India Trademark Update

The Indian courts have been active in shaping the country's intellectual property landscape. The Madras High Court has ruled that the two-month deadline for *trademark opposition* is mandatory, and failure to file evidence within this time limit will result in the opposition being dismissed.
- The ruling has significant implications for businesses and individuals seeking to protect their intellectual property rights in India.
- Nagaland University has been ranked as the second-best government university in India for *patents*, with 68 patents granted over the last three years.
- The Delhi High Court has ruled on the use of *AI-generated content* and its implications for *copyright law*, stating that training is fair dealing, and outputs do not infringe on existing copyrights.
- The courts have also been dealing with cases related to *trademark registration*, *copyright infringement*, and *patent grants*, highlighting the importance of intellectual property protection in India.