Lull in activity at Patent office, patent publications and grants decrease

Patent publications and grants in India have shown a significant decrease this week, as detailed in the latest statistics from the Patent Office. The analysis highlights city-wise changes and provides an objective overview of recent trends in Indian patent activity.

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Netflix and Sony Strike Groundbreaking Licensing deal, Benetton India and Timex ink Licensing deal, WhatsApp announces eCommerce Friendly Business Features and more.

This bulletin discusses major licensing deals such as Netflix and Sony’s exclusive agreement and Benetton India’s partnership with Timex. It also reviews WhatsApp’s eCommerce business features and the growing integration of social media and online marketplaces.

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Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – What changes under the Copyright Act now?

The abolition of the IPAB through the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has shifted copyright adjudication powers to High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post examines the key changes under the Copyright Act, detailing new dispute resolution mechanisms and legal procedures.

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Xinuos Inc. sues IBM and Red Hat, Amazon defends itself amidst rising Anti-trust scrutiny, CCI investigates WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy update and more.

This bulletin examines recent antitrust lawsuits and privacy developments involving global tech companies. Key issues include Xinuos’s action against IBM and Red Hat, CCI’s probe into WhatsApp’s privacy policy, and Facebook’s major data breach.

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Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Trade Marks Act, 1999

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has resulted in the abolition of the Appellate Board under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and transferred its powers to the High Courts and Registrar. This post provides an analytical summary of the legislative amendments and their implications for trademark law in India.

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Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Patents Act, 1970

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has brought significant changes to the Patents Act, 1970, by eliminating the Appellate Board and shifting its functions to the High Court. These amendments aim to centralise patent dispute resolution and enhance judicial efficiency in India.

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French Court fines Jeff Koons for Copyright Infringement, English High Court orders ISPs to block Music Piracy Sites, Supreme Court suggests screening Online Content and more.

This bulletin presents a structured analysis of recent legal news, including court orders on copyright infringement, ISP obligations, and online content screening. Key cases from France, the UK, the US, and India are discussed with clarity and legal precision.

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