Sculpture, Copyright, and the Statue That Changed Hands
In the case of Ashok Balakrishnan, Proprietor v. Union of India and 2 Others, the dispute began with a miniature and moved to plans for much larger statues.…
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Anthropic Settlement Gets the Final Nod: Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s The Oath Is on the Books
The $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement has received final approval, and the court has entered final judgment and dismissed the action with prejudice. Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala's book,…
Frimline v. K-SMATCO: Delhi HC Rules Firmly in Pharmaceutical Patent Infringement Case
In Frimline v. K-SMATCO, Delhi HC granted interim relief over patent IN 382949, citing strong prima facie infringement of Frimline’s pharmaceutical formulation.
Generative AI Training and Copyright: U.S. Copyright Office’s Pre-Publication Report
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…