Govt. of India Rewards IIT Madras with IP Awards for 2021, 2022

The Government of India has recently granted the National Intellectual Property Awards for the years 2021 and 2022 to the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The said University has been recognized as the top Academic Institution in the nation for the filing, grant, and commercialization of patents. According to the official press release, the said
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E-Commerce Giant Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in the United Arab Emirates

E-commerce giant Amazon has recently launched an Intellectual Property (IP) Accelerator program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), thereby making it convenient and more cost-effective for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to obtain Trademark Registration, safeguard their brands, and tackle infringing products on Amazon.ae. Available to any and every other brand selling on Amazon.ae, IP Accelerator directly connects
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Delhi High Court Directs Telegram to Reveal its Channels’ Source & Details

The Delhi High Court (HC) has recently directed the globally accessible freemium, cloud-based, cross-platform instant messaging service, Telegram, to go against its privacy policy and reveal the source and details of its channels. The Delhi HC wants the platform to disclose the details of channels and devices used to disseminate alleged copyright infringing content, along
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Kashmir Seeks Geographical Indication (GI) Tags for Five of its Crafts

The northernmost region of the Indian subcontinent, Kashmir, is seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tags under the Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) for five of its crafts, some of which also include its cultural makers. The Government of Kashmir has stated that it is seeking GI Registration for Kashmir Gabba and Namda (02 types of Valley-specific woolen
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Indian Government Plans to Fund 10k Patents from Educational Institutes Every Year

According to a top official’s recent statement, the Indian Government shall soon come up with a scheme to fund 10k Patent Applications from educational institutes every year. This move’s ultimate aim is to motivate and encourage more students and faculty members to safeguard their Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) well. Furthermore, as per many officials, the scheme shall help
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MetaX Hits Facebook Owner Meta with a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

MetaX LLC, a company specializing in creating immersive virtual reality experiences, has recently filed a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Facebook owner Meta for allegedly stealing and using the company’s name for its pivot to the metaverse. MetaX, based out of New York, has told the court that it has been crushed
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Manolo Blahnik Emerges Victorious in Decades-Long Trademark Dispute in China

One of the world’s most successful shoe designers, Manolo Blahnik, has recently won a trademark dispute in China concerning the right to use his name in the nation, thereby ending a costly 22-year-old legal battle. China’s highest court, in a rare ruling recently, canceled a trademark incorporating Manolo Blahnik’s name and owned by Chinese businessman
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CureVac Sues BioNTech Alleging Patent Infringement over mRNA Technology

German Pharmaceutical Company, CureVac, has filed a Patent Infringement Lawsuit against the German Biotechnology Company BioNTech in Germany over its use of mRNA technology. CureVac is now seeking ‘fair compensation’ from BioNTech and two subsidiaries for infringing upon its Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). As per several reports, the Chief Executive Officer at CureVac, Franz-Werner Haas, has not ruled
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India Stays Among Challenging Economies Concerning IP Protection, Says USTR

India remains among the most challenging economies worldwide concerning the protection, management, and enforcement of Intellectual Property (IP). The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said the same in a recent report as it decided to retain the nation on the Priority Watch List 2022. The USTR designated seven nations, including Argentina, Chile, China, India,
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Three Tamil Nadu-based Products Apply for Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

A Geographical Indication (GI) is a label or tag given or applied to products having a specific geographical origin, along with certain characteristics related to that specific origin. The GI tag’s owner holds exclusive rights over such a product. Three Tamil Nadu-based products, including Thooyamalli rice, Virudhunagar sambha vathal (Chilly), and Puliyankudi acid lime, have
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