trademark

Uncategorized

China Sees Sharp Decline in Invention Patent Grants in Q1 2025, Reflecting Shift Toward Patent Quality Over Quantity

China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released new statistics on April 15, 2025, revealing a significant decline in invention patent grants during the first quarter of the year. According to the official data, the number of invention patents granted between January and March 2025 dropped by 20.99% year-on-year, amounting to a reduction of 52,870 patents, […]

Uncategorized

Tata Motors Achieves Record IP Milestone with 250 Patent Filings in FY25, Focuses on Future Mobility

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, announced on Thursday that it has achieved a record-breaking milestone in intellectual property filings, with 250 patents and 148 design applications submitted during FY2024-25, the highest in the company’s history for a single financial year. In a statement highlighting its innovation-driven strategy, Tata Motors emphasized that these filings span

Uncategorized

💡 Why VCs Are Betting Big on Patent-Led Startups in India

In India’s ever-evolving startup landscape, one thing is becoming crystal clear: ideas alone aren’t enough. Investors are now looking for proof of real innovation, and the clearest sign of that? Intellectual Property (IP) — especially patents. Gone are the days when startups could raise millions based on flashy pitches or vague promises of AI-powered disruption.

Uncategorized

LPU Tops India in Innovation with Record 1,418 Patent Filings in 2023–24: Government Report

​Lovely Professional University (LPU) has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation by filing a total of 1,418 patent applications during the 2023-2024 academic year. This achievement is detailed in the Government of India’s Annual Report of Intellectual Property India for the 2023-2024 period. Notably, this figure surpasses the combined total of 1106 patent applications

Uncategorized

Jio Platforms Achieves Milestone with Two Major Intellectual Property Awards, Strengthening India’s Digital Sovereignty

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a leading technology company, today announced a momentous achievement in its journey towards advancing India’s technological sovereignty and digital independence. The Jio was honored with two prestigious intellectual property awards by the Government of India and WIPO for its outstanding contributions to technology and innovation. The awards were presented at a

Uncategorized

Conflict Between Plant Variety Denominations and Trademarks: A Comparative Analysis Across Jurisdictions

In today’s globalized marketplace, intellectual property (IP) law plays a critical role in protecting the rights of creators, innovators, and businesses. Two common forms of IP protection that frequently intersect are plant variety denominations (PVDs) and trademarks. While both legal mechanisms serve distinct purposes, the conflict between them has become increasingly relevant in agricultural and

Scroll to Top