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Activity 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.

Mammoth 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.

Delhi 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.

Facebook 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.

Google 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.

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.

COVID-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.

Patent office sees overall decrease in activity this week

This weekly report examines a marked decrease in Indian patent office activity, with significant drops in both publications and grants. It also presents updated figures for design registrations and city-wise patent statistics, compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

6255 Trademark Applications Filed this Week

This post analyses weekly Indian trademark statistics, recording a sharp decline in published applications and increases in show cause disposals and registrations. The data is compiled from official trademark office sources and presented objectively.

Gorakhpur Terracotta Bagged GI Tag, Trademark Show Cause Hearings Adjourned and more

This post examines key trademark and intellectual property developments in India, including GI registration for Gorakhpur Terracotta and recent legal actions. It highlights updates from brand licensing, domain disputes, and official notices from the trademark registry.