BADAL Trademark Rectification and Assignment Fraud
The Delhi High Court rejected a rectification petition challenging the assignment of the BADAL trademark on grounds of alleged fraud. The Court held that the Petitioner did not…
Intellectual Property
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Conduct and Misconduct: A New Disciplinary Framework for Patent Agents under the Draft Patents Rules
The draft amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003 seek to bring both conduct and misconduct of patent agents within a clear disciplinary framework. This piece walks through the…
Comments and Suggestions on Patent Agent Code of Conduct and Patent Rules Draft
DPIIT’s publication of the draft rules and draft Code of Conduct has provided an opportunity for stakeholders to share their views on the future regulatory framework for patent…
Urgency in Patent Infringement Disputes: Supreme Court on Mediation Requirement
In the case of Novenco Building and Industry A/S vs Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the Supreme Court ruled that mandatory mediation under the Commercial Courts Act…
Public Hearing on Online IP Services Announced by CGPDTM
The CGPDTM has announced an online public hearing on 4 December 2025 to review how online IP services operate within the Indian legal framework. Stakeholders are invited to…
Order of the Rose: Sets Olfactory Trademark Standards
This note summarizes the Trade Marks Registry’s ‘Order of the Rose’ on registration of an olfactory trademark in India for rose-scented tyres. It explains the objections, the IIIT…
Premji Invest Secures Dynamic Injunction against Fraudsters
The Delhi High Court granted Premji Invest a dynamic injunction to counteract ongoing impersonation and intellectual property fraud. The order allows real-time blocking of deceptive websites and apps,…
Dispute Over a Flower: Goodwill in Relevant Trade
The Delhi High Court clarified that prior trademark use is insufficient without proven goodwill in relevant trade or market. The decision in Suparshva Swabs v AGN International highlights…
People’s Pulse on Intellectual Property and What It Means for Business Today
The WIPO Pulse Report released recently reveals that people associate intellectual property with trust and authenticity, even as they question value and access in some regions. These shifting…
Carnatic Karma: Bengaluru Restaurant Barred from Using ‘Carnatic’ Mark
The Delhi Commercial Court ruled in favour of Carnatic Café in a trademark dispute with a Bengaluru restaurant using “CARNATIC.” The Court found clear infringement and upheld the…