The Business of Copyrights is Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s upcoming book on Indian copyright law and its application in business and creative sectors. With a focus on AI and real-world cases, the book is part of a new IP series. Readers can now register their interest ahead of release.
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Following India’s decisive military action named ‘Operation Sindoor’ on 7 May 2025, 22 trademark applications were filed for the name. While Reliance Industries withdrew its application citing an internal error and respect for national sentiment, 21 other applications remain pending examination at the Indian Trademark Registry.
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The Indian IP Office has scheduled in-person stakeholder meetings in Mumbai and Delhi to gather feedback on the Draft Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions (CRI). The initiative will allow stakeholders to share their inputs before the finalisation of the CRI policy framework.
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The DPIIT announced a committee to explore legal and policy challenges at the intersection of AI and copyright. With personnel from the government, academia, and industry, the committee is tasked with reviewing the Copyright Act, 1957, and preparing a detailed working paper.
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The Calcutta High Court’s Intellectual Property Rights Division upheld Himalaya’s trademark “PILEX”, citing decades of goodwill and market presence. With the defendants ceasing use and offering an unconditional undertaking, the Court ordered relief and reinforced the legal significance of brand protection in pharmaceuticals.
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The Calcutta High Court has criticised the arbitrary rejection of a tobacco syrup patent by the Indian patent office, urging objective analysis over personal bias. It held that Section 3(b) must not be misused to deny legitimate inventions without proper legal scrutiny and evidence.
Read more about What Have You Been Smoking? Personal bias has no place in Tobacco patent evaluationNew Geographical Indications Registrations in India (April 2024–March 2025): 23 Additions Across States
India’s GI Registry has grown by 23 new entries in 2024–25, reflecting the country’s rich cultural and artisanal diversity. From Pilkhuwa Hand Block Prints to Japanese Sake, this post covers each GI’s origin, category, and significance for local communities.
Read more about New Geographical Indications Registrations in India (April 2024–March 2025): 23 Additions Across StatesFailure to consider Post-filing data violates natural Justice, reiterates Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has reiterated that failure to consider post-filing data in patent applications breaches natural justice. In the Takeda case, it found the refusal of a patent for Brigatinib unjustified due to the Controller’s oversight of vital evidence and remanded the matter for reevaluation.
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The Supreme Court’s ruling on Digital KYC Accessibility marks a significant step towards inclusive digital infrastructure for persons with disabilities. The blog examines the judgment’s emphasis on accessibility standards and its broader implications for independent IP practice, particularly in the context of the Indian IP Office’s ongoing accessibility challenges.
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Wipro achieved a legal victory in Bangalore District Court against trademark infringement. The Court granted a permanent injunction to protect Wipro’s brand from fraudulent online schemes.
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