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India Advances Intellectual Property Framework to Boost Innovation and Global Standards Leadership
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India Advances Intellectual Property Framework to Boost Innovation and Global Standards Leadership

Comprehensive reforms and institutional strengthening aim to transform India from technology importer to a global IP powerhouse amid rising patent filings and digital economy grow…

India is intensifying efforts to enhance its intellectual property rights (IPR) ecosystem through regulatory reforms, judicial restructuring, and specialized agencies. Despite contributing less than 0.1% to global technology, India’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, driving the need for stronger indigenous innova…

Friday, September 25, 2026
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MAHE Workshop Emphasizes Commercialisation of Intellectual Property to Drive Innovation
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MAHE Workshop Emphasizes Commercialisation of Intellectual Property to Drive Innovation

Manipal Academy of Higher Education convenes experts to discuss patent management, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship under MARInE initiative

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) recently hosted the IP2E360 workshop, focusing on transforming intellectual property into commercial ventures. The event highlighted the launch of a new Patent Dashboard tool and underscored the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and alumni to convert res…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase
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Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Antiviral Compounds Targeting V-ATPase

The Chinese patent approval enhances Godavari’s global biopharmaceutical IP portfolio amid ongoing operational challenges in sugar and ethanol segments

Godavari Biorefineries has been granted a Chinese patent for chemical compounds that inhibit V-ATPase activity to treat viral infections, marking a significant advancement in its biopharmaceutical R&D pipeline. This patent complements existing Japanese and European patents but is unlikely to impact near-term earnings,…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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India Patents Update Puts ICAR-CIFRI and CIFRI ARGCURE Technology In Strategy in Focus
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India Patents Update Puts ICAR-CIFRI and CIFRI ARGCURE Technology In Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, ICAR-CIFRI, CIFRI ARGCURE Technology In.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, ICAR-CIFRI, CIFRI ARGCURE Technology In, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, August 28, 2026
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India Launches Rs 62,500-Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to Strengthen Domestic Brands and IP
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India Launches Rs 62,500-Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to Strengthen Domestic Brands and IP

The new government initiative aims to boost Indian-owned mobile brands, enhance intellectual property creation, and deepen the local manufacturing ecosystem

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has unveiled a Rs 62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to enhance the country’s global competitiveness in mobile production. The scheme focuses on increasing domestic value addition, supporting Indian intellectual property and design, and generating…

Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Mamata Machinery Obtains Indian Patent for Innovative Quadra 600 Technology
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Mamata Machinery Obtains Indian Patent for Innovative Quadra 600 Technology

The patent grant marks a significant milestone in Mamata Machinery’s technology portfolio expansion and core business development in India.

Mamata Machinery has secured an Indian patent for its Quadra 600 technology, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation and strengthening its intellectual property assets. This development is expected to support the company’s growth trajectory in the Indian market by protecting its proprietary technology.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Femasys Expands Global Patent Portfolio with New Blended Polymer Patents for FemBloc Permanent Birth Control
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Femasys Expands Global Patent Portfolio with New Blended Polymer Patents for FemBloc Permanent Birth Control

Newly issued U.S. and international patents enhance intellectual property protection for FemBloc’s innovative non-surgical sterilization technology

Femasys Inc. has secured multiple patents across key global markets covering the blended polymer component of FemBloc, its non-surgical permanent birth control solution. These patents complement existing delivery system patents, broadening FemBloc’s intellectual property protection as the company advances its pivotal…

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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CGPDTM Sets January 2027 Dates for Patent and Trade Marks Agent Exams Across India
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CGPDTM Sets January 2027 Dates for Patent and Trade Marks Agent Exams Across India

The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks announces tentative schedule and exam centres for national qualifying tests

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has released the tentative dates and venues for the 2027 Patent Agent Examination and Trade Marks Agent Examination. Scheduled for 9 and 10 January 2027 respectively, these exams will be held at 15 centres nationwide, offering aspiring IP professional…

Thursday, August 6, 2026
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SHANTI Act 2025 Enhances Intellectual Property Framework to Drive Innovation in India’s Nuclear Energy Sector
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SHANTI Act 2025 Enhances Intellectual Property Framework to Drive Innovation in India’s Nuclear Energy Sector

New legislation balances patent protection, technology transfer, and national security to support India’s clean energy ambitions

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy (SHANTI) Act, 2025, modernizes India’s nuclear energy legal framework by consolidating previous laws and introducing robust intellectual property protections. It promotes innovation through patent safeguards for nuclear technologies while addressing national…

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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India Advances Semiconductor Self-Reliance with Semicon 2.0 Focusing on Domestic Chip Design and IP Development
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India Advances Semiconductor Self-Reliance with Semicon 2.0 Focusing on Domestic Chip Design and IP Development

Union Cabinet approval of Semicon 2.0 marks a strategic push to establish India as a product nation by fostering indigenous semiconductor intellectual property across six key segm…

The Indian government has approved Semicon 2.0, a comprehensive policy initiative aimed at transforming India’s semiconductor ecosystem by emphasizing domestic chip design and intellectual property creation. Targeting six critical semiconductor segments, the policy seeks to build a full electronics ecosystem, reduce i…

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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India-U.S. Trademark Dispute Over 'Anthropic' Brand Tests AI Era IP Rights
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India-U.S. Trademark Dispute Over 'Anthropic' Brand Tests AI Era IP Rights

Karnataka court hears case between Indian software firm and U.S. AI company amid rising global trademark conflicts in AI sector

A trademark conflict between Anthropic Softwares Pvt. Ltd. of India and U.S.-based Anthropic PBC spotlights challenges in protecting intellectual property as AI companies expand internationally. The Karnataka commercial court is evaluating claims of prior use, marketplace confusion, and infringement, underscoring the…

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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India Patents Update Puts Vimag Labs and Bengaluru-based Strategy in Focus
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India Patents Update Puts Vimag Labs and Bengaluru-based Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Vimag Labs, Bengaluru-based.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Vimag Labs, Bengaluru-based, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Mumbai Law Firm Hirani & Associates Powers Legal Oversight for Season Two of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent
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Mumbai Law Firm Hirani & Associates Powers Legal Oversight for Season Two of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent

An 11-member legal team from Hirani & Associates provides comprehensive intellectual property and media law support amid ongoing digital content scrutiny

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…

Thursday, June 25, 2026
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India’s Trademark Registry to Replace Current Search Portal with Advanced Platform on July 1, 2026
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India’s Trademark Registry to Replace Current Search Portal with Advanced Platform on July 1, 2026

CGPDTM announces migration to upgraded trademark search system to enhance accessibility and efficiency for IP stakeholders nationwide

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…

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Children's Research University Unveils 'Kidnovation' to Convert Student Ideas into Patents Across Gujarat
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Children's Research University Unveils 'Kidnovation' to Convert Student Ideas into Patents Across Gujarat

Statewide initiative to mentor young innovators and facilitate patent filings aligns with NEP 2020 goals

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…

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Maharashtra Greenlights Rs 60 Crore MANTRA Centre to Boost Patent Filing and Research Commercialisation
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Maharashtra Greenlights Rs 60 Crore MANTRA Centre to Boost Patent Filing and Research Commercialisation

State government to launch MANTRA hub at University of Mumbai to enhance IP management and foster technology transfer in higher education

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…

Friday, June 19, 2026
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2025 High Court Decisions Highlight Key Developments in Indian Intellectual Property Law
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2025 High Court Decisions Highlight Key Developments in Indian Intellectual Property Law

Recent rulings address patent infringement, trademark disputes, copyright society registration, and trade dress protection in India’s High Courts

A series of significant 2025 High Court judgments have shaped the landscape of intellectual property rights enforcement in India. These cases cover patent infringement under the equivalence principle, trademark infringement and passing off, copyright society registration requirements, and trade dress protection involv…

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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