This weekly update reviews Indian patent statistics, new inventions, and major legal developments including Facebook’s suit against BlackBerry and the invalidation of BlackBerry patents. The post also highlights a study exposing low intellectual property awareness in India and summarizes key patent-related news.
Read more about Interesting inventions, Low IP awareness in India says study, Facebook v. Blackberry, Blackberry’s patents invalidated and more.THE CONSENSUAL IS NO LONGER CRIMINAL
The Supreme Court’s 2018 verdict striking down parts of Section 377 IPC marked a pivotal moment for LGBT rights and privacy law in India. This article examines the judgment’s impact on constitutional rights, legal reasoning, and the evolution of Indian law regarding consensual adult relationships.
Read more about THE CONSENSUAL IS NO LONGER CRIMINALVOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP BY NETFLIX, PETITION AGAINST NON-VOLUNTARY LICENSES PROVISIONS OF COPYRIGHT LAW, IP ADDRESS INSUFFICIENT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, HARRY POTTER HOME FURNISHING AND MORE
This post covers recent developments in copyright law, focusing on voluntary censorship by streaming platforms, legal challenges to compulsory licenses, and court rulings on infringement. It also examines merchandising trends and industry collaborations, providing a comprehensive legal overview.
Read more about VOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP BY NETFLIX, PETITION AGAINST NON-VOLUNTARY LICENSES PROVISIONS OF COPYRIGHT LAW, IP ADDRESS INSUFFICIENT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, HARRY POTTER HOME FURNISHING AND MOREDesign as a Trademark?, Bumblebee Dispute Settled, Kodaikanal Hill Garlic GI and other news
The post examines current trends in trademark law India, highlighting recent statistics, legal rulings, and major trademark disputes. It also discusses new licensing agreements and the application for GI status for Kodaikanal Hill Garlic, offering a clear legal analysis.
Read more about Design as a Trademark?, Bumblebee Dispute Settled, Kodaikanal Hill Garlic GI and other newsSearching for Patents on Indian Patent Database (InPASS)
This article examines the Indian Patent Database InPASS, detailing its search features, practical limitations, and strategies for effective patent searching. While InPASS may have some constraints, it remains the primary resource for reliable Indian patent information.
Read more about Searching for Patents on Indian Patent Database (InPASS)SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 5
The post provides an analytical overview of the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018, focusing on its data localization rules and broad exemptions to compliance. It highlights the main obligations for data fiduciaries and the significant carve-outs provided under Indian law.
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This post examines the data localization mandates and exemptions under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. It provides a structured legal analysis of data transfer provisions and the various exemptions applicable to specific entities and activities.
Read more about SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 4Interesting Inventions, Wrong statistics by Indian Patent office, Huawei fined 10.5 million dollars, USPTO offers refunds and more.
This weekly update examines Indian patent office statistics, new inventive filings, and significant international patent disputes. Key highlights include patent grant data, infringement verdicts against Huawei and Verizon, and USPTO’s refund measures for electronic filing disruptions.
Read more about Interesting Inventions, Wrong statistics by Indian Patent office, Huawei fined 10.5 million dollars, USPTO offers refunds and more.SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 3
This post analyses the transparency and accountability obligations under the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018. It covers compliance duties for data fiduciaries, security safeguards, and grievance redressal mechanisms in India.
Read more about SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 3CAT Questions Dispute, Fox Copyright Infringement, Wolf Case, More Original Content for Amazon Prime and more.
The latest copyright and entertainment law update explores key cases such as the CAT questions dispute and Fox’s Empire copyright appeal, along with Amazon’s push for original content. The post also examines recent trends in Indian copyright filings and offers expert legal insights.
Read more about CAT Questions Dispute, Fox Copyright Infringement, Wolf Case, More Original Content for Amazon Prime and more.