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Salient Features of the Proposed E-Commerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection

This post examines India’s proposed E-Commerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection, 2019, focusing on obligations for e-commerce entities and sellers. It highlights key provisions related to consumer rights, transparency, and compliance within the online marketplace sector.

Can Sound Be Registered as a Trademark?

This post explores the legal recognition and registration of sound trademarks, using the example of MGM’s lion roar in Canada. It presents an objective analysis of the requirements and implications for sound mark protection in modern trademark law.

Swarovski’s Shining Trademark Win, Walmart Accused for Trademark Infringement, DPIIT Issues GI Logo, Tagline Usage Guidelines and Other News

This bulletin examines recent Indian and international trademark cases, brand licensing developments, and DPIIT’s guidelines on GI logo usage. It provides structured legal updates and statistical analysis relevant to the trademark landscape.

T-Series Gets Infringement Notice, ‘#MeToo’ Filmmaker Challenges CBFC, GTA V Infringer Settles, and more

This update examines key developments in copyright and entertainment law, including a notice to T-Series and a CBFC challenge. It also reviews global copyright disputes, licensing partnerships, and practical legal tips affecting the industry.

Amul Sends Legal Notice to Google, 20th Century Fox in a Legal Battle, Japan Patent Office Bans Era Trademark and Other News

The post covers significant trademark news, including Amul’s notice to Google and international legal updates. It provides structured insights into Indian trademark statistics and recent legal developments in the intellectual property domain.

What’s in a Name Rihanna? Oyo to Expand to Philippines, ‘Puma x Maybelline’ Athleisure Makeup Collection, and Other News

This update examines key trademark news, including Indian and global disputes, brand licensing trends, and geographical indication developments. Highlights include Rihanna’s legal action over the ‘Fenty’ mark, Oyo’s international expansion, and a new GI application for Naga cucumber.

Purple for Prince?, Delhi High Court Judgment against E-commerce Intermediary, Thugs of Hindostan in Google Maps and other news

This update examines Indian trademark statistics, a significant Delhi High Court judgment on e-commerce intermediary liability, and recent global trademark disputes. Developments in brand licensing and GI acceptance are also discussed, offering objective legal insights and practical guidance.

GI Applications Filed in India

This analysis reviews the filing and registration trends of GI applications in India since 2003. It highlights regional distribution, predominant product categories, and presents a factual summary of registered GIs under Indian law. The post offers a structured account of the evolution of GI protection in India.

DuPont Insecticide Infringement, Beatles Looking to Sink Counterfeiters and other news.

The bulletin reviews Indian trademark activity, a court ruling on SUKOON OIL trademark infringement, and Apple’s actions against Beatles counterfeiters. It also reports the Geographical Indication registration of Banaganapalle Mangoes, reflecting recent legal trends.

Anti Terror Patents, Patents on Step counting shoes, Coca Cola’s interesting patent, Disability patents, Ambulance design, Latest IP thriller, WIPO-India Summer School, Second innovation support centre in India, Apple v. Samsung, Amendments to Patent specification, Patent Tip of the Week and more.

This week’s Indian patent news features a sharp rise in patent publications and notable innovations in anti-terror technology and healthcare. The post also discusses infringement cases, new support centres, and legal amendments, providing a structured overview for professionals and academics.