A young innovator from Maharashtra has made headlines after developing a sustainable biofuel derived from sugarcane juice. Kanak Talware, a final-year student of chemical engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, part of MGM University, has been granted a patent by the Indian government for her unique process that converts sugarcane into clean-burning bioethanol. The innovation […]
In an exciting development for motorcycle enthusiasts, the patent for the Harley-Davidson X350 has surfaced in India, sparking widespread speculation about the potential launch of the entry-level roadster in the domestic market. Developed in collaboration with Chinese partner Qianjiang Motor, the X350 is Harley-Davidson’s strategic attempt to expand its footprint in the small-displacement motorcycle segment
OmniActive Health Technologies, a leading global supplier of clinically studied health and wellness ingredients, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Indian nutraceutical firm Bio‑Gen Extracts Pvt. Ltd. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit centers on U.S. Patent No. 10,532,035, owned by OmniActive, which protects a proprietary formulation
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has limited the sale of key TB drugs—bedaquiline, delamanid, pretomanid, and rifapentine—exclusively to government healthcare systems under the NTEP to combat rising drug-resistant TB cases. In a significant move to curb the growing threat of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a
In a significant decision that may reshape the way brands use numerals in their trademarks, the Delhi High Court has ruled that purely numerical combinations like “2929” can be valid trademarks under Indian law—provided they are distinctive. The ruling came in response to a plea by Vineet Kapur, who had applied for the trademark “2929”
Lenskart tells Delhi High Court its use of Titan’s trademarks like Titan, TitanEye+ and Fastrack was an inadvertent mistake. The court records statement and disposes the suit with a consent decree. In a significant development in a trademark infringement case, leading eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd has admitted before the Delhi High Court that
Indian pharmaceutical major Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has mounted a significant legal challenge against Novo Nordisk’s patent for semaglutide, the key ingredient in its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drug Ozempic, potentially opening the door for affordable generics in India and other emerging markets. Filed in the Delhi High Court, the challenge targets Novo’s secondary patent on
In a landmark judgment, a Kerala court has slapped a hefty ₹1 crore fine on private dairy company Milnna for illegally imitating the brand identity of the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, popularly known as Milma. The ruling marks a significant victory for the state-run dairy cooperative, reinforcing the importance of trademark protection and consumer
New Delhi, June 20, 2025:In a significant development for e-commerce and intermediary platforms, the Delhi High Court has upheld the safe harbour protection granted to IndiaMART in a trademark infringement case filed by global sportswear brand PUMA SE. The Court ruled that IndiaMART’s inclusion of “PUMA” in its search dropdown does not amount to trademark
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Domino’s IP Holder LLC and Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, restraining several businesses from using deceptively similar names to the globally recognized “Domino’s” trademark. The court passed the order in response to a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Domino’s against fifteen different entities operating under names such as
