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Knowledge Theft : Property includes Intellectual Property, affirms Supreme court

The Supreme Court of India upheld the Bombay High Court’s interpretation that intellectual property, including research data, qualifies as ‘property’ under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. This decision enables victims of caste-based atrocities to claim compensation for loss of intellectual assets. The ruling affirms the protection of knowledge-based assets and expands the legal definition of property under the Act.

The Draft guidelines for AYUSH Patent Applications

The Intellectual Property (IP) Office has issued Draft Guidelines for the processing of patent applications related to AYUSH systems and related inventions. These guidelines aim to streamline the evaluation process of patent applications concerning Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy.

Indian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025

BananaIP’s Indian Patent and Design Statistics Report 2024 highlights a 60% increase in patent publications, a 15% drop in grants, and reduced examination rates. Delhi and Chennai emerge as top contributors to filings, showcasing trends in India’s evolving IP landscape.

Cannot drive on ‘VOLVO’ and ‘FMX’ marks’ reputation rules court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the reputation of VOLVO and FMX trademarks, granting an injunction against unauthorised use by Lamina Suspension Products Ltd. The court recognised VOLVO as a well-known mark and enforced a settlement restricting further misuse.

A jolly win for ‘JOLLY RANCHER’ against ‘JOKY RAMPER’

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction and damages to JOLLY RANCHER for trademark infringement and passing off by JOKY RAMPER. This decision underscores the importance of protecting trade dress and brand identity in the Indian confectionery market.

The sticky trademark fight between “FIGHTER” and “FITTER”

The Calcutta High Court granted interim relief in a trademark dispute involving “FIGHTER” and “FITTER” for adhesive tapes, finding deceptive similarity. The decision highlights the court’s approach to trademark protection and irreparable harm in such cases.

Monster Energy falls short of “Energy for the ‘Trademark’ Journey”

The Madras High Court rejected Monster Energy’s trademark application, finding “Energy for the Journey” was generic and lacked distinctiveness. The decision clarifies the legal threshold for trademark registrability under Indian law.

ADIDAS kicks up a storm, wins 5 lakhs in Trademark infringement case

Adidas AG obtained a favorable judgment in a Delhi court trademark infringement case, resulting in a permanent injunction and damages. The defendant was found selling counterfeit products using Adidas’s registered marks, leading to a court-ordered destruction of such goods.

ITC obtains injunction against former owners of NIMYLE and JOR-POWR Trademarks

The Delhi High Court granted ITC an interim injunction restraining Arpita Agro from using the mark POWRNYM, finding it deceptively similar to ITC’s NIMYLE and JOR-POWR trademarks. This case highlights the importance of respecting trademark rights and contractual obligations in the Indian legal context.

COCOMELON spells a ‘Melon’cholic end for Copycat Competitors

The Delhi High Court cancelled a deceptively similar trademark registration for COCOMELON, reinforcing protections for well-known marks. The judgment highlights that substantial similarity and bad faith can lead to trademark cancellation in India.