IP And Trademarks 29 September 2026
India IP Highlights: Trademarks, Designs, GI Tag & Patents
The Delhi High Court lifted a bank lien on the SKF trademark, reshaping enforcement in India. A legal debate examines whether a design’s loss nullifies its trademark protection. Jharkhand’s Mandar drum earned a GI tag, while EON Space Labs secured an Indian patent for its miniaturised imaging system MIRA. Across the Pacific, XTEND AI Robotics obtained a U.S. design patent for its NEST robot, underscoring the global reach of Indian‑origin IP.
Key Indian IP updates this week:
- Frozen Assets Twist – The Delhi High Court removed a bank lien on the SKF trademark, allowing the trademark holder to regain control of the assets. Read more
- Design vs. Trademark – A recent analysis questions if a trademark survives when its associated design registration lapses, citing the Crocs‑Bata dispute. Read more
- Mandar Drum Gets GI Tag – Jharkhand’s traditional folk instrument, the Mandar, has been awarded a Geographical Indication tag, protecting its cultural heritage. Read more
- EON Space Labs Patent – The Hyderabad‑based firm secured an Indian patent for MIRA, a miniaturised space imaging system, advancing local aerospace tech. Read more
- XTEND AI Robotics US Patent – XTEND AI Robotics obtained a U.S. design patent for its NEST robot, marking a cross‑border IP win. Read more
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