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Amazon in Trouble Over Prime, KFC to Franchise 61 More Outlets, Indori Poha Likely to Join GI Race and Other News

This bulletin details key trademark infringement cases, Indian trademark statistics, and KFC’s franchising activities. It also covers Indori Poha’s potential GI registration and recent brand licensing updates, providing clear legal analysis for IP stakeholders.

Keeping Secrets from the Patent Office? Think Again!

Section 8 of the Indian Patents Act mandates full disclosure of foreign patent filings by applicants. Failing to comply may result in opposition or patent revocation. This post provides a comparative legal analysis and discusses the consequences of non-disclosure.

Novartis Case Review

The Supreme Court’s Novartis judgment clarified Section 3d and its application to pharmaceutical patents in India. It emphasised the need for enhanced therapeutic efficacy and outlined critical standards for patentability, impacting future patent filings.

Post-Graduate Diploma in IPR, Patent backlog decreased by 50%, Bayer sued in Brazil and more

This bulletin presents key updates in Indian patent statistics, including a 50 percent decrease in backlog and recent policy changes. It also covers new IPR educational opportunities, international legal disputes, and ongoing support for farmer rights in India.

Can Sound Be Registered as a Trademark?

This post explores the legal recognition and registration of sound trademarks, using the example of MGM’s lion roar in Canada. It presents an objective analysis of the requirements and implications for sound mark protection in modern trademark law.

Final Rules For Administrative Trials Published

The USPTO has published final rules for administrative trials under the America Invents Act. These rules detail the procedures for inter partes review, post-grant review, and business method patent review, aiming to streamline patent challenges and enhance system efficiency.

Wankel Engine, Although Revving not Revolutionary

This post examines the Wankel engine’s unique rotary technology, highlighting its development, benefits, and drawbacks. It discusses historical uses, especially by Mazda, and analyses prospects for its future application in hybrid vehicles.

Bombay High Court Rules that CBFC has no ‘Intellectual Morality’,US Copyright Office forms a Mechanical Rights Society,Rapper Sues Insurance Company over Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, and more

The bulletin presents key legal updates on copyright infringement, entertainment law, and e-commerce regulation in India and internationally. It covers significant court rulings, new copyright societies, and policy changes, offering structured and factual analysis for legal professionals and stakeholders.

Are You Ready for a Walk on Water?

This post analyses the development of water walking shoes and related inventions, referencing key international patents and their technological features. The focus is on the evolution from myth to practical solutions enabling humans to walk on water, with an objective, analytical approach.

Alexander Graham Bell’s Path-breaking Patents

This post explores Alexander Graham Bell’s pioneering work leading to the telephone patent and the disputes with Elisha Gray. It highlights Bell’s inventive journey and the lasting impact of his contributions to communication technology.