Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
Recent government statistics highlight a significant uptick in patent, trademark, and other intellectual property filings in India, accompanied by accelerated examination and disposal rates. Despite these improvements driven by legislative amendments and enhanced manpower, India remains behind China and other major co…
India has witnessed a remarkable increase in patent filings over the past decade, with domestic innovation driving much of this growth. Government reforms have facilitated accessibility and accelerated processing, contributing to India’s rise in global innovation indices. However, recent data reveals a sharp decline i…
India’s entertainment sector is witnessing a surge in legal actions to safeguard intellectual property rights, particularly personality rights, as digital misuse of celebrity images, voices, and brands escalates. Courts across the country have increasingly recognized the commercial and reputational stakes involved, gr…
Observed annually on April 26, World Intellectual Property Day was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights. The day underscores how IP rights incentivize innovation and creativity across various sectors, inc…
In a landmark ruling, the Civil Judge (Senior Division)-I Court in Katihar has granted interim protection to M/s. Puja Entertainment (India) Ltd. against Tips Music Limited and others, halting unauthorized exploitation of intellectual property rights related to several renowned Bollywood films and music catalogues. Th…
In 2023, worldwide cross-border payments for intellectual property (IP) usage exceeded $1 trillion, marking significant growth driven by increased global economic integration and the rising importance of intangible assets such as technology and software. The United States, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Unit…
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India encompass a broad spectrum of legal protections including patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, and trade secrets. Governed by multiple legislations and administered by designated government bodies, IPR plays a pivotal role in fosteri…
India has emerged as the sixth largest nation in trademark filings worldwide, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking at the National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) awards, Goyal highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's intellectual property ecosystem, not…
Marking its 50th anniversary, the Delhi High Court has established itself as a central forum for intellectual property rights (IPR) litigation and jurisprudence in India. Over the past five decades, the court has delivered a series of landmark rulings that have not only influenced Indian statutes and legal practice bu…
March 2026 saw a series of significant judgments from Indian High Courts, addressing critical issues in intellectual property law. The courts ruled on unauthorized use of sound recordings at sporting and cultural events, copyright and trademark overlap in artistic works, groundless copyright strike notices on digital…
The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement. The United States has kept Thailand on its intellectual property (IP) "Watch List" in its 2026 assessment, despite acknowledging the country's progress in IP prot…
India, May 02 : India has once again been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) “Priority Watch List” in its latest annual review of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement. The designation places India among six countries identified by the US as having significant concerns re…
The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns.
, ETManufacturing Life Sciences 2 min read India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI India maintains its intellectual property regime is compliant with international trade rules. This ongoing issue re…
WASHINGTON — The United States has again placed India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property concerns, citing persistent enforcement gaps, patent delays and long-running disputes over protections for pharmaceutical and digital products. The designation was included in the 2026 Special 301 Report released…
The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…
It said that Vietnam is not entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in negotiations to provide adequate and effective IP rights protection. India has landed among a list of six countries on the priority watch list of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR deals with adequacy and effe…
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The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…
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Anand and Anand, a leading Indian intellectual property law firm, has announced 'The Indian Science Inventions and Innovations Conference' as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The event, held under the Raj Anand Moot Court Competition, invites law students nationwide to research and present on Indian-origin…
India's Intellectual Property (IP) filings rose by 44% in last 5 years, led by a 380% surge in Geographical Indications. Legal & Procedural Simplification of IP laws & rules E.g. Patent examination timeline reduced from 48 months to 31 months and mandatory e-submission for patent documents.
On February 24, 2022, the Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022 and the High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 were published in the Official Gazette. All IPR lawsuits, cases, procedures, or disputes before the IPD of the Delhi High Court are subject to the Rules. According…
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