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Weekly Anti-trust and Privacy Updates

This week’s bulletin analyses major anti-trust and privacy issues, including proposed online gaming regulations, Twitter data privacy controversies, and IRCTC’s data monetization rollback. The updates provide a structured legal perspective on current developments in India.

CASE BRIEF : Havells India Limited. vs. Shanghai CET Electric Co. Ltd. & Ors.

The Delhi High Court addressed whether invisible use of Havells’ trademark in meta tags by Shanghai CET Electric amounted to contempt and infringement. The Court clarified the defendants’ obligations regarding removal of infringing listings and the interpretation of interim injunctions under trademark law.

CASE BRIEF : Havells India Limited. vs. Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Havells India against Panasonic, restraining the use of allegedly infringing fan designs. The case discusses key legal principles surrounding design infringement and passing off in the Indian context.

Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 19th August 2022 to 26th August 2022

This post reviews Indian patent and industrial design statistics for the week of 19th to 26th August 2022. It includes publication and grant figures, application city data, and design registration trends, compiled by the BananaIP Counsels team.

Without Proper Inventive Step Analysis, Patent Office’s Order is Unreasoned – Says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court set aside a Patent Office order rejecting Gogoro Inc’s application for lack of inventive step, citing inadequate reasoning. The case was remanded for proper analysis under Section 2(1)(ja) of the Patents Act.

Accessibility is Mandatory for Businesses says CCPD

The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has clarified that accessibility requirements under the RPwD Act apply to private businesses. Private establishments must ensure their services, especially information and communication technology products, meet prescribed accessibility standards to remain compliant.

Weekly News Update: Copyright and Entertainment Law

This week’s update reviews significant copyright and entertainment law events, including court cases affecting Indian films and international litigation. It highlights ongoing disputes over copyright infringement, royalty claims, and licensing issues.

Weekly Anti-Trust and Privacy Updates

This bulletin summarises key anti-trust and privacy law developments, including the Karnataka High Court’s decision on Intel’s CCI challenge, Sephora’s privacy law violation, and the merger of NAA with CCI’s investigation wing. The updates provide an objective analysis of current legal events.

Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates review significant legal disputes, GI recognition, and ENS domain trends. The bulletin offers clear, factual analysis focused on current IP developments.

CASE BRIEF : Mody Pumps Inc. & Ors. v. Sovereign Pumping Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

This case brief discusses the Bombay High Court’s analysis of copyright infringement in the context of engineering drawings. It highlights the distinction between artistic work under copyright law and industrial design under the Designs Act, leading to an interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff.