Geographical Indications (GI)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STATISTICS- 2021 (INDIA)

The post analyses key intellectual property statistics for India in 2021, with comparisons to 2019 and 2020. It examines trends in patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, and geographical indications using calendar year data.

Accessibility in Delhi High Court IP Division Rules, 2021

The Delhi High Court IP Division Rules, 2021 introduce explicit provisions for accessibility, ensuring reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. These measures are expected to enhance equal participation in IP proceedings and set a significant precedent for other Indian legal forums.

Latest Updates on Trademark Law – 1st August to 8th August, 2021

This update analyses significant trademark law developments between 1st and 8th August 2021. It covers Indian and global infringement cases, brand licensing news, and GI initiatives, with a clear, legal-academic perspective.

Updated Patent, Trade Mark, Copyright and other Acts

The post offers updated and amended versions of major Indian intellectual property statutes following the abolition of the IPAB. Downloadable resources and detailed amendment summaries are provided for reference.

Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Geographical Indications

The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and rectification authority for geographical indications to the High Courts and Registrars in India. This post analyses the legal and procedural implications of these changes under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021, focusing on the Geographical Indications Act.

Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and changes to the Geographical Indications Act, 1999

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 abolishes multiple tribunals, including those under the Geographical Indications Act, and reallocates their jurisdiction to High Courts and Registrars. Key statutory amendments affect the processes for appeals, rectification, and related legal proceedings involving geographical indications in India.

President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has made the IPAB and several other tribunals defunct, transferring their powers to the High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post provides a brief overview of the key statutory amendments affecting intellectual property laws in India.

Intellectual Property Statistics 2020 (India)

This post analyses 2020 intellectual property statistics in India, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and geographical indications. The data highlights key trends and year-on-year changes across all major IP categories.

2019 Intellectual Property Statistics in India – Up, Up and away!

This post presents an objective review of intellectual property statistics in India for 2019, covering patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and geographical indications. It offers a comparative analysis with previous years using official figures and legal commentary.

GI for Tirupathi Laddu: Whose Interests are Protected?

This post explores the GI registration of Tirupathi Laddu, highlighting concerns about commercialisation versus religious sanctity. It analyses the legal and practical implications while questioning the real beneficiaries of GI protection in this context.