Trademark Registrations Granted Go Down by 27 Percent this Week

The Indian Trademark Office has recorded a 27 percent decrease in registrations granted this week, alongside notable changes in other procedural metrics. An increase in applications published contrasts with drops in hearing and renewal notices, reflecting evolving trends in trademark administration.

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Gandhiji’s views on Exclusivity and Intellectual Property

This post explores Mahatma Gandhi’s views on exclusivity and intellectual property, emphasising his preference for openness and public welfare. It connects his philosophy to modern open source and trusteeship ideas, providing a nuanced analysis of his impact on intellectual property discourse.

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AICTE and CIPAM spar over invention guidelines, USPTO invites comments on patenting inventions developed by AI and more

This bulletin addresses AICTE’s differing stance from CIPAM on institutional invention guidelines and recent high-profile patent disputes. It further examines international patent policy updates and major IP conferences, offering a comprehensive overview for legal and academic professionals.

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Court Dismisses “Tardigrades” Suit, Infringement of Ms. Pac-Man, IMI Music Report, and more

This bulletin covers the dismissal of the Tardigrades copyright suit, Ms. Pac-Man infringement litigation, IMI’s digital music report, and ongoing piracy challenges. Key legal developments in entertainment and copyright law are discussed with factual clarity.

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‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Win for Google, Project Voldemort, Dating Apps at War, and more

This bulletin examines recent legal developments in IP, privacy, and antitrust, including Google’s EU victory on the ‘Right to be Forgotten’, copyright rejections, and trademark disputes. It further analyses significant data privacy actions and anti-competitive practices, providing objective legal perspectives.

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Times Group Doesn’t Share Miss India and Mr. India Title, Rock Clashes with Rackets, Franchise India Expo 2019 and More

This bulletin provides structured updates on trademark infringement cases, brand licensing, and franchising developments in India and abroad. It also covers domain name disputes and recent GI filings, offering an objective legal perspective on ongoing intellectual property matters.

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Increased activity at IPO this week, publications and examinations see jump in numbers

The Indian Patent Office has witnessed a significant jump in publications, grants, and examinations this week, as detailed by BananaIP Counsels. This update offers an analytical overview of current trends in Indian patent and design filings.

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