Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
The second season of India’s Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, prominently credits an 11-lawyer legal team from Mumbai-based Hirani & Associates. The firm specializes in intellectual property and entertainment law, offering extensive transactional and litigation advisory services. This robust legal presence…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Delhi HC Judge Prathiba, Singh Enters International IP, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) will retire the existing Public Search of Trade Marks portal on July 1, 2026, transitioning all trademark search and related digital services to a new platform at https://tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/ESEARCH. This upgrade aims to modernize I…
The Children's Research University (CRU) in Gandhinagar has launched 'Kidnovation,' a six-month program designed to nurture creativity among schoolchildren in Gujarat by transforming their ideas into intellectual property. The initiative includes mentorship, technical and legal support, and aims to file 20 to 30 provi…
A recent cyberattack on Tata Electronics, a major Apple production partner, has resulted in the alleged leak of over 200,000 files containing sensitive engineering documents related to Apple and Tesla products. The incident underscores the growing threat of intellectual property theft targeting supply chain suppliers…
The Maharashtra government has approved Rs 60 crore for establishing the Maharashtra Academy for Nurturing Technology, Research and Intellectual Assets (MANTRA). Scheduled to begin operations from July 1 at the University of Mumbai, MANTRA aims to support patent filing, intellectual property management, and research c…
On April 28, 2026, ICAR–Indian Institute of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (IIRMR), Bharatpur, marked World Intellectual Property Day by conducting a comprehensive workshop focused on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in agricultural research. The event underscored the importance of protecting scientific innovations throu…
The Salangpur Hanuman Temple trust in Gujarat has secured trademark and copyright protection for its renowned 54-foot Hanuman statue and sacred idol, aiming to prevent unauthorized commercial use. This move has ignited opposition from saints and religious leaders who argue that divine figures cannot be legally owned o…
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. has issued a compliance advisory to hotels, restaurants, and commercial establishments across India, cautioning against unauthorized streaming of FIFA World Cup 2026 content and improper use of FIFA’s protected trademarks. The broadcaster, holding exclusive streaming rights for the e…
MNLU Mumbai, in partnership with the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) - IPR Chair and the Centre for Research in Intellectual Property (CRIP), has announced an Online Certificate Course focused on the protection of various Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in India. The course aims to e…
The iconic cultural motifs ‘Patitapabana’, ‘Ananda Bajara’, and ‘Nilachakara’ have been officially designated as the intellectual property of the Puri temple. This legal recognition aims to safeguard these heritage symbols from unauthorized use and preserve their cultural significance. The move reflects growing effort…
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has obtained intellectual property protection from IP India for the terms ‘Ananda Bazaar’ and ‘Patitapaban’, as well as the SJTA logo. This legal recognition safeguards the cultural heritage associated with the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri by restricting unauth…
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has successfully registered intellectual property rights for several important names and logos associated with the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri. This move aims to protect the temple’s unique religious and cultural identity amid concerns over misuse of its tradi…
Shoolini University has marked a significant milestone by filing more than 2,000 intellectual property applications, including utility patents, designs, copyrights, and trademarks. The university’s Intellectual Property Rights Office reported strong innovation activity in 2025 and set ambitious targets to reach 10,000…
This week’s global patent litigation update covers pivotal decisions from the US Supreme Court on induced infringement for skinny-label generics, and the Madras High Court’s detailed guidance on India’s Bolar exemption. Additional insights from the Unified Patent Court and European Patent Office highlight evolving pat…
Jio Platforms and its subsidiaries dramatically increased patent filings in the 2025-26 fiscal year, submitting 3,476 applications—more than double the previous year’s count. This surge underscores Reliance Industries’ commitment to technology development across telecommunications, AI, and emerging sectors, supported…
National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi), through its Centre for Regulatory Studies, has partnered with Mentblue to introduce a Certificate Course on Intellectual Property Rights: Law & Practice. Designed to equip participants with practical skills across the full IP lifecycle, the course features practitioner-led i…
Global corporations are transforming their India-based global capability centres (GCCs) into innovation hubs by integrating AI-powered automation. This shift enables Indian teams to move beyond routine tasks and focus on advanced research, engineering, and intellectual property generation. Industry leaders from Daimle…
India’s global capability centres (GCCs) are rapidly evolving from cost-efficient service providers into strategic innovation engines, fueled by artificial intelligence adoption. Executives from Daimler Truck, Kimberly-Clark, and Publicis Groupe highlight how AI tools enable Indian GCCs to shift focus from routine tas…
After a distinguished 17-year career in intellectual property law, Christine Chiramel has left her partner role at Rahul Chaudhry & Partners to establish and head the Intellectual Property practice at Chiramel & Co Solicitors and Advocates. The move marks a strategic expansion for the firm into emerging areas such as…
Indian engineering centers for multinational corporations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate product innovation and intellectual property generation. Daimler Truck Innovation Center India's head, Radhakrishnan Kodakkal, emphasized AI's role in enhancing engineering workflows and mitigati…
The Delhi High Court has granted an ex-parte interim injunction in favor of Ivy Entertainment Private Limited, restraining various YouTube channels and unidentified parties from unauthorized use of the song ‘Bachpan Ka Pyar’ and its distinctive hook line. The ruling follows Ivy’s claim of exclusive copyright ownership…
In a recent development within the Indian film industry, producer Vashu Bhagnani has been granted interim protection in an intellectual property dispute involving the film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.' This legal relief comes as the parties remain embroiled in a conflict over rights associated with the project. The…
In a landmark ruling, M/s. Puja Entertainment (India) Ltd. obtained interim protection from the Civil Judge (Senior Division)-I, Katihar, against Tips Music Limited and others for unauthorized use of intellectual property tied to several renowned Bollywood films and music catalogues. The court’s May 6 order mandates m…
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