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Deciphering India’s Design Law - Part 3

Deciphering India’s Design Law: A Series on Noteworthy Judgments (Part 3)

Welcome to Part 3 of "Deciphering India’s Design Law: A Series on Noteworthy Judgments," presented by BananaIP Counsels. In this continuation of our in-depth exploration into Design Patents in India, we provide succinct notes on various judgments, grounded in meticulous analysis and aimed at demystifying the intricacies of the legal outcomes. Engage with us as we traverse through the legalities, providing clarity and understanding on pivotal rulings and their implications for design law within the nation. Novelty test: Mug, Tub, and…

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India's Design Law Key Verdicts 2023

Deciphering India’s Design Law: A Series on Noteworthy Judgments (Part 1)

Kickstarting our series on India's design law, we explore three significant verdicts that shed light on the nuances of intellectual property protection. Adoption of strikingly similar Sonic Nozzle Design prima facie amounts to infringement, says Calcutta High Court. The Calcutta High Court recently granted an interim injunction in favour of Raring Corporation with respect to its registered design pertaining to the sonic nozzle used in dust collection and suppression equipment. The Court stated that the defendant's nozzle is strikingly similar to…

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Professor Jon M. Garon Scholarship for Aspiring Intellectual Property Attorneys with Disabilities - A Year of Progress

Professor Jon M. Garon Scholarship for Aspiring Intellectual Property Attorneys with Disabilities – A Year of Progress

BananaIP Counsels is delighted to celebrate the one-year mark of a significant initiative: "The Professor Jon M. Garon  Scholarship for Aspiring Intellectual Property Attorneys with Disabilities". This forward-thinking program aims to empower students from legal, scientific, and technological disciplines, who have disabilities, to venture into the dynamic domain of intellectual property law. Recipient of the First Year’s Scholarship: Mr. Masoom Reza is the first recipient of this scholarship. He has completed his BA (LLB) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi,…

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A Look into the Need for Industrial Design Protection

Industrial design refers to shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation applied or applicable to an article. While the protection is sought to the aesthetic look of a particular product, it does not extend to any technical feature or functionality. Industrial Design protection is a type of intellectual property right that gives the exclusive right to make, sell, and use articles that embody the protected design, to the right holder. In order to get the statutory protection of Industrial Design, the Design…

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