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
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
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
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
BananaIP Counsels brings to you the Weekly Patent and Design Statistics report from the Official Journal of Patents and Designs for the period of 12th to 19th January, 2024. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 12th – 19th)
Explore recent trademark cases: Barclays Premier League’s suit, Apollo’s well-known status, and the Roobini vs. Rubam palm oil dispute. These cases highlight principles for composite marks, well-known mark criteria, and confusion risk for average consumers. Essential insights for IP professionals and businesses. Continue Reading Premier Vs. Barclays Premier League, Apollo Mark Well-Known Status?, and Roobini Vs. Rubam Trademark Cases
Examining recent trademark cases, we discuss ‘Kalpaka’ republication, detergent brand disputes, and the Tata vs Puro Healthy Salt advertising case. Continue Reading Trademark Cases: Kalpaka Trademark Republication, Puro Healthy Salt Disparagement, and Tazza Patta Trademark Infringement
This post highlights recent decisions by the High Court of Delhi and Himachal Pradesh on intellectual property rights, focusing on trademark and patent infringement cases. The cases involve disputes over whisky label similarities, fertilizer patent claims, and the contentious use of a registered trademark.
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Officer's Choice Vs. Peace Maker Prestige Whisky: The Delhi High Court injuncts the use of a similar label.
In a case involving the labels of Officer's Choice and Peace Maker for whisky, the Delhi High…