IP And Trademarks 20 October 2026
India Sets AI Disclosure Rules for Trademark Filings
India's Trade Marks Registry has issued draft guidelines mandating that any AI‑generated material used in trademark applications must be clearly disclosed. The rules also prohibit AI‑crafted affidavits and the submission of altered evidence, aiming to preserve the integrity of the filing process and prevent misuse of synthetic data in legal documents.
Key points
- The Trade Marks Registry proposes that applicants must disclose any use of artificial intelligence in their filings.
- AI‑generated affidavits and altered evidence will be barred to ensure authentic documentation.
- The draft aims to safeguard the trademark registration process from deceptive practices.
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