IP And Trademarks 14 September 2026
India Patent Office Cracks Down on Logo Misuse by Firms
India’s IP India portal warned firms against using the government logo to suggest endorsement. The Patent Office says this breaches trademark law and can trigger legal action, fines and revocation of registrations. Firms must delete the logo promptly to avoid penalties.
Alert from IP India portal
- Firms are prohibited from displaying the official government logo to imply endorsement.
- Misuse breaches trademark law and may result in fines, legal action, or revocation of registrations.
- Companies must remove the logo immediately to avoid penalties.
For details, see the original notice.
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