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LatestIP And Trademarks 29 October 2026

India's GI Tags, Patents, and Legal Wins Drive Global Spotlight

India sees a surge in Geographical Indication (GI) recognitions, from Tandur red gram reaching Australia to Ladakh sea buckthorn praised as a natural treasure, while courts block trademark misuse and reject a TB drug patent, boosting affordable treatment. Meanwhile, Kashmir handicraft dealers pursue GI tags, a design workshop celebrates heritage, and new drug‑delivery patents are granted, highlighting India’s growing influence in trade, health, and intellectual property.

Export Milestone & Heritage Highlights
- Telangana's GI‑tagged Tandur red gram made its first commercial sea shipment to Australia. (source)
- Ladakh's GI‑tagged sea buckthorn lauded as a "golden treasure" of India’s natural heritage. (source)

Legal Wins & Patent News
- Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction against misuse of the ACFE trademark. (source)
- Indian Patent Office rejected the TB Alliance's BPaL combo patent, supporting affordable MDR‑TB treatment. (source)
- Lexaria Bioscience secured four patents for its DehydraTECH drug‑delivery technology. (source)

Cultural & IP Developments
- GI testing spikes as Kashmir Valley handicraft dealers chase coveted tags. (source)
- Trident Group hosted its inaugural craft and design workshop, celebrating India’s artistic heritage. (source)
- High Court upheld IT rules on copyright takedowns, addressing platform misuse. (source)

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