Delhi HC Hears Parle Agro vs PepsiCo Trademark Dispute on Use of ‘Fizz’ in 7Up Packaging
Two beverage giants—Parle Agro and PepsiCo India—are facing off over the use of the word “Fizz” on 7Up packaging. Parle Agro vs PepsiCo trademark dispute started when Pepsico India started using the phrase “Fizz” prominently on 7Up bottles, a term Parle claims has been closely tied to its brand identity since the launch of Appy […]
PM Modi Calls for R&D and Patents to Transform India’s Pharma Sector
On this Independence Day, August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the Red Fort and spoke for 103 minutes, marking one of the longest speeches of his career. But what really stood out was his message to India’s pharmaceutical industry. India is often called the “pharmacy of the world” because it makes and supplies […]
Relief for Thalapathy Vijay: Madras HC Refuses Ban on TVK Party Flag in Trademark Dispute
In a recent development in the Thalapathy Vijay party flag case in trademark dispute, the Madras High Court, on August 18, 2025, rejected an application seeking a temporary injunction against the use of Vijay’s party flag. Vijay and his newly launched political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and a charitable trust claiming ownership of a […]
VinFast Minio Green EV Patented in India: Design, Tech, Battery & Market Scope
One big development is shaking up the EV industry—Vietnamese automaker VinFast is once again turning its attention to the Indian market. But this time, it’s bringing something completely new. Recently, VinFast filed a design patent for its Minio Green EV, and Indian patent records confirm the company’s intent to introduce this compact electric car to […]
Microsoft Foldable Phone Patent Sparks Buzz Over Camera Design Resembling iPhone 17 Pro
Microsoft is making headlines again, but this time for a very different reason. The company has done patent filing for which has the potential to change the future of phone design. The patent images of the Microsoft foldable phone patent, recently published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), reveal details of a device […]
Duniyadari Logo Dispute: Delhi High Court Urges Zee to Review Design, India Today Open to Talks
One more trademark clash is making headlines in India and has landed before the Delhi High Court. In the most recent turn, the court is preparing to take up the ongoing ‘Duniyadari’ logo dispute involving the India Today Group and Zee Media Corporation. The case revolves around Zee’s use of the title ‘Duniyadari’—written in Gurmukhi […]
OpenAI’s GPT-5 Faces Trademark Rejection in China: Reasons, Key Dates, and What’s Ahead
A major warning sign has emerged for OpenAI in China, where the National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has rejected the company’s bid to trademark the name of its upcoming AI model, “GPT-5.” The ruling deals another blow to the San Francisco–based firm’s efforts to strengthen its brand in one of the world’s largest and most […]
Apple Files Patent for All-Glass iPhone with Flip-Side Switching Display: Design, Features & Details
Apple is making headlines once again—this time for a bold design concept that’s turning heads. A newly patent filing reveals plans for its apple All-Glass iPhone Patent which is capable of displaying content on multiple surfaces and even switching the active screen from one side to the other when the device is flipped. Let’s take […]
Sun Pharma Launches Leqselvi in U.S. After Patent Settlement—New Alopecia Areata Treatment Targets $900M Market
A major update is here—Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, one of India’s largest drugmakers, has officially launched its much-awaited hair loss treatment Leqselvi™ (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets in the U.S. This launch comes after the settlement of a patent infringement case with Delaware-based Incyte Corporation. Sun Pharma Leqselvi US launch is expected to make waves in the […]
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 […]