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Court Dismisses “Tardigrades” Suit, Infringement of Ms. Pac-Man, IMI Music Report, and more

This bulletin covers the dismissal of the Tardigrades copyright suit, Ms. Pac-Man infringement litigation, IMI’s digital music report, and ongoing piracy challenges. Key legal developments in entertainment and copyright law are discussed with factual clarity.

‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Win for Google, Project Voldemort, Dating Apps at War, and more

This bulletin examines recent legal developments in IP, privacy, and antitrust, including Google’s EU victory on the ‘Right to be Forgotten’, copyright rejections, and trademark disputes. It further analyses significant data privacy actions and anti-competitive practices, providing objective legal perspectives.

Times Group Doesn’t Share Miss India and Mr. India Title, Rock Clashes with Rackets, Franchise India Expo 2019 and More

This bulletin provides structured updates on trademark infringement cases, brand licensing, and franchising developments in India and abroad. It also covers domain name disputes and recent GI filings, offering an objective legal perspective on ongoing intellectual property matters.

Trademark Registrations Granted Increase by 50% this Week

This week, trademark registrations granted by the Indian Trademark Office increased by 50 percent, with substantial rises in hearing and renewal notices. The bulletin presents detailed weekly and jurisdiction-wise trademark statistics.

Increased activity at IPO this week, publications and examinations see jump in numbers

The Indian Patent Office has witnessed a significant jump in publications, grants, and examinations this week, as detailed by BananaIP Counsels. This update offers an analytical overview of current trends in Indian patent and design filings.

Patentability Requirements in India

This post explores the five patentability requirements under Indian law, including subject matter, novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, and specification. It discusses statutory provisions, key case law, and practical considerations in patent grant and validity assessments.

Reduction in Patent fees, Faster patent grants now? New WIPO IP Portal and more

The Indian government proposes to cut patent fees for MSMEs and has amended rules to broaden the availability of expedited patent examination. This bulletin also covers global patent initiatives, recent patent disputes, and the launch of WIPO’s new IP Portal.

Trademark Registry Speeds Up Examinations & Disposals This Week

The Indian Trademark Registry has shown a marked increase in examinations and disposals this week, with sharp rises in hearings and registrations. This update provides a comprehensive overview of recent statistics, offering insights into ongoing trends in trademark administration.

Court Tosses Claim on Unregistered Copyright, CEOs Demand Federal Privacy Law, Antitrust Probes Against Facebook, Google, Uber, Tencent and Car-Makers, and more

This update reviews major legal events in antitrust, copyright, and data privacy law, including regulatory actions against leading tech firms and automakers. It also discusses industry calls for a federal privacy framework and recent court rulings affecting copyright claims.

Dream Girl Loses Iconic Song, Four Jays Calls Apple “Modern Tape Pirate”, and more

This bulletin examines key entertainment law cases, including the Dream Girl copyright dispute, music piracy litigation against Apple, and ongoing film piracy in India. The analysis presents factual legal updates and highlights challenges in copyright enforcement.