DPIIT Releases Concept Note for Amending the Designs Act, 2000
On 23rd January, 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, released a concept note outlining proposed amendments to the Designs Act, 2000.
The Note has been placed in the public domain to invite suggestions, inputs, and comments from all...
Section 4 of the Indian Patents Act Amended by the SHANTI Act, 2025
On 21st December, 2025, the Indian Parliament passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act 2025 (SHANTI Act), which introduces a revised statutory framework governing the regulation of nuclear energy in India. The Act repeals the Atomic Energy Act 1962 and establishes a consolidated legal regime...
An Overview of the 2025 Patent (Amendment) Rules Related to Penalty Adjudication
The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2025, notified on 25 November 2025, prescribe the procedural framework for the adjudication of penalties under the Patents Act 1970 pursuant to the amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023.
The underlying statutory amendments replaced criminal...
Ravi Bhola and Sachin Bindal contribute to OPPI’s “Essays on Innovation” – 2025 Edition
Ravi and Sachin have co-authored a chapter in the 2025 edition of “Essays on Innovation”, published by the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI).
This edition compiles perspectives from leaders across the healthcare and life sciences sector, highlighting pathways to strengthen pharmaceutical...
India issues Draft Rules for Regulating Conduct of Patent Agents
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently published Draft Rules establishing a framework for the professional code of conduct of Patent Agents (Draft Rules, 2025).
This represents a significant development and addresses concerns about the accountability and integrity of Patent...
IPSTE Podcast features Anand Choubey
Partner and Member of the Management Committee, Anand Choubey, was recently featured on a podcast by IPTSE – An IP Talent Search Exam.
With deep patent expertise in mechanical and industrial sectors of more than 20 years, Anand delved into the strategic world of Intellectual Property in the podcast titled,...
Release of GI Knowledge Note at the GI Conference by IPSTE & GNLU
IPSTE and Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) released a White Paper on Geographical Indications (GIs) authored by Ashish Kanta Singh at the GI Conference held on 18th July 2025 at GNLU, Gandhinagar.
The July release took place during the inaugural session in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Unnat Pandit, Controller...
Thomson Reuters Practice Note – Patent Litigation: Pre-Suit and Pleadings (India)
Senior Associate Kapil Kumar authors Thomson Reuters’ Practice Note on Patent Litigation: Pre-Suit and Pleadings from the Indian legal context.
This Practice Note addresses the opening phases of patent litigation, pre-suit steps, jurisdiction, and pleadings under Indian law in detail, with examples and case studies...
Madras HC Distinguishes Nutritional Enhancement from Methods of Treatment Under Section 3(i)
In an interesting recent case, Kemin Industries Inc. v The Controller of Patents, the Madras High Court deliberated over the patentability of inventions pertaining to animal nutrition and the applicability of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 on such inventions.
Under Section 3(i), any process for the...
Philips Secures Significant Victory in Patent Dispute With Indian DVD Makers in Delhi HC
In a significant decision by the Delhi High Court in February 2025 reinforcing the enforcement of standard essential patents (SEPs) in India, Philips Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Philips) recently won a protracted legal battle against three Indian digital versatile disc (DVD) manufacturers – Pearl Engineering Company, Powercube Infotech, and...