Copyright Applications Up by 22%
Copyright applications in India saw a 22 percent increase in October 2019, with most filings for literary and artistic works. The data, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, also shows…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…