IP And Trademarks 24 September 2026
India IP Battles: Trademarks, Patents, and GI Tags
India’s IP landscape is heating up: Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” trademark clash, Levi’s defense of historic stitch marks, three Nagpur hotels fined for brand‑logo misuse, ITC’s patent opposition on tobacco‑based smoking, Godavari Biorefineries’ analyst meet, courts probing arbitration of IP disputes, an MP securing a European clean‑energy patent, Vespa’s 3‑D trademark for its Primavera shape, and Odisha’s ant‑based chutney winning a GI tag.
- Taylor Swift trademark fight – The pop star’s “Life of a Showgirl” trademark is being contested in India, with lawyers calling the lawsuit nonsensical. (Read more)
- Levi’s stitching pattern – Levi Strauss successfully defended its historic “KILLER” and “INTEGRITI” stitch marks, confirming their well‑known status since 1979. (Read more)
- Nagpur hotels logo misuse – Three hotel operators faced a FIR for using a protected brand name and logo without permission. (Read more)
- ITC patent opposition – ITC challenged a patent on a smoking‑tobacco invention, arguing the claim lacks inventive step. (Read more)
- Godavari Biorefineries analyst meet – The company will host an analyst meeting on September 29 to discuss its recent patent grant and strategic plans. (Read more)
- Arbitrability of IP disputes – Indian courts are examining whether IP infringement cases can be resolved through arbitration. (Read more)
- MP secures European patent – Peddapalli MP Gaddam Krishna obtained a European patent for a clean‑energy innovation. (Read more)
- Vespa 3‑D trademark – The EUIPO granted a 3‑D trademark protecting the shape of the Vespa Primavera scooter. (Read more)
- Odisha’s ant‑based chutney GI tag – Similipal Kai Chutney, made from red weaver ants, received a Geographical Indication tag. (Read more)
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