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Launching Strategic Inventor – A Free DIY Platform/System to Draft and File Patents

Strategic Inventor is a free DIY platform launched by BananaIP Counsels to help inventors draft and file patents independently. The system offers structured guidance and optional expert review, making patent application accessible to a broad range of users.

Philips and Xiaomi face off in Delhi High Court, India and USA sign MoU to strengthen intellectual property cooperation and more

Philips has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Xiaomi in the Delhi High Court, seeking to limit Xiaomi’s activities in India. The post also covers the India-USA MoU for intellectual property cooperation and other international IP updates.

Facebook Trademark Infringement, Time Magazine Sued Over TIME100 Talks Series and more

This post provides an objective analysis of key trademark and intellectual property disputes, including Facebook’s trademark victory in India and Time Magazine’s US lawsuit. It also covers licensing news, domain name disputes, and the latest GI application in India.

IPO to start accepting applications under PPH Pilot Program from next month, Amazon launches IP Accelerator and more

The Indian Patent Office will start accepting PPH Pilot Program applications from 7 December 2020. Amazon has introduced its IP Accelerator in major European markets, while the EU has published new studies and action plans on intellectual property rights.

Google Inks Copyright deal with French Newspapers, Wixen Music Publishing sues Triller for USD 50 Million,Facebook introduces revised Rights Manager Tool and more.

This bulletin reviews key copyright infringement news, including Google’s new agreement with French newspapers and major lawsuits in the entertainment industry. Updates on Facebook’s Rights Manager and TikTok’s global policy compliance are also featured.

Patent grant decrease by 46% this week

This week’s Indian patent statistics indicate a significant 46 percent drop in patent grants, accompanied by decreases in publication numbers. The report also covers FER issuance and design registration data, providing a structured overview of activity at the Indian Patent Office.

OIN celebrates 15 years of protecting Open Source Software community, Jaguar files plaint against Prosche, Audi and other major brands

This week’s patent news features Jaguar’s USITC complaint against major SUV brands, Pfizer’s lawsuit against Indian pharma companies, and OIN’s 15th anniversary in protecting open source patents. It also highlights upcoming IP policy developments in the EU.

Revised Patent Examination Guidelines by CNIPA, patent infringement news and more

This bulletin highlights CNIPA’s revised patent examination guidelines, recent international patent infringement lawsuits, and settlements. It also covers upcoming intellectual property webinars in India, providing structured insights for legal and IP professionals.

Patent Rules amended again, major changes in fee structure for small enterprises; WIPO launches new patent information tool – WIPO INSPIRE and more

The Patent Rules in India have been amended again, introducing major fee reductions for small enterprises. WIPO has launched INSPIRE, a new tool for patent information, alongside key industry and international patent news. This update is compiled by BananaIP Counsels, providing clear and factual insights.

Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part I

This article outlines BananaIP Counsels’ key suggestions to amend the Copyright Act, 1957, especially in light of digitalisation and changing business models. It highlights proposed legal changes to copyright rights, royalty sharing, and ownership for authors and performers in India.