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Amidst 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.

Steelbird 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.

Amidst 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.

Extension Granted by IP Office, Trademark Opposition Hearings Cancelled, and more

This post analyses recent trademark opposition hearing cancellations, extensions by the IP Office, and notable brand and GI developments. It offers legal updates relevant to trademark owners and practitioners in India.

Indian Trademark Judgments – 2020

This article reviews landmark Indian trademark judgments from 2020, focusing on major infringement disputes before leading courts. The analysis covers interim and permanent injunctions, the handling of well-known trademarks, and judicial perspectives on misuse and misleading use of brand names.

Corona Puts the IP World on Notice, Google Protects its Domain Name and more

This update examines key intellectual property developments, including major trademark disputes, domain name cases, and the operational impact of COVID-19 on IP offices. The bulletin offers objective analysis relevant to Indian and international IP law practitioners.

8167 New Trademark Applications Filed this Week

This week saw 8167 new trademark applications filed in India, with substantial increases in examinations and show cause hearings. The report provides a structured analysis of trademark activity and trends based on official statistics.

Puma Shoos Away a Trademark Infringer, New “Apple Watch Studio” Trademark for Customizable Watches, and more

This bulletin examines trademark infringement and brand licensing cases, including Puma’s court victory and Apple’s new trademark application. It also highlights recent franchising and domain name dispute updates in a clear, analytical manner.

50% Decrease in the Trademark Applications Examined this Week

The Indian Trademark Office reported a 50 percent decrease in examined applications this week, alongside notable shifts in registrations and renewals. This analysis presents verified statistics for legal and academic evaluation of trademark activity in India.

Coordination Committee of WIPO nominates Mr. Daren Tang for post of Director General; WIPO Academy, RGNIIPM and NLU Nagpur to host WIPO-India Summer School and more

WIPO has nominated Mr. Daren Tang as its new Director General, while the WIPO Academy, RGNIIPM, and NLU Nagpur will host the WIPO-India Summer School in June 2020. Other updates include international patent filings and the 25th anniversary of the Community Plant Variety Office of Europe.