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IP And Trademarks 6 September 2026

India's Latest Patent, Trademark & Design Updates This Week

A concise roundup of recent Indian developments: Panjab University secures a US patent for curcumin absorption, Lloyd's Register and MARIC unveil a tri‑fuel tanker concept, Godavari Biorefineries gets a European biofiller patent, a controversy over a 'wholewheat' biscuit composition, upcoming SEED B.Des 2027 admissions, court rulings on cloud‑kitchen naming, a GI tag proposal for Goa's Pipyri cucumber, AI‑generated art copyright clarification, and trademark disputes over 'Barbecue' and celebrity likenesses.
  • [PU researcher’s curcumin absorption tech gets US patent](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandgarh/pu-researchers-curcumin-absorption-tech-gets-us-patent/articleshow/133813006.cms) – Panjab University obtained a U.S. patent for a new method that boosts curcumin absorption, promising better health supplements.
  • [Lloyd's Register & MARIC unveil tri‑fuel tanker concept](https://indiashippingnews.com/fuel/lloyds-register-and-maric-unveil-tri-fuel-ready-tanker-concept-designed-to-navigate-fuel-uncertainty/) – The partners presented a tanker designed to run on three fuel types, aiming to reduce risk from fuel price volatility.
  • [Godavari Biorefineries secures European biofiller patent](https://scanx.trade/stock-market-news/companies/godavari-biorefineries-secures-european-patent-biofiller-technology/50140360) – The firm filed a European patent for a bio‑based filler technology that can replace traditional plastics.
  • [Wholewheat biscuit controversy](https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/wholewheat-biscuit-made-with-52-maida-and-only-19-5-wheat-company-said-the-name-was-just-a-trademark-ccpa-orders-rs-1-lakh-penalty-for-misleading-consumers/articleshow/133790940.cms) – A snack maker was fined for labeling a biscuit as ‘wholewheat’ despite it containing 52% maida.
  • [SEED B.Des 2027 application opening](https://www.jagranjosh.com/news/seed-b-des-2027-application-form-releasing-soon-direct-link-and-details-at-sid-edu-in-187145) – Symbiosis Institute of Design will soon open applications for its 2027 B.Des entrance exam.
  • [Court blocks ‘Barbecue’ name for cloud kitchen](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/no-barbecue-in-name-hc-tells-cloud-kitchen/articleshow/133775674.cms) – High Court ordered a cloud‑kitchen to drop “Barbecue” from its brand after trademark concerns.
  • [Goa to seek GI tag for ‘Pipyri’ cucumber](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/state-to-file-gi-application-for-pipyri-cucumber/articleshow/133774075.cms) – The state plans a Geographical Indication application for its uniquely flavored cucumber.
  • [AI‑generated art can get copyright](https://theprint.in/judiciary/ai-generated-art-can-get-copyright-but-ai-cant-be-recognised-as-author-copyright-office/3033637/) – India's Copyright Office ruled AI‑created works are protectable, but the AI itself cannot be listed as author.
  • [Bombay High Court reviews ‘Barbecue’ trademark injunction](https://www.bananaip.com/intellepedia/barbecue-trademark-injunction-bombay-high-court-nagpur/) – The court examined a lower‑court decision denying an injunction over the “Barbecue” trademark.
  • [Samay Raina mimics Varun Dhawan’s trademark smile](https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/samay-raina-roasts-varun-dhawan-mimics-his-trademark-smile-on-indias-got-latent-2-video-ws-kl-10309076.html) – Comedian Samay Raina humorously impersonated the actor’s signature grin, sparking discussions on celebrity image rights.

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