Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part I

This article outlines BananaIP Counsels’ key suggestions to amend the Copyright Act, 1957, especially in light of digitalisation and changing business models. It highlights proposed legal changes to copyright rights, royalty sharing, and ownership for authors and performers in India.

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Jio Announced as Official Women’s T20 Sponsor, Nestle and California Pizza Kitchen Engaged in Trademark Spat, and more

The latest trademark news includes Jio’s title sponsorship of the Women’s T20 Challenge and a high-profile trademark dispute between Nestle and California Pizza Kitchen. Additional updates address legal decisions, brand licensing, and geographical indication filings in India.

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TikTok and Shopify sign E-commerce Deal, Sony Pictures Entertainment Merges Film and Television Divisions, LG Electronics Launches Streaming Platform and more.

This bulletin provides an analytical overview of major e-commerce and entertainment industry events, including TikTok and Shopify’s deal, Sony’s marketing division merger, and LG’s streaming launch. It also covers regulatory actions in gaming and betting in India, ensuring clarity on recent developments.

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Changes to UK IP Law from 1st January 2021, Indian Designs added to WIPO Global Design Database, AI related patent applications double and more

This bulletin analyses key IP law changes in the UK from January 2021, the integration of Indian designs into the WIPO Global Design Database, and a notable rise in AI patent applications. It also covers important patent litigation and international developments in intellectual property.

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Pakistan to Challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe, Formula1 Partners with Confirmed360, and more

The latest bulletin examines Pakistan’s plan to challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe and reviews significant trademark and domain dispute cases. Key brand licensing partnerships and legal decisions are also analysed with an objective legal approach.

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Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, LDC’s request WTO to extend transition period and more

The Patents Amendment Rules 2020 have come into effect in India, bringing notable changes to patent filing and reporting requirements. This bulletin covers updates on patent disputes, TRIPS transition requests at the WTO, and international patent office collaborations. The content is compiled to inform stakeholders about crucial developments in patent law.

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25% decrease in patent grants, 13% decrease in patent publications

The latest Indian patent statistics reveal significant decreases in both patent grants and publications for the week ending 23rd October 2020. This analytical report includes detailed city-wise data and industrial design registration figures, providing a comprehensive overview of current trends.

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