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Pirate’s Share: Piracy is Not Music to Many Ears

The Indian music industry faces substantial revenue losses due to widespread digital piracy. Despite the growth in digital earnings, more than half of potential income is lost, suggesting a need for industry collaboration to address the issue.

Dr. Kalyan Quoted in the Indian Express

BananaIP’s Managing Parter, Dr. Kalyan, was recently interviewed by the Indian Express for an article titled “More Spends on Patents Needed” which looked at the...

BananaIP Chosen as Strategic IP Partner for IIT Mumbai’s International Business Plan Competition

BananaIP has been selected as the strategic IP partner for “Eureka”, the prestigious international business plan competition conducted by IIT Bombay. BananaIP will be responsible...

RPX acquires patents owned by Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900M

RPX Corp. is acquiring around 4,000 patents from Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900 million, effectively ending several major patent lawsuits. This deal highlights a move from litigation to licensing in managing high-value technology patents.

Astrazeneca to retain Sweetness of Onglyza

Astrazeneca has brought a patent infringement case against Aurobindo Pharma over an ANDA filing for Onglyza’s generic version in the US. The dispute centres on the alleged infringement of Saxagliptin hydrochloride patents before their expiry.

LSU helps faculty Transfer Innovation into the market

LSU’s LIFT Fund offers competitive support for faculty to transfer innovation from research to market. The initiative strengthens technology commercialization by funding promising university projects and bridging the gap between development and market readiness.

Spanish Publishers Suffer as Google News Closes Operations

Google News has closed operations in Spain after a new copyright law required licensing fees for news publishers. Spanish publishers now face significant challenges, and the stricter legal framework prevents them from waiving these fees, impacting digital news distribution.

Development of Copyright Law in the UK

The post explores recent changes to copyright law in the UK, particularly the private copying exception and its legal challenges. It provides an objective overview of industry concerns and government responses, highlighting the evolving nature of copyright regulation.

Are LinkedIn Connections Trade Secrets?

This post discusses whether LinkedIn connections can be classified as trade secrets in employer-employee disputes. It explores key legal factors and the potential implications for Indian law.

Royalties for Singers – Delhi High Court passes a favorable order

The Delhi High Court has issued an order supporting ISRA in a case concerning unpaid royalties for singers. This decision marks a significant advancement in Indian performers rights and copyright enforcement.