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LatestIP And Trademarks 8 October 2026

India IP Update: Patent Agent Silence, AI Trademark Clashes & Major Cases

India's legal landscape sees a Madras High Court ruling that an agent's silence cannot nullify a patent application, while AI trademark disputes heat up over names like Gemini and DeepSeek. High‑profile cases include actor Rajpal Yadav’s courtroom comedy, Japan Tobacco’s fight over a historic ‘CAMEL’ artwork claim, GasEntec’s approval for a massive FSRU project, NFL stars' legal battle over the 1587 Prime logo, Vatsal Soin’s multi‑country patent wins, and a Delhi High Court clarification that trademark registration alone doesn’t establish first‑owner copyright status.
  • Madras High Court rules that an agent's silence does not extinguish a patent application, reinforcing applicant rights. Read more
  • AI trademark disputes intensify as India's prior‑use law challenges brands like Anthropic, Google Gemini and DeepSeek. Read more
  • Actor Rajpal Yadav turns a Supreme Court hearing into a courtroom comedy, mixing personal finance woes with trademark humor. Read more
  • Japan Tobacco seeks to dismiss a rival's “CAMEL” copyright claim over century‑old artwork, arguing lack of original ownership. Read more
  • LR gives approval in principle to GasEntec for a high‑capacity FSRU concept, marking a major step in Indian offshore gas infrastructure. Read more
  • NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes face intensified legal fight over the “1587 Prime” logo, encountering strong opposition. Read more
  • Inventor Vatsal Soin secures multiple patents in the US, Japan and India, turning “dark data” into valuable tech assets. Read more
  • Delhi High Court clarifies that mere trademark registration isn’t enough to prove “first owner” status for copyright claims. Read more

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