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LatestIP And Trademarks 22 October 2026

India Design, Patent & Startup Updates Roundup

India's design law moves toward virtual protection as CGPDTM drafts new guidelines, while IIT Bombay finalizes CEED 2027 registration by Oct 31. Uttar Pradesh updates its startup policy, and several Indian firms secure international patents. GI tags highlight Mizoram ginger and Madhya Pradesh Kadaknath chicken. Courts block piracy sites and domain name debates continue.
  • Design Law: CGPDTM draft guidelines aim to protect virtual GUI and icon designs, aligning Indian law with digital realities. Read more
  • CEED 2027: IIT Bombay sets October 31 as the final deadline for Common Entrance Examination for Design applications, detailing fees and registration steps. Read more
  • Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy: The 2022 amendment introduces fresh incentives, eligibility criteria, and implementation guidelines for state startups. Read more
  • Patents: Godavari Biorefineries secures a US patent for an anti‑cancer compound; Aeroflex Industries obtains a patent for a braided hose design; inventor Vatsal Soin files multiple new patents in the US, Japan and India. Godavari | Aeroflex | Soin
  • Geographical Indications: Mizoram recognized as India's ginger hub with a GI tag; Madhya Pradesh’s Kadaknath chicken retains its GI status since 2018. Mizoram | Kadaknath
  • Copyright & Domain Names: Delhi High Court permanently blocks 63 piracy websites; AIAC ADR week debates domain name ownership criteria. Court ruling | Domain debate

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