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Unilever Partners with OYO for Sanitised Stays, TikTok Fights its Domain Infringer, and more

This bulletin presents key trademark and domain dispute updates from India and abroad, including major brand partnerships and legal developments. It offers objective analysis of recent court actions and intellectual property news from BananaIP Counsels.

Register for a Free Webinar on Intellectual Property For StartUps – July 17th, 2020

This post invites startups to a free webinar on intellectual property, led by Dr Kalyan Kankanala on July 17th, 2020. The session will address practical IP strategies and business value, with insights tailored for startups during the COVID-19 period.

CPI(M) asks Government to issue compulsory license for Remdesivir, EPO creates search strategies to help fight against COVID-19 and more patent news

The CPI(M) has urged the Indian government to issue a compulsory license for Remdesivir to facilitate generic manufacturing. Additionally, the EPO has developed new patent search strategies for COVID-19, and an upcoming EUIPO-EPO conference will address intellectual property issues in additive manufacturing.

37535 patent applications examined till date

This post provides an analytical overview of Indian patent statistics, including application examination, grants, and design registrations. The data offers city-wise and publication-type insights, presented by BananaIP Counsels in a structured and objective manner.

1.58 Lakhs Trademarks Filed in 2020 Till Date

This post provides a comprehensive overview of Indian trademark statistics for 2020, noting key trends in application, examination, and publication. The data is compiled from official sources and aims to promote trademark awareness in India.

WIPO to host Intellectual Property Judges Forum, USPTO launches Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program and other patent news

This bulletin highlights major global patent news, including WIPO’s upcoming Intellectual Property Judges Forum and USPTO’s Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program. Updates from KIPO, China, and Baidu are also featured, providing insights into key developments in intellectual property.

Indian Trademark Registry Notices, Updates and Notifications – 2020

This post outlines the Indian Trademark Registry’s key notices and deadline extensions during 2020, driven by COVID19 disruptions and judicial directives. It objectively covers adjournments, operational changes, and the legal framework for ongoing trademark processes.

The need for copyright protection: Number of works created as a function of copyright protection

This article explores the need for copyright protection by assessing its impact on the creation and distribution of works. It provides an analytical overview of how copyright law achieves a balance between incentivising creators and ensuring public access, with a focus on economic and legal perspectives.

In this week’s Patent News: ISRO’s patent generates buzz, Open Invention Network and more

This edition of patent news covers ISRO’s new patent, Sumitomo Mitsui’s entry into the Open Invention Network, and UKIPO’s operational updates. The bulletin also discusses BananaIP Counsels’ expertise in patent matters.

ITC vs. NESTLE, the Curious Case of The Magic Masala, Crypto Exchange Loses Domain Dispute to Australian Florist, and more

This bulletin examines trademark and IP developments such as the ITC vs Nestle Magic Masala case, Binance’s domain dispute, and new GI filings in India. Key updates on licensing, brand partnerships, and procedural changes in IP deadlines are also discussed.