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Intellectual Property
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Intellectual property disputes and strategic acquisitions are shaping the landscape for Indian businesses. Recent Supreme Court hearings highlight ongoing trademark and patent challenges, exemplified by cases involving Black Diamond Motors and Boehringer Ingelheim, underscoring the complexities of IP protection. Simultaneously, Saregama India's significant investment in Bhansali Productions demonstrates a proactive approach to securing valuable content rights, while a settlement between Fifth Generation and Tito's Resorts resolves a long-standing trademark conflict. These developments emphasize the increasing importance of robust IP strategies and dispute resolution for sustained competitive advantage in the Indian market.
Boehringer Ingelheim Patent Appeal Adjourned
Supreme Court heard Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co.'s SLP against the Controller of Patents & ANR.
Petition challenges the High Court Delhi's 24‑02‑2026 judgment in LPA No. 129/2025.
Court, on
Black Diamond Motors Seeks Supreme Court Trademark Appeal
Supreme Court heard petition for special leave to appeal by Black Diamond Motors against Registrar of Trade Marks order dated 17-06-2026.
The bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chan
Saregama India FY26 Record EBITDA, Strategic Bhansali Investment
Saregama India reported highest-ever Adjusted EBITDA of INR 4,047 Mn with 41% margin despite 16% revenue decline due to one-off prior year event.
Company completed strategic ₹325 crore investment in B
CGPDTM Announces 2027 Patent, Trademark Agent Exams
Patent Agent Exam scheduled for January 10, 2027 and Trademark Agent Exam for January 9, 2027 across 15 Indian centers.
Exams consist of three stages: objective Paper I, subjective Paper II, and 50-ma
Fifth Generation, Tito's Resorts Trademark Settlement, ₹1Cr
Supreme Court endorsed a settlement between Fifth Generation Inc. and Tito's Resorts & Hospitalities Pvt Ltd, ending all trademark disputes in India.
Parties agreed TITO'S mark will co‑exist, restrict