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Generative AI Training and Copyright: U.S. Copyright Office’s Pre-Publication Report

Robot reading on a digital tablet and pointing gesture next to text about the U.S. Copyright Office’s pre-publication report on generative AI training released on May 9, 2025.

This post offers a structured summary of Part 3 of the U.S. Copyright Office’s AI report series. It highlights the pre-publication report’s focus on legal concerns surrounding generative AI training and a link to the main report.

MRF’s Trademark Muscle Secures Victory in Dispute Against Powermax

The Madras High Court granted MRF a permanent injunction and nominal damages against Powermax for trademark and copyright infringement. The judgment underscores the legal significance of safeguarding established trademarks in India.

Celebrating New Year IP Growth: A Bright 2024 Ahead

The post outlines significant progress in the Indian intellectual property sector during 2023. It anticipates further growth and innovation in 2024, wishing continued success to all engaged in IP-driven businesses.

Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates feature key trademark infringement cases and legal orders from the Delhi High Court, along with GI tag developments. The bulletin provides a structured analysis of recent intellectual property news, curated by BananaIP Counsels.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STATISTICS- 2021 (INDIA)

The post analyses key intellectual property statistics for India in 2021, with comparisons to 2019 and 2020. It examines trends in patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, and geographical indications using calendar year data.

Advisory & Consultations for Artists During Lockdown

With the shift to online platforms during lockdown, artists face new intellectual property challenges and risks. BananaIP Counsels offers free legal consultation to help artists protect and monetise their creative works online. Contact us for expert advice on safeguarding your rights.

Dancing with Intellectual Property: A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala’s seminar discussed the essentials of intellectual property in dance, focusing on protection, ownership, and legal strategies relevant to performers. The event provided dancers with practical insights into leveraging IP for safeguarding and monetising their creative works.

Uber Slapped with USD 650 Million Employment Tax Bill, US Supreme Court to Decide Oracle’s Copyright Suit Against Google, UK’s CMA Investigates Hasbro’s Acquisition of EOne and more

This bulletin examines significant legal developments, including Uber’s employment tax dispute, Oracle’s copyright litigation against Google, and ongoing antitrust investigations. It further addresses IP infringement issues and regulatory responses in the US, UK, and Canada.

Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

This article examines the legal and practical relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in India. It discusses how IPR protects innovation and creativity while fostering economic and societal growth through structured legal mechanisms.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part IV

This post explores the legal protection of ideas and concepts in the entertainment industry through a significant Indian case. It analyses how breach of confidence and copyright law were applied to safeguard a scriptwriter’s original work.