The post examines key IP updates related to COVID-19, including the Indian Patent Office’s procedural changes and Ireland’s royalty free IP license initiative. It highlights efforts to promote collaborative innovation during the pandemic through flexible licensing and policy measures.
Read more about Royalty free IP license to fight COVID-19 pandemic, Patent Agent Examination registrations extended and moreCOVID concerns paralyze IPO, no new patent grants or design registration
COVID-19 has disrupted the Indian Patent Office, resulting in no new patent grants or design registrations last week. While publication numbers increased, examinations and grants remained paused.
Read more about COVID concerns paralyze IPO, no new patent grants or design registrationDr. Kalyan Kankanala delivers a talk on Infringement Analysis for students at NLSIU – Bangalore on April 19th , 2020
Dr. Kalyan explained the concept of patent infringement, assessing literal infringement and infringement by doctrine of equivalence with examples. The infringement test used in the...
Read more about Dr. Kalyan Kankanala delivers a talk on Infringement Analysis for students at NLSIU – Bangalore on April 19th , 2020BMW Wins over DMW E-Rickshaw, Coca-Cola Fights Domain Dispute and more
The post provides an analysis of significant trademark and domain name disputes, such as BMW’s case against DMW and Coca-Cola’s domain name complaint. It also reviews brand licensing developments and a new GI application, with objective legal insights.
Read more about BMW Wins over DMW E-Rickshaw, Coca-Cola Fights Domain Dispute and more4162 Trademark Applications Filed, No Examinations, Publications and Registrations in the Last Week
4162 trademark applications were filed in India last week, with no examinations or registrations reported. This post details statistics by jurisdiction and provides cumulative data for 2020 in a clear, legal-academic style.
Read more about 4162 Trademark Applications Filed, No Examinations, Publications and Registrations in the Last WeekChina ousts USA as top patent filer, WHO supports COVID-19 patent pool
China has surpassed the USA as the world’s top PCT patent filer, as reported by WIPO. This bulletin also covers major patent litigation and the WHO’s endorsement of a COVID-19 patent pool, reflecting important international IP trends.
Read more about China ousts USA as top patent filer, WHO supports COVID-19 patent pool290 patent publications, no examinations and no grants in the last week
The latest Indian patent statistics reveal 290 publications and no examinations or grants for the week ending 10th April 2020. This analysis, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, provides a factual breakdown of patent and design activity across major Indian cities.
Read more about 290 patent publications, no examinations and no grants in the last weekAmidst National Lockdown 1997 Trademark Applications Filed Last Week.
Despite the ongoing national lockdown, 1997 trademark applications were filed in India last week, with Delhi leading in filings. This post presents an objective summary of the latest trademark statistics compiled from official sources.
Read more about Amidst National Lockdown 1997 Trademark Applications Filed Last Week.Trademark Battle for Social Distancing, Tripura Jackfruit Loses GI Battle and more
This bulletin reviews major trademark and GI updates, including Starbucks’ Frappuccino injunction and the Tripura Jackfruit GI rejection. It also covers recent domain name disputes, new brand licensing collaborations, and franchising events.
Read more about Trademark Battle for Social Distancing, Tripura Jackfruit Loses GI Battle and moreUSPTO extends patent deadlines while UKIPO declares interrupted days and other patent news
The USPTO has extended several patent deadlines under the CARES Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the UKIPO has announced “interrupted days” affecting statutory deadlines. The bulletin also covers Huawei’s entry into the Open Invention Network.
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