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Former Employees can use the Diamond Colouring Technology of their Employer, confirms the Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court refused to grant an injunction to Sonani Industries against its former employees for using diamond colouring technology, citing a lack of proprietary confidential information and the expiry of the relevant know-how agreement. The Court also clarified that issues of copyright infringement would be examined during the ongoing trial.

Why Perform an IP Audit? 5 Reasons

An IP audit enables businesses to identify, classify, and protect their intellectual property assets while assessing associated risks and value. This article outlines the primary reasons for conducting an IP audit and its importance in strategic business planning.

Indian IP Office invites entries for National IP Awards, 2021 and 2022

The Indian IP Office is inviting entries for the National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022, celebrating excellence in IP creation and innovation. Submissions are open until 31st August, 2022, with detailed guidelines and categories outlined in the official announcement.

BananaIP’s Masterclass on Intellectual Property For Business Value

BananaIP Counsels is hosting an IP masterclass with Telangana AI Mission to educate startups on intellectual property and its business applications. The session offers insights into IP protection and commercialization, with guidance from experienced legal professionals.

Free Master Class on IP for Start Ups, Entrepreneurs and SMEs

BananaIP and NASSCOM present a free master class on intellectual property for startups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs. Participants will gain essential insights on protecting and commercializing their innovations, with expert-led sessions focusing on patents and IP strategies.

Pro Music Rights’ Lawsuit Against Apple Dismissed, CBI files case against Cambridge Analytica, Google asks to move antitrust lawsuit to California and more.

This bulletin provides a comprehensive review of recent antitrust lawsuits, competition law cases, and significant data breaches. Key updates include the dismissal of Pro Music Rights’ lawsuit against Apple, CBI’s action against Cambridge Analytica, and major developments involving Google, Amazon, and Tesla.

Register for a Free Webinar on Intellectual Property For StartUps – July 17th, 2020

This post invites startups to a free webinar on intellectual property, led by Dr Kalyan Kankanala on July 17th, 2020. The session will address practical IP strategies and business value, with insights tailored for startups during the COVID-19 period.

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.

Privacy Fears Around Google Sharing Data with Hospitals,Microsoft to Honour California’s Data Privacy Law and more

The bulletin discusses Google’s data sharing partnership with Ascension and resulting privacy concerns, Microsoft’s nationwide adoption of California’s data privacy law, and notable legal actions involving trade secrets and celebrity endorsements. The analysis adopts a structured, factual legal approach.