Experts Warn UK–India Trade Deal May Threaten Medicine Access
A serious concern has come up after the UK and India signed a new trade deal. Some parts of the agreement about medicine patents could weaken India’s current rules that help keep medicines affordable. Experts say this might make it harder for India to allow cheaper, generic versions of medicines, especially during health emergencies. If […]
Bombay High Court Upholds KPL’s Rights Over ‘Kirloskar’ Trademark
Big news is coming from Bombay, where the Bombay High Court has supported Kirloskar Proprietary Limited’s (KPL) right to use and manage the ‘Kirloskar’ brand name. Earlier, the Pune court had stopped KPL from giving permission to others to use the brand, but the High Court has now allowed it again. What Led to the […]
IIIT-H Professor Patents Unique Dice-Based Dance Teaching Tool
A big development has happened in Hyderabad, where Jayachandran Surendran, a lecturer and PhD scholar at the Centre for Exact Humanities, IIIT-Hyderabad, has invented an innovative dance teaching tool called Atam. An interesting dice-based tool designed to teach universal dance fundamentals, Atam stands out for its style-neutral and innovative approach. Amazingly, Jayachandran also received a […]
Indian Scientists Receive Patent for Portable Food Safety Device
One proud moment is coming from India, where a group of four scientists—Dr. Aarif Khan, Dr. Nupur Bhatnagar, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Tripti Yadav—have all been given a patent by the official authority for their innovative invention: the Portable Food Microbiology Analyzer. This device has potential in improving food safety by enabling rapid, on-site […]
Ferrero Wins: Nutella Declared Well-Known Trademark by Delhi High Court
One big piece of news is making headlines in India. On July 29, 2025, the Delhi HC announced that Nutella is a well-known trademark under Indian law. This decision came during a Nutella trademark case filed by Nutella’s maker, Ferrero, against a company accused of selling fake Nutella products in India. This trademark infringement case […]
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Titan in Trademark Infringement Case Against Lenskart
A high-profile case in the Delhi High Court has recently made headlines for its intriguing reasoning. The court ruled in favor of Titan Company Limited in the matter of Titan vs. Lenskart, where Titan filed a lawsuit against Lenskart for trademark infringement. The judgment highlights the court’s firm stance on protecting intellectual property rights, especially […]
Delhi High Court Blocks Kuku FM in Pocket FM vs Kuku FM Copyright Case
A major development has emerged from India’s digital content industry. On July 10, the Delhi High Court issued a temporary injunction restraining Kuku FM from streaming or releasing new episodes of five audio series until the next hearing. Which is on August 29. This Pocket FM vs Kuku FM copyright case is an example of […]
Kolkata School Students Invent Low-Cost Lightning Conductor, File for Patent
Groundbreaking news is coming that could potentially save thousands of lives. Students of Sodepur Deshbandhu Bidyapith (Boys) in Madhyamgram, Kolkata, have developed a low-cost lightning conductor that’s not only affordable but also highly efficient. The project, now in its advanced stages, has led the school to apply for a patent design. But we need to […]
Evergreening of Patents in India: Piyush Goyal Says It Won’t Be Allowed
Recently, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, made a significant statement declaring that India will not allow the evergreening of patents. This strong stance comes in response to growing pressure from multinational pharmaceutical companies and foreign governments seeking to dilute India’s stringent patent laws, particularly Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act. To […]
PUMA Wins 8 Lakh in Delhi High Court Over Trademark Violation by Counterfeit Website
PUMA is once again making headlines in India, as the Delhi High Court has awarded the company ₹8 lakh in a trademark infringement case involving counterfeit products. This case serves as a strong reminder that global brands do not take trademark infringement lightly—even the slightest copying can lead to serious legal action. However, this case […]