The Madras High Court ruled that the business of issuing copyright licenses in India can be carried out only by copyright societies, as per Section 33 of the Copyright Act. Individual owners may issue licenses in their personal capacity, but not as a commercial business.
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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics- 7th January 2022 to 14th January 2022
The post provides an in-depth review of Indian patent and industrial design statistics for the week ending 14th January 2022. Key insights include publication trends, grant numbers, and city-wise data, offering a clear snapshot of recent IP activity.
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This article recaps pivotal Indian consumer protection cases from 2021, analysing real estate, contract, and insurance disputes. It highlights judicial approaches to consumer rights and remedies, providing a clear legal perspective for practitioners and stakeholders.
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This post examines important Indian copyright cases from 2021, offering objective analysis of key court decisions on software, films, and literary works. It provides insights into judicial reasoning and the practical impact on copyright law in India.
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This article presents a structured analysis of notable patent case law decided by Indian courts in 2021, focusing on interim injunctions and patent validity challenges. The judgments discussed provide valuable insight into key legal principles shaping Indian patent litigation.
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This post analyses Indian patent and design statistics for 2021, comparing them with 2020 figures. It covers trends in grants, publications, examinations, and city-wise applications, offering insights based on official data.
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The post analyses significant patent and design updates for January 2022, focusing on India’s WTO patent waiver request and RGNIIPM’s training initiative. It also highlights major international patent developments and US court rulings.
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This update analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 7th January 2022, including publication, grant, and registration data. The report is compiled by BananaIP Counsels with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
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The post provides a data-driven review of Geographical Indications statistics in India for 2021. It examines trends in GI applications and registrations, using official Registry data.
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In 2021, India saw a significant rise in copyright registration applications, notably in literary and dramatic works. This analysis provides detailed monthly and category-wise insights based on published Copyright Office data.
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