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Patent office publishes list of withdrawn applications, EA games, Sketchers and Apple face lawsuit and more

This weekly bulletin analyses recent patent and IP news, including major lawsuits and policy developments in India and abroad. Key updates include withdrawn patent applications, infringement suits against Apple and EA, and international initiatives from WIPO and Amazon.

Disney Bags 8 Major Advertisers for Star Wars Finale, LVMH Looks for Revenue from Virtual Fashion, Universal Unveils New Trolls Tour Line-Ups and more

The bulletin covers Disney’s major advertising partnerships for the Star Wars finale, LVMH’s move into virtual fashion, and Universal’s new Trolls licensing. It also addresses regulatory and funding developments impacting Indian ecommerce and online betting sectors.

Meghan Markle Sues Newspaper, Google Refuses to Pay French Publishers, Tech Giants to Face Another Antitrust Inquiry and more

This bulletin presents an analytical overview of recent developments in antitrust, copyright, privacy, and technology law. It covers legal actions involving high-profile individuals and tech giants, focusing on regulatory trends and factual legal issues affecting global and Indian stakeholders.

Copyright Statistics

This post examines India’s copyright filing statistics for September 2019, focusing on trends in literary and artistic works. The analysis provides a factual overview of application volumes and percentage changes across categories.

Script Writer Sues Paramount, Jerry Seinfeld Wins Over Time Barred Infringement Claims, Facebook Blocks Links to The Pirate Bay and more

This bulletin examines major copyright infringement disputes, Facebook’s anti-piracy measures, and Indian court rulings affecting digital and entertainment law. It provides an objective overview of legal developments impacting media and intellectual property rights.

Apple in Trouble over Memoji, Srivilliputtur Palkova Gets GI Tag, MTR Badam Drink’s Hot Win Against Counterfeiters, and more

This bulletin highlights major trademark and intellectual property developments, including MTR Badam Drink’s court victory against counterfeiters and Srivilliputtur Palkova’s GI tag recognition. It also covers Apple’s ongoing Memoji trademark dispute and other significant brand and domain updates.

Trademark Registrations Granted Go Down by 27 Percent this Week

The Indian Trademark Office has recorded a 27 percent decrease in registrations granted this week, alongside notable changes in other procedural metrics. An increase in applications published contrasts with drops in hearing and renewal notices, reflecting evolving trends in trademark administration.

Gandhiji’s views on Exclusivity and Intellectual Property

This post explores Mahatma Gandhi’s views on exclusivity and intellectual property, emphasising his preference for openness and public welfare. It connects his philosophy to modern open source and trusteeship ideas, providing a nuanced analysis of his impact on intellectual property discourse.

IPO sees increase in patent activity

This week’s Indian patent statistics reflect a notable rise in published applications and granted patents, with comprehensive city-wise data. The report also includes design registration figures, providing insights into current trends at the Indian Patent Office.

AICTE and CIPAM spar over invention guidelines, USPTO invites comments on patenting inventions developed by AI and more

This bulletin addresses AICTE’s differing stance from CIPAM on institutional invention guidelines and recent high-profile patent disputes. It further examines international patent policy updates and major IP conferences, offering a comprehensive overview for legal and academic professionals.