Copyright Act Amendment: Here’s What We Know So Far, and What We Don’t
A letter to the Secretary, DPIIT signals that a Copyright Act amendment may be underway, though no draft Bill has been made public. Academics are urging an open,…
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Use of copyright works for AI in India: One Nation One License One Payment
The DPIIT consultation paper ‘One Nation One License One Payment’ proposes a hybrid blanket licence–royalty framework for AI training on copyrighted works in India. This post sets out…
Comments and Suggestions on Patent Agent Code of Conduct and Patent Rules Draft
DPIIT’s publication of the draft rules and draft Code of Conduct has provided an opportunity for stakeholders to share their views on the future regulatory framework for patent…
Government of India Constitutes Committee on AI and Copyright
The DPIIT announced a committee to explore legal and policy challenges at the intersection of AI and copyright. With personnel from the government, academia, and industry, the committee…
CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM headquarters to New Delhi, as per the Gazette of India notification…
Comments on Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023 – Submitted by BananaIP’s Patent Attorneys
BananaIP Counsels reviews and comments on the Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023, with detailed legal analysis and practical suggestions. The submission covers divisional applications, grace periods, opposition proceedings,…
SIPP: What Startups need to know about the revised scheme for Intellectual Property protection
The SIPP scheme assists startups in India with patent, trademark, and design protection through empanelled facilitators. It offers legal guidance and support, enabling startups to protect and commercialize…
Copyright, Information Technology and eCommerce Govt. Notifications-2021
This update covers key 2021 government notifications on copyright, information technology, and eCommerce. It discusses new copyright amendment rules, IT intermediary guidelines, and the national blockchain strategy, providing…
Copyright and Information Technology Updates
This update details recent copyright and IT legal developments in India, including society registration, e-filing, and COVID-19 advisories. The post analyses official notifications and regulatory actions with a…
Call for consultations on implications of AI on IP Policy, Gujarat tops State Startup Ranking List and more
This week’s bulletin examines Gujarat's leading position in state startup rankings and a significant patent infringement case involving Sharp and Daimler. It also discusses the UK Government’s initiative…