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Advisory & Consultations for Artists During Lockdown

With the shift to online platforms during lockdown, artists face new intellectual property challenges and risks. BananaIP Counsels offers free legal consultation to help artists protect and monetise their creative works online. Contact us for expert advice on safeguarding your rights.

Dream11 Defends its Mark Against Slavish Copying, Blackberry Producer Loses Domain Dispute and more

This bulletin discusses key trademark, domain dispute, and IP law developments in India and abroad. It includes Dream11’s legal victory, GI updates, and recent brand licensing news with an objective legal analysis.

Ford Faces USD 8.1 million Infringement Lawsuit, Jennifer Lopez Sued over Infringing Photograph and US Copyright and Patent Offices Asked to Study Infringement by States

Ford faces a major copyright infringement lawsuit for alleged unauthorised use of music in advertisements. Jennifer Lopez is sued over sharing a photographer’s image on Instagram. The US Copyright and Patent Offices have been asked to study state government infringement after a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Free Patent Filings for Open COVID Pledge Adopters

BananaIP is offering free patent and design filings in India for eligible COVID-19 related inventions if applicants adopt the Open COVID Pledge. This initiative aims to encourage innovation and open access to intellectual property in the fight against COVID-19.

265 Patent Publications, 219 Grants in the last week

This weekly update presents Indian patent statistics with 265 publications and 219 grants, based on official data. The post also summarises industrial design registrations and city-wise contributions, providing an analytical overview of intellectual property trends in India.

Selena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and more

The post discusses several recent copyright infringement lawsuits, including those involving celebrities and major digital platforms. It provides a legal analysis of the court’s approach to social media terms, unauthorised use of likeness, and music piracy issues.

The IP Choices We Make Today Will Shape our Tomorrow

This post discusses the crucial role of intellectual property choices during the COVID-19 crisis. It calls for balanced policies and open collaboration to foster innovation and ensure access in India.

1442 Trademark Applications Examined this Week

1442 trademark applications were examined by the Indian Trademark Office this week, with 2474 new filings recorded. The post provides a structured analysis of weekly and yearly trademark statistics, focusing on jurisdictional data and the impact of the lockdown.

Apple Files Trademark for its Covid-19 App, MakeMyTrip Defends its Trademark and more

The post analyses significant trademark updates, including MakeMyTrip’s injunction, Apple’s Covid-19 app trademark, and domain dispute decisions. It also addresses GI developments and operational changes at Indian IP offices during the lockdown.

Upcoming Event: Protecting IP through online enforcement

BananaIP Counsels is hosting a webinar on protecting IP through online enforcement. This session will guide content producers and trademark owners on digital infringement issues and enforcement strategies. Learn about takedown processes and practical IP protection for the digital age.