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Slow Week at the Trademark Registry; Only 7 Trademarks Registered this Week

This week, the Indian Trademark Registry granted only seven registrations, reflecting a notable slowdown. The post provides detailed statistics and analysis on current trends in trademark processing, based on official records.

Luis Vuitton Secures Protection Over Well-Known ‘Damier Azur’ Trademark, MP Government Approaches Supreme Court Over Basmati Rice GI Tag and more

The bulletin reviews key trademark developments including Louis Vuitton’s Damier Azur win, Indiamart’s legal success, and MP’s Supreme Court move over Basmati rice GI. It also covers major brand licensing deals and domain name dispute outcomes.

NAIMCC acquires status of International Depository Authority under the Budapest Treaty and other patent news

NAIMCC has become an International Depository Authority under the Budapest Treaty, as announced by the Indian Patent Office and WIPO. This update also covers key statements from the BRICS Trade Ministers meeting and major international IP developments.

1927 patent examination reports issued this week, decrease in patent publications and grant

This week’s bulletin analyses Indian patent statistics, showing a decrease in both publications and grants, with 1,927 examination reports issued. The report also covers city-wise data and design registrations, providing a structured overview of patent activity.

Zoom considering Legal Action against Jio Meet,Travis Scott Faces Infringement Lawsuit,Twitter removes Trump Campaign’s George Floyd Tweets and more

This legal news bulletin discusses ongoing copyright infringement lawsuits, including actions involving Zoom, Travis Scott, and the Internet Archive. It also examines cases of counterfeit branded masks and plagiarism allegations in the Indian film industry.

Online Education and Intellectual Property Issues

This post examines intellectual property challenges faced by Indian educational institutions in the shift to online education. It highlights key copyright concerns and provides practical steps for compliance.

Patent and design statistics – 43% increase in grants this week, publications decrease

The latest Indian patent and design statistics reveal a 43 percent increase in patent grants and a decrease in publications for the week of 17 July 2020. Data is compiled by BananaIP Counsels, providing insights into patent and design activity across major Indian cities.

Unilever Partners with OYO for Sanitised Stays, TikTok Fights its Domain Infringer, and more

This bulletin presents key trademark and domain dispute updates from India and abroad, including major brand partnerships and legal developments. It offers objective analysis of recent court actions and intellectual property news from BananaIP Counsels.

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.

CPI(M) asks Government to issue compulsory license for Remdesivir, EPO creates search strategies to help fight against COVID-19 and more patent news

The CPI(M) has urged the Indian government to issue a compulsory license for Remdesivir to facilitate generic manufacturing. Additionally, the EPO has developed new patent search strategies for COVID-19, and an upcoming EUIPO-EPO conference will address intellectual property issues in additive manufacturing.