IP and Antitrust/Competition

WhatsApp amends Privacy Policy to facilitate Third Party User Data access, Parliamentary Committee proposes changes to the Draft Data Protection Bill and more.

This blog post examines key legal updates including WhatsApp’s privacy policy changes for third party data access and proposed amendments to India’s Draft Data Protection Bill. It also discusses major data breaches and notable court decisions affecting the technology and data privacy landscape.

Apple fined 10M Euros by Italian Competition Authority, Apple wins Anti-trust Lawsuit and Microsoft’s Productivity Score Tool criticized for Privacy issues.

Apple faced a 10 million Euro penalty from the Italian Competition Authority for misleading iPhone water resistance claims and inadequate battery information. The post also covers Apple’s win in a US antitrust lawsuit and reviews privacy concerns related to Microsoft’s Productivity Score tool.

Google faces USD 5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit, Kerala HC and Delhi HC seek clarification on Arogya Setu App and more.

The bulletin discusses Google’s class action lawsuit over privacy concerns, judicial scrutiny of the Arogya Setu app by Kerala and Delhi High Courts, and adjustments to data protection law enforcement in the UK. It also examines guidance from US antitrust authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tesla files Lawsuit against Ex-Employees and Zoox, Apple-Google’s COVID-19 Tracking Plan Faces Data Security Threats and more

This post explores recent legal developments in trade secrets litigation, including the Tesla-Zoox and VIPKid-GSX cases, and addresses privacy and data security challenges in COVID-19 tracking technologies. It provides an analytical perspective on the evolving legal and technological landscape in these domains.

Amazon’s ‘Ring’ Security System Severely Criticised, Flipkart and Amazon under Investigation by CCI, Facebook Restructures its Privacy Features and more

The bulletin reviews legal developments affecting Amazon, Flipkart, and Facebook, including investigations, privacy issues, and significant settlements. Highlights include criticism of Amazon’s Ring system, CCI’s probe into e-commerce giants, and Facebook’s privacy overhaul.

Pharmaceutical Companies Discuss Antitrust Probe with US, CCI’s Investigation into Bearings Manufacturers, European Union Leads Global Antitrust Influence and more

This bulletin analyses recent antitrust investigations impacting pharmaceutical firms, bearings manufacturers, and global technology companies. It also reviews the European Union’s leading role in shaping international competition law and regulatory practices.

Uber Slapped with USD 650 Million Employment Tax Bill, US Supreme Court to Decide Oracle’s Copyright Suit Against Google, UK’s CMA Investigates Hasbro’s Acquisition of EOne and more

This bulletin examines significant legal developments, including Uber’s employment tax dispute, Oracle’s copyright litigation against Google, and ongoing antitrust investigations. It further addresses IP infringement issues and regulatory responses in the US, UK, and Canada.

California Joins Facebook Investigation, Amazon Accused of “Tying” by Online Merchant, Facebook Pulled Up Over Fake Ads and more

This update examines major legal actions against Facebook, Amazon, and TikTok, focusing on antitrust, privacy, and intellectual property issues. It provides a concise analysis of ongoing investigations and lawsuits impacting the global technology sector.

Google Acquires Fitbit Amidst Anti-trust Investigation,T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Approved Despite Antitrust Concerns,Facebook Introduces New Corporate Logo and more

This bulletin reviews significant events in IP, privacy, and antitrust law, including Google’s acquisition of Fitbit and its regulatory implications. It also discusses tech mergers, data privacy, and recent investigations in the retail and social media sectors.

Google Objects to Sharing Sensitive Data in Antitrust Probe, First Medicine Delivery by Drones in the US, Walmart and Tesla Settle Lawsuit and more

The bulletin provides updates on Google’s response to antitrust investigations, India’s non-personal data regulation efforts, and technological advancements like drone medicine delivery. It also covers significant legal disputes, including the Walmart-Tesla lawsuit and a corporate espionage case involving WeRide.