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Job Opening: Intellectual Property (IP) Associate – Bangalore

BananaIP Counsels is looking for an Intellectual Property Associate for its Bangalore office. The role requires expertise in IP law, legal advisory, and related fields, with opportunities for litigation management and research. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting the required documents via email.

Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 published; Bill in parliament to abolish tribunals such as IPAB

The Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 introduce reduced fees and expedited examination for educational institutions. Meanwhile, a bill has been introduced to abolish tribunals such as IPAB, shifting jurisdiction to higher courts for greater efficiency.

78% increase in patent publications this week, grants decrease slightly

This week’s Indian patent statistics show a marked increase in publications but a decrease in grants. The report offers a detailed analysis of trends across major cities and includes insights into design registrations.

Data Privacy can take the form of non-price competition, Qualcomm loses case against EU Anti-Trust Regulators, Facebook prepares to file Anti-trust Lawsuit against Apple and more.

This bulletin covers key legal events in data privacy and anti-trust regulation, including major cases involving tech firms and regulatory responses in India, the EU, and China. The analysis presents factual updates and legal perspectives on competition and privacy issues.

CAIT embraces imposition of extra tax on foreign eCommerce companies, Court blocks Future Group’s sale of assets to Reliance Industries, Google announces closure of Stadia Game Studio and more.

The bulletin discusses CAIT’s support for an extra tax on foreign ecommerce companies, regulatory concerns over FDI, and recent legal actions affecting major businesses. It also highlights new digital platforms, music licensing initiatives, and notable shifts in the streaming and gaming sectors.

IBM #1 patent filer in 2020, Samsung at #2, Court rules in favor of Garmin in patent suit involving Philips and more

This post reports on major patent developments, including IBM and Samsung’s US patent rankings for 2020 and the ITC’s decision in favour of Garmin over Philips. It also covers international updates regarding patent prosecution, COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers, and a new EPO study on intellectual property benefits.

Patent office issues 2509 examination reports in one week – highest so far this year

The Indian Patent Office issued a record 2,509 examination reports in one week, the highest so far in 2021. This post details the latest patent and design statistics, including publication, grant, and examination data across major Indian cities.

FLVTO.biz suggests RIAA to file lawsuit in Russia, Cox Communications requests delay in paying damages, Nintendo secures injunctions in Spain and more.

The post reviews key copyright law news, including FLVTO.biz’s suggestion for the RIAA to litigate in Russia, Cox Communications’ request to delay damages payment, and Nintendo’s recent legal victories in Spain. It also addresses Japan’s efforts to regulate cosplay from a copyright perspective.

Suggestions for Copyright Reforms by the TLF, NALSAR

The Technology Law Forum at NALSAR has issued comprehensive recommendations for copyright reform in India. Key proposals include enhancing public access to government works, introducing statutory rights reversion, and updating laws for digital streaming and digital exhaustion.

1500 patent applications examined last week, over 6000 FERs issued in January

This post presents the latest Indian patent statistics, including applications published, FERs issued, and patents granted as of January 2021. It also covers industrial design registration data, offering an objective legal overview of recent trends.