IP And Trademarks 2 October 2026
India Advances GI Tags, Patents, Trademarks and Design Registrations
India sees a surge in protective measures for traditional crafts and innovations, as IIT‑Madras partners to authenticate GI‑tagged products, a sweet from Uttar Pradesh secures an Italy export order while seeking GI status, and a new oral‑cancer drug gains a patent. Meanwhile, guidance on trademark registration, a Supreme Court decision on music copyright, and upcoming design exam registrations highlight the country’s evolving IP landscape.
- IIT‑Madras & Human Welfare Association launch a system to trace and authenticate *GI‑tagged* crafts, aiming to protect artisans and traditional knowledge. Read more
- Fatehpur’s Malwan peda lands a 200 kg export order from Italy after the UP International Trade Show and files for a GI tag. Details
- NIT and IISER researchers receive an Indian patent for a cotarnine‑derived oral‑cancer formulation, marking a breakthrough in drug development. Source
- Trademark guidance explains how to overcome Sections 9 and 11 objections by proving use through sales, invoices, and advertising. Guide
- Jharkhand’s Mandar drum receives a GI tag, linking the traditional instrument to legal protection and broader recognition. Info
- Supreme Court declines to interfere with a Delhi High Court ruling in the Ilaiyaraaja copyright dispute, upholding the lower court’s decision. Report
- CEED/UCEED 2027 registration opens at IIT Bombay, inviting design aspirants to apply soon. Apply
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