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2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors

The 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators report reveals a significant rise in global patent and design filings, led by contributions from key Asian economies, including India. India’s 15.7% increase in patent filings reflects a surge in domestic IP activity and aligns with global trends in computer technology and digital communication. Continue Reading 2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors

November 15, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 196Views 1Like

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Design infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart

On 1 October 2024, the Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Kent RO Systems Ltd. in a case involving design infringement and passing off. The court restrained the defendants from selling infringing water purifiers and directed Flipkart to remove all listings of the infringing products. Continue Reading Design infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart

October 9, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property 0Comment 174Views 1Like

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Court Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift Design

The Madras High Court deliberated on whether a tractor fitted with a forklift can be considered a new vehicle and thus be eligible for design registration. The Court’s analysis focused on the novelty and innovation of the design, ultimately determining that such a combination was not new or original, leading to the vacation of an earlier injunction. Continue Reading Court Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift Design

June 28, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property 0Comment 349Views 1Like

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The High Court of Bombay granted Pidilite an interim injunction against Astral for design infringement, protecting its unique container design.

Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container Design

On June 13, 2024, the High Court of Bombay granted Pidilite Industries Limited an interim injunction against Astral Limited, protecting its registered container design. The Court found Astral’s design to be deceptively similar and upheld the novelty and distinctiveness of Pidilite’s design. Continue Reading Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container Design

June 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property 0Comment 632Views 1Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 2nd to 9th)

6th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (9th February 2024) features 2,236 patent publications, 2,443 grants, and 749 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 2nd to 9th)

February 14, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 588Views 0Like

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Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala provides essential insights into IP for Gen AI startups, highlighting the importance of protecting innovations. His presentation explores various forms of IP, addressing protectability and enforceability issues, and proposes strategic approaches for leveraging AI creations, offering a roadmap for startups to navigate the complex IP landscape and capitalize on their intellectual assets. Continue Reading Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

February 1, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, IP Training, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 568Views 0Like

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Indian Design Statistics Report – 2023

Explore the Indian Design Statistics Report 2023 for insights on India’s design registration trends from 2019-2023, highlighting significant growth in 2023. Continue Reading Indian Design Statistics Report – 2023

January 17, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics 0Comment 951Views 0Like

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Recent IP Case Insights – Trademark and Copyright Trends

Dive into the latest IP Case Insights from India, featuring significant rulings on trademarks, copyrights, and design laws. BananaIP’s expert analysis offers a clear understanding of these pivotal cases, making IP law more accessible and engaging for everyone interested in intellectual property trends. Continue Reading Recent IP Case Insights – Trademark and Copyright Trends

December 29, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 1082Views 0Like

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Indian IP Office Updates: IPR Newsletter, WIPO Tool, and More

This post explores key updates from the Indian IP Office, such as the new IPR newsletter and the ‘WIPO IP Diagnostic’ tool launch, underscoring efforts to streamline the IP management process. BananaIP Counsels commits to ongoing reporting on these essential developments, supporting stakeholders in navigating India’s IP landscape. Continue Reading Indian IP Office Updates: IPR Newsletter, WIPO Tool, and More

October 20, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 1113Views 0Like

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Manual of Designs Practice and Procedure : BananaIP’s Comments and Suggestions

BananaIP Counsels has recently submitted its comments and suggestions to the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) with respect to the Manual of Designs Practice and Procedure. The Office of CGPTDM had sought comments/suggestions on the existing manuals and guidelines vide a notification dated 30.08.2023. The comments/suggestions submitted are detailed below. You may also download an accessible PDF version of the comments here – Suggestions & Comments on Manual of Designs Practice and Procedure. Suggestions/Comments on…