Zodiac meets zero-nonsense legal tips: this IP horoscope arms Indian founders and creatives with sharp, actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyright for the week ahead. No legal…
Rakesh Krishnan · 13 Jul 2025
The Delhi High Court held that procedural lapses, such as failing to file an original affidavit on time, cannot justify abandonment of trademark opposition if there is clear…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 11 Jul 2025
In a case involving competing claims over the geographical indication (GI) “Pisco” for grape spirit, the Delhi High Court recently upheld Chile’s registration and dismissed Peru’s challenge.
Intellepedia · 9 Jul 2025
Volvo clamps down on fake buses mimicking the grille slash mark, reinforcing trademark law’s role in consumer protection and brand integrity.
Intellepedia · 8 Jul 2025
The Delhi High Court has upheld the refusal of a patent application for a system that locates users on peer-to-peer networks. The Court ruled that the invention was…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 7 Jul 2025
Where planets, patents, and punchlines collide! This week’s IP horoscope offers startup founders and creators a fun, India-specific guide to safeguarding their innovations—minus the legal jargon or cosmic…
Rakesh Krishnan · 5 Jul 2025
The High Court reinstated an injunction in favour of Rainbow Hospitals, confirming that trademark registrations are pan-India in scope and shield brand owners from dishonest adopters, irrespective of…
Intellepedia · 4 Jul 2025
Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.
Intellepedia · 3 Jul 2025
The Madras High Court has overturned the rejection of Shaperon Inc’s patent for skin disorder treatment compositions, citing inadequate assessment of prior arguments and international patent approvals. The…
Intellepedia · 2 Jul 2025
Version 2.0 of the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 introduces updated examination procedures for AI, blockchain, and quantum-based inventions, and includes an extensive annexure of examples clarifying Section 3(k)…
Gaurav Mishra · 1 Jul 2025