This article explores the challenges and procedures of online enforcement of intellectual property, including takedown requests and intermediary roles. It offers a structured analysis of legal complexities and practical steps for protecting IP rights in the digital environment.
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Preference for Collaborative and Open COVID Innovation and Creativity
The post explores the preference for collaborative and open innovation during the COVID-19 crisis, detailing the decline in IP filings and the shift away from IP exclusivity. It analyses legal measures and global initiatives that promote sharing and accessibility for COVID-related technologies and research.
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The post examines key IP updates related to COVID-19, including the Indian Patent Office’s procedural changes and Ireland’s royalty free IP license initiative. It highlights efforts to promote collaborative innovation during the pandemic through flexible licensing and policy measures.
Read more about Royalty free IP license to fight COVID-19 pandemic, Patent Agent Examination registrations extended and moreCOVID concerns paralyze IPO, no new patent grants or design registration
COVID-19 has disrupted the Indian Patent Office, resulting in no new patent grants or design registrations last week. While publication numbers increased, examinations and grants remained paused.
Read more about COVID concerns paralyze IPO, no new patent grants or design registrationBMW Wins over DMW E-Rickshaw, Coca-Cola Fights Domain Dispute and more
The post provides an analysis of significant trademark and domain name disputes, such as BMW’s case against DMW and Coca-Cola’s domain name complaint. It also reviews brand licensing developments and a new GI application, with objective legal insights.
Read more about BMW Wins over DMW E-Rickshaw, Coca-Cola Fights Domain Dispute and moreUSPTO extends patent deadlines while UKIPO declares interrupted days and other patent news
The USPTO has extended several patent deadlines under the CARES Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the UKIPO has announced “interrupted days” affecting statutory deadlines. The bulletin also covers Huawei’s entry into the Open Invention Network.
Read more about USPTO extends patent deadlines while UKIPO declares interrupted days and other patent newsUS District Court Rules in Favour of Videogame Developer,School Lessons on Harry Potter in Britain, Kickstarter Campaign Infringes Nintendo’s Copyright and more
This bulletin discusses recent US and UK legal developments in copyright infringement, including court decisions on videogame depiction, educational use of Harry Potter, Nintendo’s campaign dispute, and sovereign immunity. The analysis reflects current trends in intellectual property law.
Read more about US District Court Rules in Favour of Videogame Developer,School Lessons on Harry Potter in Britain, Kickstarter Campaign Infringes Nintendo’s Copyright and moreAmidst National Lock-down, Trademark Registry comes to a Standstill
The national lockdown has brought the Indian Trademark Registry to a standstill, leading to a notable decrease in registrations. Despite office closures, online filing persists, but the number of registrations granted has dropped sharply.
Read more about Amidst National Lock-down, Trademark Registry comes to a StandstillSteelbird wins design infringement suit, Proposal to create special patent pool for COVID-19 related patents and more
Steelbird has secured a significant win in a design infringement suit, with the Delhi High Court awarding substantial damages. This bulletin also discusses updates on the Patent Agent Examination, CGPDTM office closures, and global patent initiatives in response to COVID-19.
Read more about Steelbird wins design infringement suit, Proposal to create special patent pool for COVID-19 related patents and moreAmidst national lock-down, IPO comes to a grinding halt
The Indian Patent and Design Office experienced a sharp decline in activity during the national lockdown, with patent publications and design registrations dropping considerably. The report highlights the absence of patent grants and a significant decrease in overall filings.
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