Lacoste Protects its ‘Crocodile’, Kareena Kapoor to be the Brand Icon for “IMARA”, and more

This bulletin discusses recent trademark and intellectual property updates, including Lacoste’s legal victory, GI filings, and brand licensing news in India and abroad. It also highlights domain name disputes and celebrity brand endorsements in the fashion sector.

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12% Decrease in the Trademark Applications Examined this Week

This week, the Indian Trademark Office recorded a notable decrease in trademark applications examined and hearing notices issued, while registrations granted saw a substantial rise. The weekly statistics offer a clear view of current trends in trademark activity across India.

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Dr. Kalyan delivers a talk on Patents – An Overview at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore on February 17th, 2020

Dr. Kalyan delivers a talk on Patents at Mount Carmel College. You may view the presentation below. [slideshare id=228411905&doc=patentlawanintroduction-200217104221]

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Government reviewing IP laws ahead of Trump’s visit to India and other patent news updates

The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry is reviewing India’s IP laws to address contemporary needs and stakeholder concerns. This update also covers India’s significant contribution to IBM’s patent portfolio, recent global patent disputes, and upcoming USPTO recruitment events.

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Patent Office publishes 80% more patent applications this week, Grants reduce by 30%

This week, the Indian Patent Office reported a sharp increase in published patent applications alongside a decrease in grants. The analysis presents key statistics and city-wise trends for patents and designs in India for the week of 14th February 2020.

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“Parachute” Goes After YouTuber for Disparagement, Cyprus Re-registers its ‘Halloumi’ Cheese Mark in the UK, ‘Co-Lab’ Launched By GQ India and Raymond, Italy’s Art Museum Uffizzi Galleries Claims its Domains, Assamese Gamocha Filed For GI and more

The post covers trademark and intellectual property updates from India and abroad, including key legal actions and brand developments. Highlights include Parachute’s injunction against a YouTuber, Halloumi’s UK mark re-registration, and the GI application for Assamese Gamocha.

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Intellepedia Presents a Seminar on Intellectual Property for Business and Financial Benefit

Intellepedia is hosting a focused seminar on intellectual property for business and financial benefit, led by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala in Bangalore. The session provides actionable insights into leveraging IP for competitive and financial advantage in India.

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Patent office publishes 790 patent applications, examines 2800 applications this week

The Indian patent office published 791 applications and granted 781 patents this week, reflecting varied trends across cities. A total of 2803 First Examination Reports were issued, and industrial design registrations continued to rise.

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