Job Opening: IP Associate (Design Filing, Prosecution, and Litigation Management)

BananaIP Counsels seeks an experienced IP Associate for its Designs Department, focusing on design filing, prosecution, and litigation management. Eligible candidates with relevant legal qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply online.

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Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 11th November 2022 to 18th November 2022

This report covers Indian patent and industrial design statistics for 11th to 18th November 2022, highlighting publication, grant, and registration trends. Compiled by BananaIP Counsels, it offers a factual summary of weekly developments in intellectual property filings.

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Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates

This week’s bulletin covers copyright infringement actions against political and entertainment entities, with detailed legal developments in India and abroad. The updates are provided by BananaIP Counsels to promote awareness of intellectual property law.

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The Office of CGPDTM announces Trade Marks Agent Examination 2023 and Patent Agent Examination 2023

The CGPDTM has announced the likely schedule for the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2023 and Patent Agent Examination 2023. Eligibility requirements, examination rules, and registration details are provided for prospective candidates.

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Patent Application Naming AI as Inventor in India – Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala opposes Stephen Thaler’s Patent application

Dr Kalyan C Kankanala has opposed Stephen Thaler’s Indian patent application that names AI as the inventor. The post analyses the legal position of AI inventorship under Indian patent law and highlights key arguments presented in the opposition.

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Missed filing a request for examination? court says, condonable under exceptional circumstances.

The Madras High Court held that delays in filing a request for examination can be condoned under exceptional circumstances, particularly when caused by agent errors. This case highlights both the strict nature of Indian patent timelines and the judiciary’s role in allowing limited flexibility.

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Use of Music in Marriage ceremonies – Prof. Arul Scaria’s report to The Delhi High Court

Prof. Arul Scaria’s report to the Delhi High Court analyses the copyright exception for music used in marriage ceremonies under Indian law. The opinion emphasises the legislative intent, social context, and the need for a balanced interpretation of Section 52(1)(za).

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