India urges TRIPs flexibility at the WTO to aid access to COVID-19 medicines. CNIPA announces its first COVID-19 vaccine patent application, and key global patent office initiatives are highlighted. The bulletin also provides updates on CNIPA’s budget and IPOPHL’s new patent search services.
Read more about India advocates TRIPs flexibility at the virtual WTO General Council Meeting, CNIPA publishes first patent application related to a vaccine for COVID-19 and more patent related newsBananaIP’s Sr Partner – Mr. Nitin Nair delivers a talk on “Introduction to Patents and the Patent process” at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
[slideshare id=235616508&doc=kristujayanthipatents11062020-200615072101] Nitin Nair Senior Partner Nitin Nair works as a senior partner at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels, a premier IP Firm based out of Bangalore....
Read more about BananaIP’s Sr Partner – Mr. Nitin Nair delivers a talk on “Introduction to Patents and the Patent process” at Kristu Jayanti College, BangaloreThe Shamnad Basheer Essay Writing Competition
The Shamnad Basheer Essay Writing Competition recognises Prof. Basheer’s impact on Indian IP law and legal education. Various scholarships and fellowships have been instituted in his name to support aspiring legal professionals.
Read more about The Shamnad Basheer Essay Writing CompetitionActivity at IPO returns to near normal, 500+ grants in one week
The Indian patent office reported 739 applications published and 505 patents granted in a single week, indicating strong recovery in activity levels. This bulletin provides a comprehensive analysis of patent and design statistics compiled by BananaIP Counsels.
Read more about Activity at IPO returns to near normal, 500+ grants in one weekMammoth increase in patent grants and publications by IPO
The Indian Patent Office has reported a marked increase in both patent grants and publications for June 2020. Detailed statistics reveal significant growth across major cities and in industrial design registrations, reflecting current trends in India’s intellectual property landscape.
Read more about Mammoth increase in patent grants and publications by IPODelhi High Court Prohibits the Use of ‘DEVTOL’, Black Lives Matter & I Can’t Breathe Trademarks Filed and more
The Delhi High Court has prohibited the use of the ‘DEVTOL’ mark, finding it infringing on ‘DETTOL’. Notable trademark news includes filings for Black Lives Matter, Victoria Beckham’s dispute resolution, and GI status for Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai.
Read more about Delhi High Court Prohibits the Use of ‘DEVTOL’, Black Lives Matter & I Can’t Breathe Trademarks Filed and moreFacebook signs Licensing Deal with Saregama, Amazon and Slack sign Licensing Deal, OTT Release of Films irks Multiplex Owners and more
The post reviews major licensing developments in India, including Saregama’s deals with Facebook and Spotify, Amazon’s collaboration with Slack, and the contentious shift of film releases to OTT platforms. It also covers the licensing arrangement between Gilead and Cipla for Remdesivir production.
Read more about Facebook signs Licensing Deal with Saregama, Amazon and Slack sign Licensing Deal, OTT Release of Films irks Multiplex Owners and moreGoogle 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.
Read more about Google faces USD 5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit, Kerala HC and Delhi HC seek clarification on Arogya Setu App and more.Compulsory Licensing in India – Talk by Gaurav Mishra
Mr. Gaurav Mishra presented an in-depth session on compulsory licensing in India under the Patents Act at a DST Rajasthan event. The talk covered legal provisions, case studies, and the significance of compulsory licensing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more about Compulsory Licensing in India – Talk by Gaurav MishraCOVID-19 patent pool opposed as Pfizer and AstraZeneca see no incentive and other patent news
This bulletin provides updates on the COVID-19 patent pool, opposition from leading pharmaceutical companies, and key patent law changes in India and abroad. It includes IPO e-filing developments, WHO C-TAP news, and significant international patent infringement cases.
Read more about COVID-19 patent pool opposed as Pfizer and AstraZeneca see no incentive and other patent news