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Indian Copyright Orders and Judgments – 2020

This article analyses key Indian copyright judgments and orders from 2020, focusing on statutory licensing, royalty issues, and digital infringement. It provides objective legal insights into how courts addressed complex copyright disputes during the year.

CB-CID directed to register Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Cox Communication ordered to pay compensation of USD 1 Billion and more.

The post examines recent copyright infringement cases, including CB-CID’s registration of a complaint in India and Cox Communication’s USD 1 Billion penalty in the US. It also discusses Rapid Share’s acquittal in Switzerland, providing a legal and factual perspective.

10% decrease in patent publications this week

This week’s Indian patent statistics indicate a 10.74 percent decrease in publications and a notable reduction in grants. The analysis provides a city-wise breakdown and comprehensive summary of patent and design activity.

Copyright and Information Technology Updates

This update details recent copyright and IT legal developments in India, including society registration, e-filing, and COVID-19 advisories. The post analyses official notifications and regulatory actions with a focus on clarity and factual reporting.

2020 Trademark Statistics – A Recap

This recap analyses India’s 2020 trademark statistics, highlighting changes in filings, registrations, and hearings compared to 2019. The data reflects the pandemic’s impact on trademark processes in an objective, factual manner.

First issue of patent & design journal for 2021 published by IPO

The first 2021 issue of the Indian Patent and Design Journal provides detailed statistics on patent publications, grants, and design registrations. This data offers a clear snapshot of intellectual property activity in India for the beginning of the year.

Rihanna faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Sherlock Holmes Lawsuit dismissed, Spotify launches Plagiarism Risk Detector and more.

This bulletin discusses Rihanna’s ongoing copyright case, the dismissal of the Sherlock Holmes lawsuit, and Spotify’s launch of a plagiarism risk detection tool. It also covers recent gaming copyright disputes and Donald Trump’s invocation of the Anti-SLAPP law.

Microsoft accused of infringing patents related to cloud computing, EPO extends closure of offices and more

The post analyses recent patent lawsuits, including Daedalus Blue’s action against Microsoft over cloud computing technology and Mad Dogg Athletics’ suit against Peloton. It also reports on the EPO’s extended office closures and the launch of the EUIPO’s SME Fund.

Burberry Initiates Infringement Suit Against Rapper Burberry Jesus, WhiteHat Jr. Stops WhiteHat Sr. for Now, and more

This post examines significant trademark infringement cases, including Burberry’s action against a rapper and WhiteHat Jr.’s dispute in India. It also reviews new brand licensing deals, domain name disputes, and a recent GI application for Goa Mankur Mango.

Patent office examines over 68000 applications till date

The latest Indian patent and design statistics reveal over 68000 patent applications examined and nearly 50000 published in 2020. Compiled by BananaIP Counsels, the report provides a structured analysis of trends in grants, design registrations, and city-wise distributions.