First issue of patent & design journal for 2021 published by IPO

The first 2021 issue of the Indian Patent and Design Journal provides detailed statistics on patent publications, grants, and design registrations. This data offers a clear snapshot of intellectual property activity in India for the beginning of the year.

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Rihanna faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Sherlock Holmes Lawsuit dismissed, Spotify launches Plagiarism Risk Detector and more.

This bulletin discusses Rihanna’s ongoing copyright case, the dismissal of the Sherlock Holmes lawsuit, and Spotify’s launch of a plagiarism risk detection tool. It also covers recent gaming copyright disputes and Donald Trump’s invocation of the Anti-SLAPP law.

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Microsoft accused of infringing patents related to cloud computing, EPO extends closure of offices and more

The post analyses recent patent lawsuits, including Daedalus Blue’s action against Microsoft over cloud computing technology and Mad Dogg Athletics’ suit against Peloton. It also reports on the EPO’s extended office closures and the launch of the EUIPO’s SME Fund.

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Sharp decrease in patent publications, minor increase in grant percentage

This week’s Indian patent statistics indicate a sharp decline in patent publications, accompanied by a minor increase in grant percentages. The data, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, provides a granular analysis of publication and grant trends across major cities and design registrations in India.

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Burberry Initiates Infringement Suit Against Rapper Burberry Jesus, WhiteHat Jr. Stops WhiteHat Sr. for Now, and more

This post examines significant trademark infringement cases, including Burberry’s action against a rapper and WhiteHat Jr.’s dispute in India. It also reviews new brand licensing deals, domain name disputes, and a recent GI application for Goa Mankur Mango.

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BananaIP launches ‘Strategic Inventor’ – a free DIY platform for patent drafting, WIPO publishes Intellectual Property Indicators 2020 and more

BananaIP introduces Strategic Inventor, a free online platform for patent drafting tailored to inventors and innovators. The post also covers major international patent updates, including WIPO’s latest IP Indicators report and recent high-profile patent litigation.

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