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On 16 October 2026, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks published draft guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in proceedings…
Can a stamp authority charge duty on a sale that has not yet happened? The Gujarat authorities treated an agreement to sell a garment division, with its land…
The Trade Marks Registry has announced Friday hearings for pending opposition matters involving settlement or withdrawal. Its notice dated 31 August 2026 sets out the hearing schedule, document…
The Indian IP Office has released revised draft manuals dealing with patent and trade mark practice and procedure and has invited stakeholders to send their comments and suggestions.…
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…
Introduction In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of M/S. Mocemsa Care (“Mocemsa”) in its appeal against the trademark application refusal by the Trade…
The post discusses the procedure for trademark registration in India, highlighting statutory requirements, jurisdiction, and application particulars. It covers forms, fees, and necessary documentation under the Trade Marks…
The Delhi High Court has stayed the abandonment of trademark applications by the Trade Mark Registry after 20 March 2016. In response, the Registrar has issued a public…