This bulletin examines trademark and IP developments such as the ITC vs Nestle Magic Masala case, Binance’s domain dispute, and new GI filings in India. Key updates on licensing, brand partnerships, and procedural changes in IP deadlines are also discussed.
Read more about ITC vs. NESTLE, the Curious Case of The Magic Masala, Crypto Exchange Loses Domain Dispute to Australian Florist, and moreWIPO PROOF – a new service from WIPO, High Court orders withdrawal of IPOs public notice and other patent news
WIPO PROOF has been introduced as a digital evidence service for intellectual assets. The Delhi High Court has withdrawn a key IPO notice, impacting patent timelines. This update also covers patent litigation and international patent infrastructure developments.
Read more about WIPO PROOF – a new service from WIPO, High Court orders withdrawal of IPOs public notice and other patent newsFewer examination reports being issued, will backlog haunt patent office again?
The weekly Indian Patent Office statistics indicate a decline in patent publications and grants, with fewer examination reports being issued. This trend raises concerns about a potential backlog, even as design registrations remain steady.
Read more about Fewer examination reports being issued, will backlog haunt patent office again?Trademark Registry Activity Gearing up Back to Normal. 45% Trademark Applications Examined by the Registry this Week
The Trademark Registry in India has shown a marked upturn in activity, with a 45 percent increase in trademark applications examined and a 24 percent rise in published applications this week. These developments indicate a steady move towards normal operational levels.
Read more about Trademark Registry Activity Gearing up Back to Normal. 45% Trademark Applications Examined by the Registry this WeekKashmiri Saffron Bags GI Tag, Adidas to Launch Sustainable Shoes with Allbirds, and more
Kashmiri Saffron has been awarded the GI tag, marking an important achievement in Indian geographical indications. This bulletin further highlights Adidas’s collaboration with Allbirds on sustainable footwear, recent trademark litigation, and updates on domain name disputes and brand licensing.
Read more about Kashmiri Saffron Bags GI Tag, Adidas to Launch Sustainable Shoes with Allbirds, and moreIndia 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 news
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 IPO