LatestIP And Trademarks 15 September 2026
India IP & Design Updates: Trademarks, GI Tags, NID Admissions, Patents
India’s IP office bans unauthorised use of its logo and government symbols, while Uttar Pradesh’s Kashi region cements its status as a leading GI hub with 83 tags. The Madras High Court rules that vernacular look‑alikes infringe trademarks. The National Institute of Design opens DAT 2027 registration for B.Des and M.Des programmes, detailing fees and deadlines. Raghav Productivity Enhancers’ subsidiary secures patents for quartz processing technology.
- IP Office logo ban – The Indian IP Office prohibits any unauthorised use of its logo, name, or government insignia. Read more
- Kashi emerges as GI hub – Uttar Pradesh leads India with 83 GI tags; Kashi‑Purvanchal sees sharp growth under the GI Act. Read more
- Madras High Court trademark ruling – Using visually similar vernacular versions of a registered trademark is deemed infringement. Read more
- NID DAT 2027 registration – The National Institute of Design launches registration for B.Des and Integrated M.Des programmes, outlining fees and key dates. Read more
- Raghav quartz patents – Raghav Productivity Enhancers’ subsidiary granted patents for quartz processing technology. Read more
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