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.
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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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The Indian Institute of Science, renowned for research excellence, has filed fewer than fifty patents annually in recent years, with limited commercialization. This analysis examines IISc’s patent trends and highlights the broader challenges faced by Indian academic institutions in managing intellectual property.
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The UK Court of Appeal ruled that Actavis’s alternative salt forms of pemetrexed would indirectly infringe Eli Lilly’s cancer drug patent. The decision provides insights into patent claim construction and the approach to pharmaceutical patent disputes across multiple European jurisdictions.
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