs published by IPO; Amazon faces patent infringement suit and other news

The Indian Patent Office has published draft amendments to patent and design rules for public input, with a focus on startups and procedural updates. This bulletin also covers a patent infringement suit against Amazon and key developments in both Indian and international IP policy.

IPO slows down this week

This week’s Indian patent office report shows a significant drop in published applications, alongside detailed updates on grants and design registrations. The analysis, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, presents a clear overview of the latest patent and design trends across major Indian cities.

Yellow Card Sues Juice Wrld for Copyright Infringement, US Congress Approves New Copyright Measures and more

This edition reviews key copyright infringement lawsuits involving high-profile artists and companies. It covers US legislative updates, entertainment industry disputes, and the legal implications for content creators, maintaining a clear and analytical approach.