Indian Intellectual Property

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (August 2nd to 9th)

This weekly report presents patent and design statistics in India for August 2nd to 9th, 2024, including city-wise publication, examination, and grant figures. The analysis is based on official data and offers insights into current trends.

GI Registration for Kashmiri Crafts: Delhi High Court Denies Interim Injunction on ‘Schezwan Chutney’ Trademark

This update examines key trademark law judgments, including the denial of interim injunction for Schezwan Chutney and considerations for GI registration of Kashmiri crafts. The post provides a structured analysis of recent court decisions impacting trademark and geographical indication rights in India.

Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 6th January 2023

This report details the latest weekly statistics on Indian patents and industrial designs, including publication, grant, and registration numbers. It offers an analytical summary based on official data published on 6th January 2023.

Restaurants and Well Known Trademarks: The Case of Bukhara

The Delhi High Court declared Bukhara a well-known trademark in India, recognising its longstanding reputation and unique identity. The case highlights the legal standards for well-known trademarks in the Indian restaurant industry.

Indian IP Cases Report, 2021

BananaIP’s Indian IP Cases Report, 2021 provides concise case notes on key intellectual property decisions by Indian courts. It covers patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights, offering structured analysis and references for further research.

Weekly Updates: Copyright and Entertainment Law

This weekly bulletin analyses recent copyright and entertainment law updates in India, including court decisions on film releases and regulatory advisories for FM radio. It is compiled by BananaIP Counsels to promote legal awareness in intellectual property.

Recap 2021: IP Updates – Part 2

This post revisits major intellectual property law updates in India from 2021, including copyright amendments, tribunal reforms, and sector-specific changes. It offers structured analysis of legislative and regulatory developments, along with educational initiatives for stakeholders.

Recap 2021: IP Updates – Part 1

This post reviews key intellectual property updates in India for 2021, including amendments to major IP laws and new digital media guidelines. It analyses the legal impact of the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance and the implementation of intermediary and digital media regulations with objective clarity.

Slight increase in the Patents activity this week at IPO

This week’s report provides an objective analysis of Indian patent activity at the IPO, including publications, grants, and design registrations. The data reflects key trends and changes in patent filings and grants as compiled by BananaIP Counsels.

Patent publications and grants decrease by 40% this week

Patent publications and grants in India decreased by nearly 40 percent this week, according to the official patent journal. This report provides detailed city-wise and national statistics on patents and design registrations.