India News Update

India News Update

Recent developments in India include the Supreme Court clarifying *trademark infringement limitation and acquiescence*, with a focus on registered trademark owners in India.
- The Supreme Court has clarified the concept of limitation and acquiescence in trademark infringement cases, providing guidance for registered trademark owners in India.
- India Post has invited citizens to create its official *mascot*, with the goal of promoting public participation and engagement with the postal service.
- The Department of Posts has launched a *mascot design contest* on the Innovate India MyGov platform, encouraging citizens to submit their designs.
- The launch of *Samba chillies export* to Sri Lanka has been announced, marking a significant development in India's agricultural exports.
- VIT Bhopal University has been granted a *patent* for an innovation to improve early detection, highlighting the university's research and development capabilities.
- The expiry of Novo Nordisk's *semaglutide patent* and opportunities for India have been discussed, with implications for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Pre-advertisement rejections by the *Trademark Registry* have been reported, with the Bombay High Court directing pre-advertisement of the ANAAR word mark application.
- GI tag news includes the showcasing of Odisha's *Habaspuri Handloom* at London Fashion Week, and the strengthening of Jharkhand's vision of linking local artisans to global markets through the Bharat Tex-2026 event.