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Trademark News Bulletin: Indian Trademark Statistics

This bulletin provides a detailed analysis of the latest Indian trademark statistics, including weekly and yearly trends. It offers objective insights into application, examination, and registration activity at the Trademark Office.

Part IV: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?

This post analyses the Indian legal stance on descriptive marks under the Trademark Act, 1999. It explains the criteria for their protection, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and secondary meaning.

Weekly Patent News Bulletin: Qualcomm and L.G Electronics sign patent license agreement, New Balance sues Nautica and more

This weekly bulletin reviews major patent news, including a new licensing agreement between Qualcomm and L.G Electronics and design infringement litigation by New Balance. The updates also feature recognition of Maker Village for IP excellence and ongoing US patent litigation involving Hytera.

Interesting Patents and Inventions of the week

The bulletin presents this week’s most interesting patents and inventions from the Indian Patent Journal, featuring expert curation by BananaIP Counsels’ patent attorneys. Highlights include innovative solutions in Braille technology and aquaculture management, reflecting the firm’s legal and technical expertise.

Patent News Bulletin: Indian Patent Statistics and Industrial Design Statistics

This bulletin examines current Indian patent and industrial design statistics, including publication and grant trends across major cities. The analysis is prepared by the patent division at BananaIP Counsels, reflecting recent updates from the patents and designs office.

BananaIP’s corporate training for Inventors and R&D personnel

BananaIP conducted a customized corporate IP training program for inventors on 23rd August . The schedule of the training program was as follows. S.No Topic...

Copyright and eCommerce Law News: Apple Sues Corellium for Copyright Infringement, YouTube Sues Copyright Troll for Extortion, US Govt Supports Led Zepplin in Infringement Case and more

This bulletin examines recent highlights in copyright infringement and eCommerce law, including court orders against piracy sites and major lawsuits by Apple and YouTube. It also discusses policy shifts, industry mergers, and government actions impacting the entertainment and eCommerce sectors.

Vistara Airlines Wins a Counterfeit Battle, Tirur Betel Leaf Gets GI Tag and Other News

This week’s update reviews Vistara’s victory in a counterfeit case, the GI tag for Tirur Betel Leaf, and key trademark legal developments. It also covers brand expansion and licensing news in India and internationally.

‘Trade Secret’ Law is Turning Out to be a Well-Kept ‘Secret’

The blog explores the lack of specific trade secret legislation in India, focusing on how confidential business processes are currently protected. It evaluates the stalled National Innovation Act, 2008, and its implications for intellectual property law.

Patent Trolls – Threat to Innovation and its Users!

Patent trolls increasingly target both manufacturers and end users, causing significant financial and operational challenges. This analysis explores a key US case, the effect on businesses, and the importance of regulatory safeguards to protect innovation.