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Pina Colada smell for Ukuleles, Court granted an ad interim injunction in favor of DLF Ltd, ‘Jollibee’ loses trademark dispute against ‘Jolliville’, Bead Jewellery of Kashi obtains GI registration and more

The latest trademark updates feature significant legal decisions, GI registration for Kashi bead jewellery, and practical advice on domain name protection. Indian and international cases reflect evolving trends in trademark law and enforcement.

Patent stats, Industrial designs, Startup innovations, Latest Patent Decisions, Intellectual Property Exchange and NRDC, FTC versus Qualcomm, Computer-related Inventions guidelines, Monsanto, Patent Tip, ISR – PCT and more

The post offers an in-depth review of recent Indian patent statistics, notable patent office decisions, and innovation trends. It also analyses the latest legal updates, regulatory changes, and disputes in the intellectual property landscape.

The Pirate Bay to be Blocked, EU Court Rules

The Supreme Court of Netherlands has ruled that The Pirate Bay enables copyright infringement under EU law. Internet service providers are now required to block access to the platform, highlighting the legal obligations of intermediaries regarding unauthorized sharing of copyrighted works.

Non-conventional Trademark-Smell marks

This post explores the challenges and legal frameworks surrounding the registration of smell marks as non-conventional trademarks in India, the EU, and the US. It reviews case law and statutory requirements, providing a comparative analysis of regulatory approaches.

Legal row over Half Girlfriend, Google directed to de-index infirnging contents, Dangal sets a new record, Amazon and Warner bros sign a licensing deal and more

This update examines legal disputes and major licensing deals in the copyright and entertainment sector. It discusses recent court decisions, industry records, and provides practical copyright litigation advice.

Apple’s app store, Summary disposal granted in a trademark infringement suit, Patanjali Trademark tiff, Dahanu-Gholvad chikoo obtains GI registration and more

This update analyses recent trademark and GI developments, including Delhi High Court’s summary disposal in an infringement suit, Apple’s App Store registration, and Patanjali’s trademark dispute. Key legal and procedural insights are discussed with reference to Indian and international cases.

Industrial Designs and Yoga

This article analyses industrial designs registered for yoga accessories, such as pants, boards, socks, and blocks. It presents a legal perspective on how design protection supports innovation in yoga products.

Patent stats, Industrial designs, Interesting Patents, Startup innovations, PortBOTS, Patent seminars, conferences, conclaves, Apple versus Qualcomm, Pharma patents, PPVFR, Patent Tip and more

This update analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, highlights significant industrial designs and patent filings, and reviews recent litigation in the pharma and technology sectors. Key developments in plant variety protection and practical patent filing guidance are also included.

Ola caught in copyright infringement, Coal Ministry accused of Plagiarism, ‘Dancing baby’ Copyright case, Volvo sued for Copyright infringement and more.

This post discusses recent copyright disputes involving Ola and the Coal Ministry, along with significant international cases and licensing deals in entertainment law. The analysis addresses copyright risks for businesses and provides updates relevant to Indian and global stakeholders.

Yoga Patents

This post examines key yoga patents and applications in India and abroad, highlighting inventive devices, methods, and legal considerations. It offers an analytical perspective on the intersection of yoga and intellectual property law.