Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2025: Key Changes, Impact, and How Stakeholders Can Submit Comments
In a recent move, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued the Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2025, as published in the Official Gazette. But why is this a big update? The Draft Patents Amendment 2025 has lots of changes. Along with these proposed changes, the government is inviting stakeholders from […]
Zen Technologies Wins Historic Patent Challenge in India, Strengthening Its Intellectual Property Protection
In a recent development, Zen Technologies Limited has won an important legal battle in the field of intellectual property rights (IPR). Zen Technologies patent victory is a major legal battle by challenging and canceling a patent that had been granted to people linked with MAG5 Innovations Private Limited on August 6, 2025. The disputed patent, […]
Honda NS125 LA Scooter Design Patent Filed in India—Retro-Style 125cc Scooter with Modern Features
One big update is coming. Honda has secured official design patent rights for its Honda NS125 LA scooter in India. It’s a cool mix of vintage looks and modern features, and it’s already turning heads in a few markets around the world. Already sold in markets like China, the NS125 LA combines a classic scooter […]
Sambalpur University to File Product Patent for Herbal Filaria Medicine
One big update is coming from Sambalpur University; in the recent updates, the university is preparing for patent filing for a product, which is an herbal medicine developed to cure filariasis. Made from the roots and tubers of six plants native to the Gandhamardhan hills, the formulation has been under research since 2020 at the […]
GSK to Receive $320 Million as BioNTech and Pfizer Settle mRNA Patent Dispute with CureVac
One of the biggest developments in the ongoing GSK and CureVac patent dispute has arrived—GSK will receive $320 million following a settlement between BioNTech, CureVac, and Pfizer. The agreement, reached after BioNTech and Pfizer chose to end a high-profile legal battle with the German biotech CureVac, closes a multi-year dispute over mRNA vaccine technology. The […]
Harvard Under huge problem: Trump Administration vs Harvard
The Trump administration is back in the headlines—this time for a different reason. It has sent a letter to Harvard University that caused a stir on campus. The letter warns that Harvard could lose control of some of its patented technologies. The U.S. Commerce Secretary sent the letter to Harvard University. The letter was both […]
How to Choose the best IPR law firms In India
Nowadays, the importance of intellectual property rights is increasing every day. With IPR awareness rapidly growing in India, businesses, startups, and creators are now realizing the vital role that IPR service providers play in protecting their creative innovations and commercial assets. However, for many inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors, one crucial question remains: How do you […]
Lala Ji Diamond Trademark Case: Rajasthan HC Reinforces Mandatory Notice Requirement Under Trademarks Act
In a significant ruling on trademark law, the Rajasthan High Court emphasized the importance of issuing a mandatory notice before removing a registered trademark in the “Lala Ji Diamond trademark case.” The Court firmly stated that Jitendra Goyal, the creator of the former trademark “Lala Ji Diamond,” could not lose his rights without following the […]
Disproportionate: Delhi HC Quashed 12 Lakh Fine on Vi-John in Trademark Infringement Case Against Dabur
Big update in the Vi-John vs. Dabur trademark case—on July 31, 2025, the Delhi High Court decided that the ₹12 lakh fine on Vi-John was too harsh, especially since the delay in their response wasn’t serious enough to deserve such a high cost. Dabur said that Vi-John’s toothpaste looked too similar to its Meswak product—right […]
Anupam Mittal’s Take on Maganlal Chikki: A Lesson in IP Protection
Anupam Mittal, the entrepreneur behind Shaadi.com, recently posted on LinkedIn about his experience in Lonavala. While walking around Maganlal Nagar, the very famous place, he noticed something familiar at nearly every stall: the name “Maganlal Chikki.” Maganlal Chikki, an Indian snack, now commands a market estimated at ₹450 crore annually. But the sad part is, […]