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Where can you file Trademark Rectification Petitions? The Delhi High Court refers the question to a Larger Bench

The Delhi High Court has raised an important question about the proper forum for filing trademark rectification petitions in India. The issue centres on whether jurisdiction should be limited to the High Court overseeing the relevant trademark office or extended to any High Court.

Guidelines on Film Accessibility in India: Comments and Suggestions

The post analyses the draft film accessibility guidelines in India, offering expert legal comments and practical suggestions for improvement. It discusses responsibility allocation, definition clarity, and recommendations to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities in cinema.

Officer’s Choice Trademark, Zinking Patent and Baoji Footwear Cases

This post discusses key Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Court rulings on trademark and patent infringement. It covers injunctions, label similarities, and rectification petition requirements in Indian IP law. The analysis is based on recent judgments and legal principles.

BananaIP’s IP Weekly: Patents & Design Stats in the First Week of Jan 2024

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for the first week of January 2024. It includes application, publication, and grant data, with emphasis on city-wise trends and the broader intellectual property landscape.

Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes

The Delhi High Court has confirmed that patent examination and pre-grant opposition are independent processes under Indian law. Pre-grant opponents are entitled to participate only on specific grounds of opposition, not throughout the examination. This distinction ensures a balanced, efficient, and legally compliant patent process.

Our Comments on the Draft IPD Rules of Calcutta High Court

BananaIP Counsels shares detailed comments on the Draft IPD Rules of the Calcutta High Court, focusing on accessibility, service timelines, and translation issues. The suggestions aim to improve procedural fairness and inclusivity in intellectual property litigation before the court.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 22 – 29

This weekly report analyses patent and design statistics in India for December 22 to 29, 2023, with data on applications, grants, and city-wise trends. It provides objective insights into the evolving Indian intellectual property landscape.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 8 – 15

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for December 2023, focusing on city-wise trends in applications, publications, and grants. It offers an analytical perspective on the evolving intellectual property environment in India.

Weekly IP Insights: Essential Updates from BananaIP Counsels

Stay updated with the latest intellectual property news in this week’s IP Insights from BananaIP Counsels. This edition covers major patent, trademark, and dispute resolution updates, along with expert analysis by leading IP attorneys.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 1 – 8

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics from December 1 to 8, 2023, based on official data. It covers key trends in applications, publications, grants, and city-wise distributions, offering a clear snapshot of India’s intellectual property activity.