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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.

Online Enforcement of IP

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.

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.

Royalty free IP license to fight COVID-19 pandemic, Patent Agent Examination registrations extended and more

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.

COVID 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.

BMW 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.

USPTO 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.

US 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.