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Popular body art in India gets GI label, body art in India gets GI label, Sojat Mehndi registers GI protection, Sojat Mehndi
15 Aug

Popular body art in India gets GI label

Sojat Mehndi from Rajasthan has received the geographical indication (GI) tag from the government. This is an incredible milestone for India because not just the economic benefit but the Indian people will now have another GI in the list of protection and recognized products worldwide. Sojat Mehndi is a type of ingredient made from the state of Rajasthan in northern India. In addition, it is also used to describe the type of painting, as well as the paste manufactured itself. In [...]

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PepsiCo loses the appeal on the protection of potato plant used to create potato chips in India, PepsiCo loses the appeal on the protection of potato plant , appeal on the protection of potato plant used to create potato chips in India,
24 Jun

PepsiCo loses the appeal on the protection of potato plant used to create potato chips in India

On January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court overturned a ruling from July 5, 2023, which had dismissed PepsiCo’s appeal to reverse an earlier decision revoking the protection for its potato plant variety FL 2027, known commercially as FC5. This variety, characterized by its lower moisture and sugar content, is particularly suitable for potato chip production and is utilized by PepsiCo for its Lay’s brand potato chips. PepsiCo initially applied to register FL 2027 in India on February 18, 2011, [...]

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leading India IP firm secures many well-known trademark registration, leading India IP firm has many well-known trademark registration, well-known trademark registration by India,
12 Jun

Leading India IP firm secures many well-known trademark registration

Noida-based law firm Anand and Anand achieved a significant milestone by securing well-known status for 11 trademarks belonging to various prominent Indian and international companies, all on the same day. These trademarks, now listed in the Trade Marks Registry’s register of well-known marks, include ‘Abbott’ from the US-based pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories, ‘Nykaa’ from the e-commerce platform, and ‘Jockey’ from the comfort apparel manufacturer Jockey International. The list also features marks from the Tata Group, such as the Tata Logo, ‘Vivanta’ [...]

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India drafts amendments to the Patent Rules, amendments to the Patent Rules, Patent Rules of India,
11 Jun

India drafts amendments to the Patent Rules

On March 15, 2024, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which amend the Patent Rules, 2003. These new rules aim to simplify compliance requirements and accelerate the patent registration process. Rachna Bakhru, a partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys in Gurugram, highlighted the key changes: Reduced Timeline for Requesting Examination: The deadline to file a request for examination has been shortened from 48 to 31 months, facilitating faster patent registrations.Simplified Form 27: Previously, [...]

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India clashes with Bangladesh on geographical indication registration of Tangail sarees, India clashes with Bangladesh, geographical indication registration of Tangail sarees,
07 Jun

India clashes with Bangladesh on geographical indication registration of Tangail sarees

Earlier this month, residents in Tangail, Bangladesh, staged a protest against the decision of the Indian government to grant a geographical indication (GI) tag to Tangail sarees, a traditional handwoven garment popular among women in India and neighboring southern Asian countries. The issuance of GI tags is a method used to acknowledge products with unique characteristics linked to their geographical origins. The controversy arose when the Indian Geographical Indications Registry awarded the GI tag to Tangail sarees on January 2, 2024, [...]

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Society of Indian Law Firms organized SILF AI Conference 2024, SILF AI Conference 2024, Indian Law Firms organized SILF AI Conference 2024,
25 May

Society of Indian Law Firms organized SILF AI Conference 2024

The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) organized the SILF AI Conference 2024 in New Delhi, inaugurated by Rajiv Mani, secretary of the legislative department in India’s Ministry of Law and Justice. The conference, spearheaded by SILF president Lalit Bhasin, gathered more than 12 national and international law firms and 44 speakers from legal, tech, policy, and industry sectors to discuss responsible and inclusive AI. Mani emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that AI benefits reach all segments of society, [...]

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India readies to publish India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, India readies to publish India’s Cinematograph Bill, India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill,
22 May

India readies to publish India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill

India’s Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023, intended to supersede the Cinematograph Act of 1952, is on the brink of official notification following its passage through both houses of parliament. This legislative move aims to modernize film regulation, encompassing certification, exhibition, and censorship, particularly addressing issues prevalent in the digital domain such as online piracy and copyright violations. The proposed Sections 6AA and 6AB of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 aim to combat digital piracy by prohibiting the use of audio-visual recording [...]

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India achieves record number of registration certificates for FY 2023-2024, India achieves record number of registration certificates, record number of registration certificates for FY 2023-2024,
19 May

India achieves record number of registration certificates for FY 2023-2024

In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, India marked a significant achievement with a record-breaking issuance of copyright registration certificates, totaling 38,002, as reported by the country’s Copyright Office. Simultaneously, there were 36,729 new applications filed with India’s Intellectual Property Office. Among the 38,002 copyright registration certificates issued, the majority, 24,752, were for literary and dramatic works. Artistic works followed closely with 8,224 certificates, while computer software and sound recordings accounted for 2,429 and 2,007 certificates, respectively. Musical works received 135 [...]

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Required documents for Trademark renewal in India, documents for Trademark renewal in India, documents required for Trademark renewal in India, Trademark renewal documents in India
02 May

Required documents for Trademark renewal in India

Once registered, a trademark application must be renewed every ten years, or the trademark will be deleted from the Register of Trademarks. A trademark renewal application must be made using Form TM-R and the stipulated fee of INR 9000 per class within one (1) year after the expiry of its registration. Failure to submit the required fee with the Form TM-R may result in the trademark being removed from the Register.If no application for renewal of a trademark is [...]

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India Strengthens Patent System with New Rules: A Closer Look
27 Apr

India Strengthens Patent System with New Rules: A Closer Look

In a significant development for India’s intellectual property landscape, the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023, which were circulated for discussions and consultations with stakeholders on August 23, 2023, have now been formally notified on March 15, 2024. Coinciding with this notification is the notable achievement of the Indian Patent Office (IPO) granting a remarkable 100,000 patents in the current financial year. This convergence underscores a pivotal moment in India’s patent regime, heralding advancements aimed at fortifying the nation’s innovation ecosystem. The [...]

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