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
In a significant development for brand protection in India’s fast-food industry, the Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to homegrown quick-service restaurant chain Burger Singh in a trademark infringement case. The court’s order restrains a former franchisee from continuing to use the company’s trademark following the termination of their business relationship. Background of the
In a significant verdict reinforcing India’s pro-access approach to pharmaceuticals, a local patent court has rejected a patent application filed by Japan-based Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. The application was denied on the grounds of “evergreening,” a controversial practice where pharmaceutical companies attempt to extend patent protection through minor, non-therapeutic modifications to existing drugs. Zeria, a well-known
German solar equipment manufacturer RENA Technologies GmbH has announced plans to initiate legal proceedings in the United States and India against what it describes as unauthorized use of its patented water cap technology. The infringement, according to the company, stems from certain unnamed Chinese equipment suppliers involved in the production and sale of machines used
Anil Agiwal, an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, has risen to prominence as one of India’s most prolific inventors in the field of wireless communication technology. His groundbreaking work has earned him a place among the top 50 Indian innovators driving the country’s patent landscape, with over 2,000 patents filed
