Intellectual Property Rights

Draft Patent Rules 2019, India joins key WIPO treaties, Royal Enfield v. Flash Electronics and more

The bulletin examines the Draft Patent Rules 2019, India’s new WIPO treaty accessions, and key patent statistics. It highlights recent legal disputes and IP policy updates, providing a structured analysis of current trends in Indian intellectual property law.

GI for Tirupathi Laddu: Whose Interests are Protected?

This post explores the GI registration of Tirupathi Laddu, highlighting concerns about commercialisation versus religious sanctity. It analyses the legal and practical implications while questioning the real beneficiaries of GI protection in this context.

Differentiating Patents and Industrial Designs

The article analyses the differences between patents and industrial designs as forms of intellectual property in India. It examines legal definitions, protection criteria, statutory frameworks, and clarifies common misconceptions, providing a structured comparison for better understanding.

Patent Statistics, Interesting Inventions, New Draft Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure, National Policy on Software Products and more

This article presents detailed Indian patent statistics, interesting new inventions, and updates on the draft Patent Office Manual and the National Policy on Software Products. It also covers recent IP events and notable patent disputes, offering structured insights for stakeholders.

Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, IP counterfeiting, International patent news and more

The post details weekly Indian patent statistics, major patent grants, and unique inventions. It also analyses recent IP legal events and significant international patent news, reflecting a structured and factual perspective.

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883 (Revised at Stockholm in 1967)

The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, revised at Stockholm in 1967, underpins modern international patent law. Its principles, such as national treatment and priority rights, are crucial for global intellectual property protection.

Minister clarifies on pending Indian patents, India’s GII ranking increases, National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, Patent Licensing Agreement and Settlement and more.

The latest weekly report analyses Indian patent statistics, including publication trends and grant data. It highlights reductions in pending patents, improvements in India’s Global Innovation Index ranking, and key updates on patent disputes and licensing settlements.

SUBRAMANIA’S COPYRIGHTS, CROSS RIVER STATE GOVERNMENT PENALIZED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, YOUTUBE REMOVES VINCY CONNECT CHANNEL, BIOWORLD ATLANTYCA DEAL AND MORE

This update analyses key copyright law developments, including Subramania Bharati’s literary rights, infringement penalties in India and abroad, and new licensing deals. It also covers YouTube takedowns and the evolving landscape of entertainment law, providing structured insights for legal professionals and creatives.

GST implication on trademark registered goods, Saint Mother Teresa’s blue bordered saree gets trademark protection, Lidi in legal trouble with Kroger and more.

This article analyses GST implications on trademark registered goods, recent Indian and international trademark disputes, and notable government efforts to promote IPR awareness. Key cases such as Yahoo’s trademark win and Mother Teresa’s saree trademark are discussed with a focus on clarity and legal accuracy.

4th International Biennial Conference on Management of Intellectual Property Rights and Strategy (MIPS) 2018

MIPS 2018 at IIT Bombay brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss intellectual property rights management and research. The event features peer-reviewed submissions, workshops, and awards for both academic and practitioner excellence.