BananaIP’s accessibility attorneys submit recommendations to enhance cinema accessibility standards for the hearing and visually impaired as per the MoIB’s draft guidelines. Continue Reading Guidelines on Film Accessibility in India: Comments and Suggestions
Pursuing a career in Intellectual Property (IP) is a promising, rewarding, and accessible choice for persons with disabilities in India. The IP field is known for its diverse opportunities and inclusive nature.
Why choose the IP Profession?
Here are some reasons why IP is an excellent career option for individuals with disabilities:
Any Educational Background: The IP profession is available for individuals from any educational discipline. It's not limited to law graduates, and persons with disabilities having arts, commerce, business, science,…
BananaIP has submitted its comments/suggestion with respect to the Draft IPD Rules of the Calcutta High Court. Through this post, we are sharing the submission made to the Court. Continue Reading Our Comments on the Draft IPD Rules of Calcutta High Court
Discover key IP developments in the Broadcasting Bill 2023, SDG-focused inventions, data protection rulings, domain disputes, and more with BananaIP. Continue Reading Key IP Updates: Broadcasting Bill, SDGs & Data Protection – Nov 21, 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of BananaIP's Weekly IP Insights, published on November 15th, 2023. Our dedicated team at BananaIP has meticulously researched and compiled key developments in the intellectual property domain to keep you informed and up-to-date. This week, we bring you significant updates from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), insights into global patent trends, and notable advancements in the realm of accessibility and intellectual property rights. Our commitment is to provide reliable and comprehensive information for our…
BananaIP Counsels has recently submitted its comments and suggestions to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) concerning the Proposed Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023. The comments submitted are detailed below. You may also download an accessible PDF version of the comments here - Detailed Comments and Suggestions on Proposed Amendments to Patents Rules 2003
Detailed Comments and Suggestions:
Proposed Draft Amendment Rules, 2023
Submitted to:
The Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade,
Ministry of Commerce and…
BananaIP Counsels has been following the recent developments in Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, and Designs cases. This monthly roundup provides some insight into the developments made in these cases by various High Courts in India. The month of March saw an interesting mix of intellectual property decisions from courts in India. This post brings to you a list of important decisions relating to Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Consumer Protection and Accessibility Laws. We hope that this information helps our readers stay informed…
In a recent recommendation, the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) stated that private establishments such as businesses, societies, associations, and so on are bound by the accessibility requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (the "RPwD Act"). It concluded in a case filed by Mr. Rahul Bajaj, an upcoming IP attorney, against Practo Technologies Private Limited ("Practo") and the Director General of Health Services ("DGHS"). In the case, Mr. Bajaj argued that the Practo application,…
A. Background
On 6th June, 2022, the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, published a press note sharing the Proposed Draft Amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as “IT Rules, 2021”), and sought comments and suggestions from the stakeholders with respect to the proposed rules. As stated in the press note, two important principles that underlie the proposed amendments are:
“The Internet should be Open, Safe &…
Background
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India published a Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to as "National Disability Policy" or "Disability Policy") for comments from the general public. The proposed policy is expected to replace the prior policy of 2006, and bring India's policy for persons with disabilities in line with the UNCRPD, the RPwD Act, and other developments in the country. One of…