LatestIP And Trademarks 23 October 2026
India Court Rulings, GI Gifts, AI Trademark Sparks Fresh Legal Wave
Recent Indian legal and market news sees Delhi High Court curb influencer trademark misuse for Niva Bupa, while AI firms Anthropic and Claude face trademark disputes. Bombay High Court blocks a fertilizer mark, and Mankind Pharma settles its case. Meanwhile, new GI‑tagged gifts celebrate heritage, and Oura launches a slimmer Ring 5. These developments highlight heightened trademark enforcement and growing interest in regional branding.
- Delhi HC rules on influencer trademark infringement – Influencer Rattewal’s posts were found to damage Niva Bupa’s reputation and breach its registered trademark. Details: BananaIP article
- Anthropic’s Indian subsidiary in trademark fight – The US AI firm confirmed its Indian arm is involved in a court case over its trademark registration. Read more: Kalkine India
- Claude makers caught lying in Indian court – The company denied evidence of customer confusion in a trademark dispute. Full story: Trak.in
- Bombay HC blocks fertilizer mark PK‑BOR – The court upheld Indian Agro Chem’s registration, preventing Ampra Biobact from using the mark. Source: Economic Times Chemicals
- Mankind Pharma trademark suit settled – Caremankind Hospital agreed to change its name following the Delhi HC order. Details: Medical Dialogues
- 9 GI‑tagged Indian products for unique gifting – From regional teas to handcrafted toys, these items showcase local heritage. See list: Business Today
- ICAR‑CIFT backs GI tagging of Andaman fish – Government support aims to protect traditional fish varieties. Read: ThePrint
- NUSRL seeks GI tag for Jharkhand heritage sweets – Effort to preserve Mandar and Deoghar peda under GI protection. More: Jharkhand State News
- Oura Ring 5 launched in India – New model is 40% smaller, with upgraded sensors and longer battery life. Specs: Business Standard
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