Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

This post analyses the challenges and opportunities in protecting and enforcing intellectual property for generative AI inventions. Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala offers structured guidance on leveraging IP for AI startups within the current legal context.

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 12th – 19th)

This analytical report summarises Indian patent and design statistics for January 12th to 19th, 2024, featuring detailed breakdowns by city, publication type, and year-to-date data. The report offers structured insights into trends in patent applications, grants, and design registrations.

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Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

Recent Delhi High Court decisions in trademark infringement cases have seen courts awarding litigation costs to plaintiffs along with injunctions and damages. The post analyses how courts assess costs, either on actual litigation expenses or through reasonable estimates, providing objective insights based on reviewed judgments.

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PepsiCo’s Potato Plant Variety and Patent Agent Address Change through Form 30

The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of PepsiCo’s potato plant variety, ruling that only substantive validity grounds justify such action. The Court also clarified that patent agents should use Form 30 to update their address and email under Indian patent law.

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BananaIP’s IP Weekly: Patents & Design Stats in the First Week of Jan 2024

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for the first week of January 2024. It includes application, publication, and grant data, with emphasis on city-wise trends and the broader intellectual property landscape.

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Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes

The Delhi High Court has confirmed that patent examination and pre-grant opposition are independent processes under Indian law. Pre-grant opponents are entitled to participate only on specific grounds of opposition, not throughout the examination. This distinction ensures a balanced, efficient, and legally compliant patent process.

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Intellectual Property Insights: Trademark Case Updates from Indian High Courts

This post examines recent Indian High Court decisions on trademark infringement and well-known trademarks, offering structured insights into their legal reasoning. It is valuable for legal professionals, businesses, and anyone interested in developments in Indian IP law.

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