India Patent Updates

Recent updates in Indian patent and trademark law include new titles on Indian patent and copyright law by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala. Additionally, Rohit Sharma has brought out his trademark pull shot to hit the first six of India's innings in a match against England.
- Mahindra has filed a design patent for the Vision T in India, closely matching its 2025 concept.
- The Delhi High Court has allowed a passing off suit to be amended into a trademark infringement action after registration.
- The Supreme Court has ruled on deemed abandonment and infringement under the Trade Marks Act in the case of Patel Field Marshal Agencies v. P.M. Diesels Ltd.
- The Registrar of Trade Marks Vs. Ashok Chandra Rakhit case has defined trademark disclaimers, Section 13, and exclusive rights.
- Cuttack's iconic filigree craft has been fighting for survival after being granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2024.