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Weekly Updates: Copyright and Entertainment Law

NBA player sued for copyright infringement Kendrick Nunn, a player for the Los Angeles Lakers, has recently been hit with a copyright infringement suit from curtsied photographer Steven Mitchell. The suit arose after Nunn posted a photograph clicked by Mitchell, onto his social media profiles, without taking any license or permission from the photographer. Mitchell has also previously filed a similar suit against NBA legend LeBron James, which was only recently settled for around 1 million US dollars Ranchi Court…

July 8, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 1327Views 0Like

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Proposed Draft of Amendments to IT Rules, 2021 - BananaIP's Comments and Suggestions

BananaIP’s Comments and Suggestions – Proposed Draft of Amendments to IT Rules, 2021

Background The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 was proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on 25th February, 2021. The draft amendments to the same were made available for public scrutiny on the 6th June, 2022, seeking comments and suggestions within thirty days from that date, i.e. by 6th July, 2022, to dhawal.gupta@meity.gov.in or notan.roy@meity.gov.in, in MS Word (or compatible format) or machine readable PDF format. Part I – Proposed Changes and General…

July 6, 2022 BananaIP Reporter General, Intellectual Property 0Comment 1027Views 0Like

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Latest Trademark Cases in 2022 – Part 5

This running post provides a summary of the latest Trademark cases decided by courts in India in 2022: Khadi &Village Industries Commission V. Raman Gupta & Ors. In this case, the Plaintiff, Khadi & Village Industries Commission was regulated under Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. The Plaintiff was the registered proprietor of various words bearing the name "KHADI" in both Hindi and English language and also a logo in the form of 'Charkha Logos'. The Defendants started using the…

July 5, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 2170Views 0Like

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Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates are as follows: Gujarat High Court issues notice to Microsoft in trademark infringement suit A local information technology company, Azure Knowledge Corporation Pvt. Ltd. had filed an appeal before the High Court against the order of the civil court seeking to restrain the global software giant, Microsoft Corporation from using its trademark “Azure”. The lower court has refused the request on grounds that the plaintiff failed to establish any loss or damage suffered by it. On appeal…

July 1, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law, Trademarks 0Comment 1188Views 0Like

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Accessibility of Intermediary Services to Persons with Disabilities – Proposed Amendments to IT Rules

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 &…

June 29, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Accessibility, General, Intellectual Property, Social Media Law 0Comment 1269Views 0Like

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Draft IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules Published for comments by MeitY

On 6th June, 2022, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY), released a press note inviting public feedback and comments on the ‘Proposed draft amendment to the IT Rules, 2021’. Comments/suggestions on the draft amendment may be shared via email to dhawal.gupta@meity.gov.in and notan.roy@meity.gov.in in either MS Word (or compatible format) or machine readable PDF format by 6th July, 2022. A formal public consultation meeting is expected to be arranged by Mid-June, the details of which should be notified…

June 18, 2022 BananaIP Reporter General, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law, Press Release, Social Media Law 0Comment 1419Views 0Like

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Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities – Comments and Suggestions

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…

June 18, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Accessibility, General, Intellectual Property, Press Release 0Comment 1446Views 0Like

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Weekly News Updates: Copyright and Entertainment Law

This is a weekly news update on Copyright and Entertainment Law. Makers of “Top Gun: Maverick” sued for Copyright infringement A suit for copyright infringement has been filed against Paramount Pictures, the makers of the movie “Top Gun: Maverick”. This suit has been filed by the widow and son of Ehud Yonay, whose 1983 article ‘Top Gun’ inspired this movie’s prequel, “Top Gun”. They have claimed for damages including profits on grounds that Paramount Pictures failed to re-acquire the rights to…

June 17, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 1337Views 0Like

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Session for Telangana AI Mission on Business Value of Intellectual Property for Start-ups

Intellectual Property (IP) is an important business tool in the hands of start-ups and small companies. If used appropriately, IP can help a start-up build a competitive fence or wall around its business. In order to build IP and take advantage of it, start-ups must know what IP they have, how to protect / build it, and how to gain business / financial value out of it. BananaIP’s collaboration with T-AIM NASSCOM BananaIP Counsels has collaborated with Telangana AI Mission (T-AIM)…

June 14, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, IP for Start Ups, IP Training, IP Valuation 0Comment 1327Views 0Like

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Professor Jon M. Garon Scholarship for aspiring IP Attorneys with Disabilities

Following the scholarship for patent attorneys, BananaIP is pleased to announce another scholarship for aspiring intellectual property attorneys with disabilities. The objective of this scholarship is to encourage law, science, and technology students with disabilities to join the IP profession. As a part of the scholarship, BananaIP will initially offer paid internships for students with disabilities interested in patent, copyright, trademark, or design practice. Interns in this program will also be provided appropriate facilities and accessibility accommodations to enable them…

June 14, 2022 BananaIP Reporter General, Intellectual Property, Job Postings, Patents 0Comment 9266Views 0Like

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Weekly Updates: Copyright and Entertainment Law

BananaIP’s Comments and Suggestions – Proposed Draft of Amendments to IT Rules, 2021

Latest Trademark Cases in 2022 – Part 5

Weekly Trademark Updates

Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities – Comments and Suggestions

Weekly News Updates: Copyright and Entertainment Law

Session for Telangana AI Mission on Business Value of Intellectual Property for Start-ups

Professor Jon M. Garon Scholarship for aspiring IP Attorneys with Disabilities

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