Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 21st October 2022 to 28th October 2022

This update offers a detailed analysis of weekly patent and industrial design statistics in India, including publication and grant figures. Data is sourced from the official Indian Patent Office journal and compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

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Weekly Trademark Update Bulletin- PhonePe v MobilePe, Entrepreneur Magazine Vs. The Senior Examiner of Trade Marks, Delhi and more

This bulletin provides a structured update on recent trademark cases in India, including disputes involving PhonePe, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Sadda Pind. It also covers the positive impact of the GI tag on Kashmiri Saffron production, with legal analysis by BananaIP Counsels.

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Why should I perform a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis before launching my product?

Conducting a freedom to operate analysis is essential before launching a product to identify potential patent risks. This process helps assess infringement threats and enables informed decisions, promoting legal compliance and risk mitigation.

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How to Encourage Employee Inventors in Your Company to File for More Patents

Discover how Indian companies can encourage employee inventors to file more patents through innovation culture, clear expectations, rewards, and training. These steps enhance both corporate value and employee engagement in intellectual property activities.

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Can you revive abandoned/lapsed patents and patent applications in India?

This article explores when and how abandoned or lapsed patents and patent applications may be revived in India, referencing key court decisions. It provides practical legal insights on intent, deadlines, and the scope for extensions under extraordinary circumstances.

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Role of ‘Intent’ in Reviving lost Patents and Patent Applications in India

This post examines how intent now plays a decisive role in reviving lost patents and patent applications in India, following recent Delhi High Court guidance. It outlines when missed deadlines may be remedied and the evidentiary standards required from applicants seeking restoration.

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Weekly Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates

This week’s update covers the FTC’s challenge to Meta’s VR acquisition, Google’s antitrust fines by the CCI, and recent data breaches at Bed Bath & Beyond and Twilio. The bulletin provides a clear overview of significant legal and privacy developments in the technology sector.

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Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates

This week’s legal update examines pivotal copyright, media, and entertainment law cases, including Japan’s Supreme Court decision on music school royalties and notable infringement disputes. The post highlights significant case outcomes and their implications for intellectual property law.

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Weekly Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates

This week’s bulletin highlights key antitrust and data privacy developments, including the CCI’s fine on Google, new data breach penalties proposed in Australia, and a major class-action claim against Amazon in the UK. The updates reflect evolving regulatory responses to technology sector challenges.

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