The Delhi High Court has mandated the takedown of fraudulent social media activities exploiting Akshay Tanna’s reputation for investment scams Continue Reading Use of Akshay Tanna’s persona and reputation on social media for investment scams taken down
Exploring successful settlements in IP disputes involving Asian Paints, Colorbar, Pfizer, and their counterparts, showcasing effective dispute resolution outside of court. Continue Reading Patent and Trademark Dispute Settlements
5th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (2nd February 2024) features 2,144 patent publications, 3,271 grants, and 770 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 26th – February 2nd)
Denial of injunction for ‘Main Atal Hoon’ by Bombay High Court clarifies legal stance on film adaptations of public domain subjects and copyright disputes. Continue Reading Court refuses injunction against Bhanushali’s “Main Atal Hoon”
Case notes relating to recent trademark cases involving social media misuse, distributor rights, and when rectification can be filed post-suit, based on recent court rulings. Continue Reading Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit
The Delhi High Court rules a ₹1 Lakh deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail party music, impacting wedding event licensing. This decision addresses copyright laws and sets a precedent for music usage at private functions, highlighting the legalities of playing copyrighted music and the necessity for obtaining proper licenses. Continue Reading Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties
4th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (26th January 2024) features 1,440 patent publications, 2,192 grants, and 600 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 19th – 26th)
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
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
Exploring recent High Court judgments overturning patent application refusals, highlighting the importance of detailed reasoning and thorough consideration in patent office decisions. Continue Reading Reversal of unreasoned and invalid Patent refusals based on Section 3(d), Novelty, and Inventive Step