Right to be Forgotten: Google Wins Geo-blocking Case in EU
The EU Court clarified that Google is not required to de-reference personal data globally under the right to be forgotten, endorsing geo-blocking for EU Member States. The decision…
Intellectual Property
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20000 patents granted till date. Will the Indian patent office issue enough patents this year?
This bulletin presents a detailed overview of Indian patent and design statistics for November 2019, including grants, publications, and examinations. It provides city-wise data and cumulative figures, offering…
Alibaba Smashes Records with $38 Billion Singles’ Day Sales, Nike Pulls its Products from Amazon, Launch of Disney+ and more
This bulletin analyses major updates in the e-commerce and licensing sectors, including Alibaba's record Singles’ Day sales, Nike's departure from Amazon, and the launch of Disney Plus. It…
Netflix Wins Suit Against Pablo Escobar’s Girlfriend, New Hollywood Film to Digitally Recreate Late Actor James Dean, Ariana Grande’s $10 Million Suit Put on Hold and more
This bulletin analyses recent entertainment law developments, including Netflix’s copyright case, James Dean’s digital recreation, and Ariana Grande’s lawsuit. It also covers ISP liability, illegal streaming convictions, and…
Fast tracking #Patents in India: Join us on 23rd November, 2019, to discuss strategies for expediting #PatentGrants
Changes in Indian patent rules now make it feasible to obtain patent grants within a year of filing. BananaIP Counsels is hosting a seminar on 23rd November 2019…
Privacy Fears Around Google Sharing Data with Hospitals,Microsoft to Honour California’s Data Privacy Law and more
The bulletin discusses Google’s data sharing partnership with Ascension and resulting privacy concerns, Microsoft’s nationwide adoption of California’s data privacy law, and notable legal actions involving trade secrets…
California Joins Facebook Investigation, Amazon Accused of “Tying” by Online Merchant, Facebook Pulled Up Over Fake Ads and more
This update examines major legal actions against Facebook, Amazon, and TikTok, focusing on antitrust, privacy, and intellectual property issues. It provides a concise analysis of ongoing investigations and…
Increase of 91% in Applications Disposed Through Show Cause Hearings, Decrease of 2354 in Applications Published This Week
This week’s Indian trademark statistics highlight a sharp rise in show cause hearing disposals and a marked decrease in trademark journal publications. The report provides an analytical overview…
Sex and the City Bakery Comes to Bangalore, Case Closed: HBO Nabs TrueDetective.com, Drake v. Canada ft. Cannabis, Adidas and Prada: Blurring the Lines between Sportswear and Luxury Fashion, and more
This bulletin examines key trademark developments, brand licensing deals, and domain name disputes in India and globally. It provides legal insights into recent cases and industry trends relevant…
Innovation in India and Bangalore figures in the World IP Report, 2019
The World IP Report 2019 acknowledges India’s growing contribution to global innovation, particularly through Bangalore’s collaborative research and patenting. While India’s role is still emerging in sectors such…