The first triennial Form 27 filing window under the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 is just weeks away. If you hold Indian patents granted on or before FY 2022-23, the clock is about to start ticking. Our latest blog post breaks down: - The shift from annual to three-year block filings - Key deadlines for different categories of patents - Extension mechanisms under Rule 131(2) and Rule 138 - Why delay cannot be condoned under Rule 137 - Practical steps to prepare your filings

In a landmark order, the Indian Trade Marks Registry has granted the nation's first-ever smell trademark: a "floral fragrance reminiscent of roses" for tyres. This decision shatters the long-standing barrier of graphically representing a smell, a requirement under Section 2(1)(zb). The key was a novel 7-Dimensional Vector Analysis that translates scent into objective data, marking a new frontier where science redefines the boundaries of intellectual property law in India.

Explore India's New 2025 CRI Guidelines, a game-changer for AI, software, and tech patents. Understand how these guidelines impact tech innovation.

Unpacking the Prada Kolhapuri chappal controversy. Our IP law experts analyse the legal line between creative inspiration and Geographical Indication (GI) infringement. Learn what a GI tag protects, the challenges of international enforcement under fashion law, and key lessons in brand protection for cultural heritage. This essential read clarifies the complex IP rights at stake when global brands and traditional crafts intersect.

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