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India Trademarks Update Puts Morocco Rises and Global Innovation Index Strategy in Focus
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India Trademarks Update Puts Morocco Rises and Global Innovation Index Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Morocco Rises, Global Innovation Index, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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India Advances Intellectual Property Framework to Boost Innovation and Global Standards Leadership
PatentsIndia

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
PatentsIndia

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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USA Trademarks Update Puts China Appoints Veteran Trade and Lawyer Strategy in Focus
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USA Trademarks Update Puts China Appoints Veteran Trade and Lawyer Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, China Appoints Veteran Trade, Lawyer.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, China Appoints Veteran Trade, Lawyer, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 11, 2026
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Delhi High Court Refers Key Questions on Jurisdiction in Online IP Disputes to Larger Bench
TrademarksIndia

Delhi High Court Refers Key Questions on Jurisdiction in Online IP Disputes to Larger Bench

Hindustan Unilever’s trademark disparagement suit against Kwick Living spotlights challenges in forum selection for digital infringement cases in India

The Delhi High Court’s August 2026 ruling in Hindustan Unilever Limited v Kwick Living (I) Private Limited underscores the complexities of territorial jurisdiction in online intellectual property disputes. The court deferred three pivotal jurisdictional questions to a Larger Bench, potentially reshaping how Indian cou…

Thursday, September 10, 2026
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India Trademarks Update Puts Egypt and BRICS Strategy in Focus
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India Trademarks Update Puts Egypt and BRICS Strategy in Focus

Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Egypt, BRICS.

IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Egypt, BRICS, with practical notes for India IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Saturday, September 5, 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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USA Litigation Update Puts Huawei and HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi Strategy in Focus
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USA Litigation Update Puts Huawei and HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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India Launches Rs 62,500-Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to Strengthen Domestic Brands and IP
PatentsIndia

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
PatentsIndia

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
PatentsIndia

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
PatentsIndia

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
PatentsIndia

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
PatentsIndia

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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STL Secures Final Victory at EPO, Revokes Fujikura’s European Patent in Optical Connectivity Dispute
AI & IPEurope

STL Secures Final Victory at EPO, Revokes Fujikura’s European Patent in Optical Connectivity Dispute

European Patent Office’s Technical Board of Appeal issues binding ruling favoring STL, reinforcing its IP dominance in AI-driven digital infrastructure markets

STL has won a decisive patent dispute against Fujikura Ltd. after the European Patent Office’s Technical Board of Appeal revoked Fujikura’s European Patent EP 3796060 in full. The ruling, issued on June 24, 2026, settles the UK patent conflict in STL’s favor and strengthens its intellectual property position across Eu…

Monday, July 13, 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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