IP And Trademarks 19 October 2026
India’s IP Surge: New Patents, GI Tags and AI Design Challenges
India sees a wave of intellectual property activity as a University of Hyderabad researcher secures a patent for DNA/RNA pooling, Jio Platforms climbs into the global top‑20 patent filers, and multiple regional products vie for Geographical Indication tags. At the same time, generative AI is testing the limits of the country’s Designs Act, prompting legal scrutiny.
- Patent granted to Prof. Sreenivasulu Kurukuti of the University of Hyderabad for a DNA/RNA sample‑pooling technology. Read more
- Jio Platforms jumps into the global top‑20 patent filers, moving up 320 places with a focus on pre‑6G technologies. Read more
- Geographical Indication (GI) tag application filed for Krishnagiri Paneer Rose, currently under review by the GI Registry. Read more
- Minister Piyush Goyal promotes GI‑tagged Kolhapuri Chappals, highlighting Maharashtra’s craftsmanship. Read more
- Legal analysis warns that generative AI is pushing India’s Designs Act to its breaking point, raising concerns over obvious imitation and design registration. Read more
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