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Vitiation of IPAB – Changes under the Trade Marks Act

The abolition of IPAB under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has transferred its powers under the Trade Marks Act to the Registrar and High Courts. This post analyses the resulting legal changes and their implications for trademark registration, dispute resolution, and appellate processes.

Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Geographical Indications

The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and rectification authority for geographical indications to the High Courts and Registrars in India. This post analyses the legal and procedural implications of these changes under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021, focusing on the Geographical Indications Act.

Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – What changes under the Copyright Act now?

The abolition of the IPAB through the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has shifted copyright adjudication powers to High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post examines the key changes under the Copyright Act, detailing new dispute resolution mechanisms and legal procedures.

Close to 10,000 patents issued by the patent office so far this year, higher grants likely

Indian patent statistics for 2021 reveal nearly 10,000 grants so far, with detailed breakdowns of publications, grants, and examinations. The post also analyses trends in industrial design registrations, providing a structured overview of intellectual property activity in India.

Saregama and Triller Enter into Global Music Licensing Deal, TikTok inks Licensing deal in South Africa, Maharashtra Govt.’s Guidelines for E-Commerce and Food Delivery Firms and more.

The post reviews new music licensing deals involving Saregama, Triller, and TikTok, alongside Maharashtra’s updated guidelines for e-commerce and food delivery services. It further explores key trends and regulatory changes shaping India’s e-commerce landscape.

TuneIn Loses Appeal in UK infringement Lawsuit, Nike sues MSCHF for copyright infringement, Brexit does not hasten exit from EU Copyright Law and more.

This bulletin covers key copyright infringement lawsuits featuring TuneIn and Nike, and assesses the UK’s continued alignment with EU copyright law post-Brexit. It also highlights developments in open access publishing and legal sustainability in India.

Copyright, Information Technology and eCommerce Govt. Notifications-2021

This update covers key 2021 government notifications on copyright, information technology, and eCommerce. It discusses new copyright amendment rules, IT intermediary guidelines, and the national blockchain strategy, providing a factual legal overview.

Xinuos Inc. sues IBM and Red Hat, Amazon defends itself amidst rising Anti-trust scrutiny, CCI investigates WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy update and more.

This bulletin examines recent antitrust lawsuits and privacy developments involving global tech companies. Key issues include Xinuos’s action against IBM and Red Hat, CCI’s probe into WhatsApp’s privacy policy, and Facebook’s major data breach.

PUBG Features Godzilla, Nike Sues Rapper Lil Nas X, and more

The post examines recent trademark and intellectual property news, covering legal actions involving Amul, Nike, and Apple, as well as brand collaborations and GI applications. Objective analysis is provided on each case, reflecting current legal developments in the field.

Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and changes to the Geographical Indications Act, 1999

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 abolishes multiple tribunals, including those under the Geographical Indications Act, and reallocates their jurisdiction to High Courts and Registrars. Key statutory amendments affect the processes for appeals, rectification, and related legal proceedings involving geographical indications in India.