The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to submit representations with evidence by 30th April 2016 if they believe their applications were wrongly treated as abandoned.
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The Delhi High Court has upheld the CCI’s authority to investigate anti-competitive conduct in patent royalty cases, ruling that such matters are not restricted to the Patents Act. The judgment clarifies CCI’s role in addressing abuse of dominant position in the Indian legal context.
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The Indian Trade Mark Office has abandoned a significant number of trade mark applications, reportedly due to non-filing of examination responses. This move has raised serious legal and procedural concerns among attorneys, with many considering legal action.
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We all love a good TED talk, an insightful and informative talk given by someone who understands the subject matter he or she is discussing....
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The Indian government’s plan to engage US trained patent examiners has sparked debate over efficiency and policy direction in the patent office. This post analyses the benefits, concerns, and broader implications for India’s patent examination system.
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BREIN, a Dutch anti-piracy organisation, is expanding its enforcement to include individual uploaders on pirate websites. The group’s new strategy involves collecting IP addresses and seeking support from ISPs, with potential legal consequences for infringers.
Read more about Copyright Pirates! BREIN is coming for you!Court favors Core, leaves LG Electronics sore
The US court has ruled in favour of Core Wireless, ordering LG Electronics to pay 3.5 million dollars for patent infringement. This decision brings attention to standard essential patents and FRAND commitments, reflecting the broader global debate.
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Geographical indications offer untapped potential for Make in India by fostering local brand identity and economic growth. Strengthening quality control and eCommerce initiatives could further enhance the impact of GIs within the Indian intellectual property framework.
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This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing challenges in balancing innovation and competition law. The discussion highlights that the legal landscape on SEPs is still developing.
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This article provides an in-depth analysis of standard essential patents and FRAND litigation in India, focusing on major cases involving Ericsson. It explores the interplay between SSOs, patent holders, and regulatory bodies, and examines the legal challenges surrounding SEP licensing practices.
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