EUIPO Opens Applications for the 2026 DesignEuropa Awards
The EUIPO has just dropped an interesting update — they’ve officially announced the application window for the EUIPO Design Awards 2026 through a new press release. The organisation has laid out everything applicants need to know, from deadlines to eligibility details, giving designers and companies plenty of time to prepare their submissions. Keep reading, and […]
India Strengthens Innovation Standing with 6th Global Patent Rank
India has been pushing towards innovation and development for a long time, and its steady progress in the IPR space is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. India global patent rank is now 6th in the world for patent filings, a clear reflection of the country’s growing confidence, creativity, and commitment to becoming more self-reliant […]
WIPO Patent Report 2024: China Accounts for Nearly 50% of Global Patent Applications
China is known for breaking world records in all kinds of areas, and this time it has done it again—but for a very different reason. The latest WIPO Patent Reports 2024 reveal that China now accounts for nearly half of all patent filings worldwide. That’s a massive milestone, especially in the field of intellectual property […]
USPTO Gives More Time for Public Feedback on One Challenge Patent Rulemaking
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rolled out a new proposal called “One Challenge,” and it’s all about making the patent trial and appeal process simpler and smoother. Even though the USPTO One Challenge NPRM update is the main patent and trademark body in the U.S., its moves often set trends worldwide, so […]
Ola Electric Expands Into Four-Wheelers with Patented Compact EV Design on Gen 4 Platform
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the talk of the town right now, and every major automobile company is racing to grab a piece of the action. Ola Electric new Patent In this fast-moving EV wave, patent filing has become crucial for protecting new innovations and ideas — and Ola Electric is no exception. The company has […]
CGPDTM Corrigendum 2025: Application Deadline Extended to 21 November for Trade Marks & Copyright Posts
A fresh update has just dropped from the Office of the CGPDTM. The authority has officially issued a new public release on its website, announcing the extension of the application deadline for the posts of Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, and Examiner of Trademark, Geographical Indications & Copyright for the CGPDTM Recruitment 2025. This update comes […]
WIPO Partners with Georgia to Launch First MBA in IP Innovation and Entrepreneurship
WIPO, the world’s apex body for managing and promoting intellectual property rights globally, is known for launching various initiatives to help countries strengthen their IPR systems and boost innovation. WIPO Georgia launched MBA program Continuing this mission, WIPO has teamed up with Kutaisi International University (KIU) and SAKPATENTI, Georgia’s National Intellectual Property Center, to launch […]
Delhi HC Bans Hotel From Using ‘Bukhara’ Name, Rules in Favour of ITC’s Iconic Restaurant
The Delhi High Court is once again in the spotlight with another big trademark dispute, this time involving one of India’s most well-known brands, ITC Limited. The company recently filed a case against a restaurant that was using the name “Bukhara”, a name famously associated with ITC’s iconic restaurant at the ITC Maurya Hotel. Delhi […]
GoDaddy Hit with $170 Million Verdict in Express Mobile Patent Lawsuit
In today’s fast-moving tech world, innovation is the real currency of business. But with great technology comes great responsibility — and sometimes, serious legal battles. Patent infringement cases are making more headlines than ever, and this time, one of the biggest names in the domain and web-hosting space, the GoDaddy Patent Infringement case, is at […]
Delhi Court Protected Carnatic Café Trademark, Bars Bengaluru Firm from Using ‘Carnatic
Trademarks are one of the best ways for businesses to protect their identity and brand value, ensuring that no one else can unfairly benefit from their reputation. Trademark rights give companies the legal power to act if someone tries to copy or misuse their brand name — and that’s exactly what happened in the Carnatic […]