Responding to Public Performance and Ground Licensing Notices
This article examines the rise of ground licensing notices for public performance rights in India, particularly those issued by Novex and similar entities. It provides a clear legal…
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Kwality Wall’s Sweet Win, Inox Partners with NBA, Marcolin Group- Harley Davidson Licensing Agreement Renewal, Uttarakhand Jyan Salt Tea Filed for GI and Other News
This update reviews recent Indian trademark statistics, major litigation outcomes, and international trademark filings. It also covers brand licensing deals and a new GI application, presented with objective…
Draft Patent Rules 2019, India joins key WIPO treaties, Royal Enfield v. Flash Electronics and more
The bulletin examines the Draft Patent Rules 2019, India's new WIPO treaty accessions, and key patent statistics. It highlights recent legal disputes and IP policy updates, providing a…
Madras HC Prohibits Unauthorised Use of Ilaiyaraja’s Songs; DIPP Releases Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, Blackbeard Video Dispute Before SCOTUS, and more
The Madras High Court has prohibited unauthorised monetisation of Ilaiyaraja’s songs, opening new avenues for music authors. This bulletin also reviews DIPP’s draft copyright rules and significant global…
Iron Maiden Trademark Suit, Rick and Morty Extensive Merchandize Line, Global Hotel Chain Enters Trademark Settlement, Himachali Kala Zeera Gets GI Tag and Other News
This week’s Indian trademark news reviews critical legal updates, including statistical trends and major litigation outcomes. Coverage includes trademark settlements, international infringement actions, and new GI tag grants,…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting Inventions, WIPO – India Summer School, NATCO Pharma patent settlement and more
This post reviews recent Indian patent statistics, an innovative invention for electrical safety, and the WIPO – India Summer School. It also covers the NATCO Pharma patent settlement…
Delhi HC Clarifies Architect’s Moral Rights, Time Settles Dispute Over Embedded Tom Brady Tweet, INOX Screening World Cup Matches, and more
The Delhi High Court has ruled that architects cannot use moral rights to prevent demolition of their works, narrowing the scope of Section 57. Other updates include Time’s…
Making a difference, Being the difference
This article outlines BananaIP's journey as a premier intellectual property firm in India, highlighting its development, achievements, and dedication to IP literacy. The post emphasises the firm's values…
Chur Chur Naan a Trademark?, Kim Kardashian Files Trademark for her Newborn, Neymar Scores Victory at EU General Court, Himachal Chulli Oil Gets GI Tag and Other News
This post analyses recent trademark news, including Indian registry statistics, the Chur Chur Naan dispute, and global updates such as Kim Kardashian’s new filings and Neymar’s EU court…
National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Flash Electronics India sues Royal Enfield, Hague Agreement and more
This edition covers India’s proposed national AI strategy, a major patent infringement suit by Flash Electronics against Royal Enfield, and key international developments including China’s discussions on the…