LatestIP And Trademarks 11 September 2026
Indian Patent & Design Updates: Courts, Colleges, and Corporate Moves
Recent developments in India's intellectual property landscape include the Bombay High Court overturning IIT Bombay's patent claim, backing the original scientist after a 13-year battle. BITS Pilani has partnered with RMIT University to create a design study pathway, while Godavari Biorefineries secured a European patent for a biofiller. Additional grants include Novac Technology's Indian software patent, Acutaas Chemicals' process patent, and notable trademark activity involving major pharma firms.
The Indian IP scene sees major court rulings, academic collaborations, and new patents across sectors.
- Court ruling: Bombay High Court reversed IIT Bombay's patent claim, supporting scientist Tarkeshwar Patil after a 13‑year dispute. (Read more)
- Academic partnership: BITS Pilani signed an agreement with RMIT University, Melbourne, enabling design students to transfer credits and study abroad. (Read more)
- European patent: Godavari Biorefineries obtained a European patent for a biofiller that can replace carbon black in rubber products. (Read more)
- Indian patents: Novac Technology Solutions secured a home‑grown innovation patent, and Acutaas Chemicals was granted a process patent for 2,4‑dimethylthiophenol. (Novac, Acutaas)
- Trademark moves: Major pharma companies are active in trademark acquisitions, highlighted by Novartis' recent purchase of Pfizer's Minipress brand trademarks. (Read more)
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