This post reviews three recent Bombay High Court decisions on trademark and copyright infringement from 2021. It highlights key legal findings on interim injunctions, trademark use in media, and brand similarity, offering insights for IP practitioners and businesses.
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Job Opening – Hiring Senior IP Associate
BananaIP is inviting applications for the role of Senior IP Associate, suitable for candidates with an LLM or LLB and 2–3 years of experience. The position involves patent and IP research, legal analysis, and contract drafting, with a clear recruitment structure and preference for relevant backgrounds.
Read more about Job Opening – Hiring Senior IP AssociateWeekly Trademark Office Statistics – 4th August to 11th August, 2021
This report provides an analytical overview of Indian trademark office statistics for the week ending 11th August 2021. It highlights declines in registrations and hearings, alongside an increase in trademark renewal notices, based on data compiled by BananaIP Counsels.
Read more about Weekly Trademark Office Statistics – 4th August to 11th August, 2021Latest Updates on Trademark Law – 1st August to 8th August, 2021
This update analyses significant trademark law developments between 1st and 8th August 2021. It covers Indian and global infringement cases, brand licensing news, and GI initiatives, with a clear, legal-academic perspective.
Read more about Latest Updates on Trademark Law – 1st August to 8th August, 2021Linear Curve in Patent Grants this week
This week’s review examines Indian patent and design statistics, including publication and grant trends, FER issuance, and city-wise application distribution. The analysis offers a factual summary of activity based on official data compiled by BananaIP Counsels.
Read more about Linear Curve in Patent Grants this weekMore than 70% hike in Patent Grants
This week’s Indian patent statistics show a 74.58 percent increase in patent grants, with 728 applications granted. The post also covers patent publications, design registrations, and city-wise data, providing a comprehensive update on intellectual property trends in India.
Read more about More than 70% hike in Patent GrantsSlump in Trademark Registrations; 98% Decrease in Registrations Granted
The Indian Trademark Office has recorded a substantial slump in trademark registrations, with a 98 percent decrease in grants this week. Despite a rise in hearings and notices, overall application examination and renewals have declined sharply as per the latest official statistics.
Read more about Slump in Trademark Registrations; 98% Decrease in Registrations GrantedArtificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions and Patents
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala explores the challenges and trends in artificial intelligence patents, with particular attention to India’s legal and patent office landscape. The article provides an objective analysis of patentability, inventorship, and policy gaps in AI innovation.
Read more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions and PatentsTrademark Registry Slows Down Pace; 71% Decrease in Hearing Notices Issued
The Indian Trademark Registry has slowed its pace this week, with a 71 percent decrease in hearing notices issued and fewer applications examined. These official statistics reflect a significant change in weekly trademark processing trends.
Read more about Trademark Registry Slows Down Pace; 71% Decrease in Hearing Notices IssuedCASE BRIEF : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited vs Cipla Limited
The Madras High Court addressed trademark and copyright infringement claims in Sun Pharmaceutical vs Cipla, focusing on drug packaging similarities. The interim injunction granted to Cipla was upheld, balancing public interest against intellectual property rights.
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