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…
Date: August 30, 2023
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks has released a formal public notice with the objective of soliciting suggestions and comments for the revision of current manuals and guidelines. This also includes the issuance of new guidelines for Patents, Designs, Trade Marks, Geographical Indications, and Copyrights.
Who May Participate
The invitation for input extends to all interested parties, including patent and trademark holders, designers, legal experts, academics, and professionals in industries governed by…
Job Opening: IP Associate (Design Filing, Prosecution, and Litigation Management)
BananaIP Counsels is looking for an experienced design attorney to work in the Designs Department of the Firm. Job Responsibilities The primary job responsibilities of the associate will be as follows: Design Search and Opinions; Design Filing, Prosecution, and Maintenance; Design Infringement Analysis and Opinions Legal Notices and Litigation Management; and Dispute Resolution and Settlements. In addition to designs, the associate may also be required to carry out other IP…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the “2022 Amendment”) to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, in the official gazette on the 28th of October, 2022. The Amendment was notified following a public consultation on the proposed draft of the amendments released in June by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The 2022 Amendment…
As a product developer, you likely put a lot of time and resources into developing your product. You want to be sure that you will not face any legal issues when you launch your product. This is where a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis comes in. Read More Continue Reading Why should I perform a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis before launching my product?
As employee inventors continue to file more patents with the Patent office, it’s important that you encourage them to do the same within your company. There are many ways in which a company can encourage its employee inventors to file for more patents. If you’re ready to help your company get even more value out of your employee inventor program, you should follow these tips. Read More Continue Reading How to Encourage Employee Inventors in Your Company to File for…
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,…
On 2nd August, 2022, the Indian IP Office has opened up submissions for the NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2021 & 2022. As stated in the announcement the objective of these awards is:
“Objective:
National Intellectual Property (IP) Awards are conferred every year to recognize and reward the top achievers comprising individuals, institutions, organizations and enterprises, for their IP creations and commercialization, which have contributed towards strengthening IP eco-system in the country and in encouraging creativity and innovation. National IP Awards…
BananaIP is happy to launch the IP Cases Report for the year 2021. This report covers cases related to intellectual property decided by Courts in India, in the form of case notes. These case notes cover important decisions on critical questions of law and fact with respect to various species of intellectual property. You may download a copy of the report here. [Download PowerPoint Version] [Download PDF Version]
Structure of the Report
The Report is structured based on the primary…