Category: Recent News
GANESH CHATURTHI
September 14, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 4:58 pm
GANESH CHATURTHI If you observe the vibrant processions and festive energy unfolding across communities today, you might wonder: who is the elephant-headed figure at the centre of it all? This is Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Hindu mythology. Today
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Who Pays For AI?
September 12, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 4:23 pm
When three authors sued Anthropic in August 2024, nobody expected it to snowball into the largest copyright settlement in American history. But fast forward to July 2026, and a federal court approved a staggering $1.5 billion payout. Bartz v. Anthropic didn’t just break records, it
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Celebrating the Birth of Lord Krishna
September 4, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:11 pm
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most beloved and revered figures in Indian tradition. Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva, at a time when the kingdom was ruled by Kansa, whose cruelty had brought fear to
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Can AI Systems Be Inventors?
September 1, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:32 pm
Can an artificial intelligence (AI) system be recognised as an inventor under Indian patent law? The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has now provided a clear answer: No. For several years, the question of AI inventorship has been debated across jurisdictions. The
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GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Makes
August 11, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:53 pm
GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Makes First Sea Shipment to Australia August 11, 2026 Bihar’s famous Mithila Makhana has made further progress in the global market with its initial shipment of the GI-tagged item to Australia. In addition to potentially creating new prospects for makhana producers, exporters,
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Creative Design Protection in India
August 5, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 4:16 pm
In today’s competitive business, the appearance of any product is essential. It creates the demand in the market. Before purchasing any product, customers are generally driven to its design first. A unique shape, attractive pattern, elegant packaging or stylised appearance always draw the attention of
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Session on Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights
July 23, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:59 pm
We are pleased to announce an Interactive Session on “Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)”, organized in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University. The session will bring together academicians, legal professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students to deliberate on the rapidly
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FLASHBACK OF FIFA LOGO
July 21, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:29 pm
The FIFA World Cup is more than the pinnacle of international football; it is one of the most recognisable and commercially valuable sporting brands in the world. Every four years, billions of fans witness not only a celebration of football but also the unveiling of
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Rath Yatra: Indian Legacy
July 16, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:46 pm
For over a thousand years, the magnificent Rath Yatra has inspired millions with its timeless message of faith, unity, and compassion. Originating in the sacred city of Puri, Odisha, this iconic festival celebrates the grand journey of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by Lord Balabhadra and Goddess
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DPDP: The Clock Starts Ticking
July 11, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 5:30 pm
New Delhi | Cyber Law & Policy Desk New Delhi: India’s push to build a functioning data protection regime took a significant step forward this year, as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology worked through the practical machinery needed to enforce the Digital Personal
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