IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

Its gained momentum with the advent of importance in R&D and patent registration. If IPR is not understood in technology transfer process, sharing of knowledge and invention faces legal challenges. Further Trademarks Act, 1999 and Designs Act, 2000 allow licensing of trademarks and designs respectively.

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SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

Image from here On April 28, 2023, Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court passed three separate orders, all dealing with a similar issue- unclear, unreasoned orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry (IP Offices) that rejected the patent/ trademark applications.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Alessandro Cerri reported the news that the digital music service Spotify will fully cease its operations in Uruguay by February due to the domestic approval of the 2023 Rendición de Cuentas Bill and the consequent claimed unsuitability for the business to be available in the country.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Another area that sees substantial changes is the design system. While the 2020 amendment of the Patent Law allowed for partial design in principle, the amended Regulations provide more detailed requirements for the filing of applications for partial designs.

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The IPKat

JULY 23, 2024

Trade Marks Katfriend Kimberley Evans discussed the refusal of the BASMATI trade mark registration in New Zealand. Patents and Designs Jocelyn Bosse reviewed the book Terrell on the Law of Patents , which was first published in 1884 by Thomas Terrell. Volkswagen sued W+S for infringement of its registered Community design (‘RCD’).

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ideally, it is the responsibility of the Patent Office to check that every applicant wishing to obtain a patent registration is complying with the mandated rules and procedural formalities, and in case there are any lapses, the office must take appropriate measures. Thereafter, a pre-grant opposition was filed on 09/01/2023 by Mr. T.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Highlight of the Week Comments on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023 Image by rawpixel.com on Freepix Comments pertaining to transparency and on substantive proposals within the draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023, submitted to the Ministry of Commerce. Lokesh discusses the case in this short tidbit post. Emami Ltd.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Conferences, events & call for papers Design reform The 2023 UNION IP Autumn Round Table will be held on November 10 2023 in Amsterdam. The agenda includes a discussion of the long awaited revision of the Community Design Regulation and Directive and the possible implications of the revised legislation as it now stands.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

On April 21, 2023, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Additionally, on January 23, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) released the first version of its “ Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework ” (“AI RMF 1.0”). Copyright Office and the U.S.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2023

on 22 February, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The dispute pertained to the use of “Sona” as a part of the mark and trade name “Sona Mandhira Pvt. on 24 February, 2023 (Delhi High Court) In the present case, the plaintiff alleged infringement of its device “Royal” and passing off by the defendant’s adoption of “Zabreen Royal” device.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we bid adieu to 2023, let’s take account of the interesting developments that we came across last week. Highlights of the Week A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023 Continuing with our annual tradition, we curated a list of the top IP developments in India. Her previous posts can be found here. Srinivas Rao & Anr.

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

Case Summaries Cornell Research Foundation vs Assistant Controller Of Patents and Designs on 05 July, 2024 (Madras High Court) The appellant was aggrieved by the order passed by the respondent, rejecting its patent application. It argued that the D1 and D3 teaches away from the invention and D5 was not relevant for the present case.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

With the WIPO Diplomatic Conference fast approaching in May 2024, this Kat considered how the proposal for a disclosure of origin requirement in patent applications for inventions based on genetic resources compares with the recent law reform efforts in Australia and India. This Kat is looking forward to seeing you in sunny Alicante!

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Emerald Enterprises vs Emerald Valves Private Limited on 21 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court passed an ex-parte at interim injunction order restraining the defendants from using the mark “Emerald” for valves holding it to be deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s registered “Emerald” mark. Universal City Studios Llc. &

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Studying IPR law empowers Entrepreneurs to protect and promote their innovation, invention and creations.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

And, of course, the debate on computer-generated inventions rumbled on across the world.) 21, Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 ), New Zealand ( section 5(2)(a), Copyright Act 1994 ), South Africa (section 2(h), Copyright Act 1978 ) and the UK ( Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, section 9(3) ).

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Patentability of Computer Related Inventions (CRI) in India has popped up again! The deadline for submissions is April 18, 2023. on 7 March, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff alleged infringement of its registered mark ‘Campus’ by the defendant.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 12, 2023

As per the article, which can be accessed here , case T 2803/18 , in particular, highlights how G 2/21 may be relevant to inventions in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Detailed analysis of the case is available here.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 18, 2023

18, 2023). Thaler is the same individual who unsuccessfully attempted to protect and invention created by a separate machine that he had titled DABUS. The Copyright Office denied the registration application on the grounds that copyright law requires human authorship. By Dennis Crouch Thaler v. Perlmutter, No. 22-1564 (D.D.C.

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2023

Ashok Kumar conducting activities through webpage on 13 July, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff sought a permanent injunction against the unauthorised use of its well-known mark ‘Officer’s Choice’ by the defendant. Delhi High Court grants well-known status to popular clothing brand’s mark ‘Supreme’ Chapter 4 Corp.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The decision highlighted the Controller’s duty to consider existing knowledge and the inventive step properly. ” The Deputy Controller of Patents cited lack of novelty and inventive step (Section 2(1)(ja)) and non-compliance with Section 59(1). Third, the evidence of the plaintiff’s use of the mark from 1989 are fabricated.

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Intepat

MAY 4, 2023

When an inventor is granted exclusive rights over their inventions for a specific period of time, it provides a return on their investment in terms of time, resources and capital. The idea that a specific invention will allow the inventor to reap benefits has a direct effect on incentivising inventors to create and invent more.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has issued its guidelines on the classification of goods and services relating to NFTs, establishing the bases to approach the legal challenges resulting from their registration and the scope of protection afforded to owners. The EUIPO’s guidelines as from 2023.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Patents A patent permits the owner to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing the invention of the patent. There are two types of patents that Amazon sellers should be familiar with, utility patents and design patents. on Amazon or elsewhere) or otherwise publicizing the product.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 19, 2024

ABSTTRACT The constraints placed on trademark registration, particularly concerning common English words by recent judicial review by Justice C. For infringement and unauthorized use of the brand acquiring trademark rights through registration and acquiring distinctiveness by extensive use provides legal recourse. yahoo india!

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Intepat

APRIL 11, 2023

Startups must prioritize obtaining patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs etc., This pilot scheme was extended to 31st March 2023 due to its success and has further seen an extension up to 31st March 2026. The SIPP has seen multiple revisions in 2022 and 2023 based on the response received.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

On April 21, 2023, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Additionally, on January 23, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) released the first version of its “ Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework ” (“AI RMF 1.0”). ” AI RMF 1.0

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. .

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SpicyIP

JULY 31, 2023

The last date to apply is August 05, 2023. vs Gupta Light House on 24 July, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The dispute pertained to imitation of suit design by the defendant. The suit design was a “Handi” shaped pressure cooker registered in favor of the plaintiff.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

President Biden mandated the issuance of such Guidance in his executive order on AI (see our prior alert here ) [1] in October 2023. However, the Guidance clarifies that AI-assisted inventions are not automatically ineligible for patent protection so long as one or more natural persons “significantly contributed” to the invention.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs. Other posts IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Despite the increasing importance of intellectual property in the modern economy, there is a surprising lack of attention given to IP financing in India. Courtaulds and Albert Woods and Amcolite v.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

on 12 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Division bench of Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against an interim injunction order by the Single judge bench. on 12 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court accepted the appeal and directed the CGPDTM to consider the matter afresh and pass a reasoned order.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

It states that the current IP regime poses problems in the context of generic computer programs because of the way the algorithms are designed and trained using large data sets. National Internet Exchange India , where the court suggested using AI to prevent registration of identical and deceptively similar marks (page 6).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The extensive spectrum of discussions included diverse facets, from intellectual property filings to inventions, and ventured into the complex realms of legality, ethics, and geopolitics. He underlined that intellectual property is about more than simply production; it is also about solving social concerns with inventive solutions.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

From an in-depth discussion on the terms of copyright and translations in India to the recent UK Supreme Court’s order regarding the patentability of inventions by an AI, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. To read these, along with a round up of IP developments around the country, and world, read on below. Inventprise Inc.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The judgement was passed in October 2022, but was uploaded in September 2023 on the High Court’s website. A special thanks to Mr. G.

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