In a significant ruling for intellectual property rights in the hospitality industry, the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., owner of the well-known “Social” chain of pubs and cafés, in a trademark infringement case against a Mumbai-based restaurant operating under the name “Social Tribe.” Trademark Dispute: Social […]
U.S. President and business magnate Donald J. Trump appears poised to expand his vast commercial empire into the telecom sector. Recent trademark filings suggest plans for a Trump-branded mobile phone and possibly a dedicated wireless network, signaling the next chapter in Trump’s entrepreneurial journey. Trump Files for “TRUMP” and “T1” Telecom Trademarks According to filings
Patent expiries of key agrochemicals like Cyantraniliprole and Pinoxaden from 2026 to 2028 will unlock $1.15 billion in opportunities for generic crop protection manufacturers. A new wave of patent expiries in the global agrochemical sector is expected to reshape the competitive landscape between 2026 and 2028, as several high-value crop protection molecules lose their exclusivity.
In a significant step toward modernization and security enhancement, the Border Security Force (BSF) has officially introduced a new digital camouflage uniform, uniquely tailored for India’s varied terrain and patented to prevent unauthorized reproduction. The move marks a historic shift in the BSF’s operational gear, reinforcing both tactical functionality and legal protection. Uniform Designed for
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in research and innovation, intellectual property (IP) laws are facing unprecedented challenges. A recent analysis published on IAM by IP experts Christopher Buntel and Tim Londergan titled “AI Is Eating Your IP” warns that AI’s influence is blurring the lines of inventorship, undermining patent reliability, and reshaping trade
In a significant ruling with implications for global brand protection and Indian intellectual property procedures, the Bombay High Court has set aside an order by the Registrar of Trade Marks that denied Japanese automobile manufacturer Yamaha the registration of its ‘WR’ trademark in India. The High Court directed that the matter be reconsidered in accordance
Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has been officially awarded a United States patent for an innovative three-speed gear reducer designed specifically for electric drive modules (EDMs), signaling a pivotal advancement in electric vehicle (EV) powertrain technology. The patent, filed on October 25, 2023, and granted on May 1, 2025, by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
TVS Motor Company, one of India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has taken a significant step in expanding its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio by securing a trademark for a new nameplate — TVS Orbiter. The development has sparked strong industry speculation about a forthcoming electric scooter under this new brand name, expected to launch later this year.
In a significant development in the realm of intellectual property rights, VCARE InfoTech has found itself entangled in a legal dispute after rebranding itself as “Newgen IT Technologies,” despite being aware of the registered trademark held by Newgen Software Technologies Limited. The Delhi-based software solutions firm initiated legal proceedings, leading to the court granting an
The Bombay High Court has upheld the decision of the Registrar of Trade Marks rejecting the application to designate the term “TikTok” as a well-known trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court emphasized that the app’s ban in India was a legitimate and relevant factor in the decision-making process. Justice Manish Pitale, presiding
