Photographer Dennis Flaherty’s copyright lawsuit against Big Red Inc broadens liability to include individuals who re-tweeted his copyrighted photograph. The case raises important legal questions regarding contributory infringement and the risks of sharing protected content on social media.
Read more about Thou shall not re-tweet!BananaIP’s Managing Partner, Dr. Kalyan, delivers keynote address at Mahindra Research Valley’s Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management Day.
Dr. Kalyan delivered a talk on the role of patents in fuelling the fire of innovation at the “Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management Day” organized...
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This post examines a decade of trademark statistics in India, revealing significant growth in applications and registrations. It provides an analytical overview of global and national trends impacting intellectual property protection in India.
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The Kumbh Mela in Nashik is adopting technology-driven innovations through the Kumbhathon initiative to enhance event safety and management. These solutions range from mobile apps for lost persons and transport logistics to public health monitoring, marking a significant shift in organising large religious gatherings.
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Apple Pay aims to transform the banking sector through secure, person-to-person mobile payments using NFC and robust encryption. Its exclusivity to Apple devices and anticipated market impact raise significant questions for both competitors and the future of digital transactions.
Read more about Apple Pay taking the banking sector by stormLionsgate sues Ameritrade for using ‘Dirty Dancing’ dialogue
Lionsgate initiated legal action against Ameritrade over the use of a famous Dirty Dancing dialogue in an advertisement. The case examines whether the ad’s parodic reference constitutes trademark infringement or falls under permissible parody in advertising.
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This post examines the legal and practical aspects of a new airline seat patent filed by Zodiac Seats France. It discusses the implications for passenger comfort, safety regulations, and the potential impact on airline business practices.
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Deadmau5 and Disney have settled their trademark dispute regarding the Mau5head symbol after extensive legal negotiations. The agreement allows Deadmau5 to continue using and registering his logo, reflecting broader themes in intellectual property law.
Read more about Disney finally dances to Deadmau5’s tuneIntellectual Property/Patents for Hospitals and Hospital Management
This post discusses the importance of intellectual property and patent protection in hospital management, with reference to Indian law. Key steps for safeguarding inventions and the necessity of IP harvesting in healthcare institutions are analysed.
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The INPI has revised its patent procedure fees in France, increasing the overall cost of obtaining and maintaining patents from July 2015. This post analyses the legal and economic implications of the tariff revision, particularly for small and foreign applicants.
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