Free Patent Filings for Open COVID Pledge Adopters
BananaIP is offering free patent and design filings in India for eligible COVID-19 related inventions if applicants adopt the Open COVID Pledge. This initiative aims to encourage innovation…
Intellectual Property
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IPO Postpones WIPO-Indian Summer School, WIPO Releases New e-PCT – version 4.7 And More
The Indian Patent Office has postponed the WIPO-Indian Summer School and IP Innovation Gallery due to COVID-19. WIPO introduces e-PCT version 4.7, and IBM offers free patent access…
Tesla files Lawsuit against Ex-Employees and Zoox, Apple-Google’s COVID-19 Tracking Plan Faces Data Security Threats and more
This post explores recent legal developments in trade secrets litigation, including the Tesla-Zoox and VIPKid-GSX cases, and addresses privacy and data security challenges in COVID-19 tracking technologies. It…
265 Patent Publications, 219 Grants in the last week
This weekly update presents Indian patent statistics with 265 publications and 219 grants, based on official data. The post also summarises industrial design registrations and city-wise contributions, providing…
Selena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and more
The post discusses several recent copyright infringement lawsuits, including those involving celebrities and major digital platforms. It provides a legal analysis of the court's approach to social media…
The IP Choices We Make Today Will Shape our Tomorrow
This post discusses the crucial role of intellectual property choices during the COVID-19 crisis. It calls for balanced policies and open collaboration to foster innovation and ensure access…
1442 Trademark Applications Examined this Week
1442 trademark applications were examined by the Indian Trademark Office this week, with 2474 new filings recorded. The post provides a structured analysis of weekly and yearly trademark…
Apple Files Trademark for its Covid-19 App, MakeMyTrip Defends its Trademark and more
The post analyses significant trademark updates, including MakeMyTrip’s injunction, Apple’s Covid-19 app trademark, and domain dispute decisions. It also addresses GI developments and operational changes at Indian IP…
Upcoming Event: Protecting IP through online enforcement
BananaIP Counsels is hosting a webinar on protecting IP through online enforcement. This session will guide content producers and trademark owners on digital infringement issues and enforcement strategies.…
Online Enforcement of IP
This article explores the challenges and procedures of online enforcement of intellectual property, including takedown requests and intermediary roles. It offers a structured analysis of legal complexities and…