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LatestIP And Trademarks 18 July 2026

India News Update

Delhi High Court has issued a notice in the SOCIAL HOUSE trademark appeal and canceled the ZORA trademark registration due to similarity with ZARA. VIT Bhopal University's innovation for early detection of pulmonary fibrosis has been granted an Indian Utility Patent. Pen's Ganesh idols have secured the Geographical Indication tag, and Santiniketan Ektara has also received the GI tag. A patent trial in India took just three months, setting a model for all commercial cases. USPTO has launched an AI image search in the trademark search system.

Recent developments in India include the Delhi High Court issuing a notice in the *SOCIAL HOUSE* trademark appeal. The court has also canceled the *ZORA* trademark registration due to its similarity with *ZARA*.
Other notable updates include:
- VIT Bhopal University's innovation for early detection of pulmonary fibrosis being granted an Indian Utility Patent.
- Pen's Ganesh idols securing the Geographical Indication tag.
- Santiniketan Ektara receiving the GI tag.
A patent trial in India has set a precedent by being completed in just three months, potentially serving as a model for all commercial cases.
The USPTO has launched an AI image search in the trademark search system, which is expected to help identify existing similar marks.

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