Intellectual Property Updates From India - April, 2023

INTRODUCTION

Dear Readers,

As we embark on the second quarter of 2023, we are delighted to present to you our next edition of the newsletter, focused entirely on the world of Intellectual Property Rights. India has been making conscious efforts in building and growing its innovation framework which is evident from the fact that the Indian Government recently acquired 127 patents for 6G technology. The Courts have also been vigilant in protecting the rights of creators and brand owners to usher the wave of innovation and drive business growth. This is rightly evident from the Court's coming of age ruling in the 'Subway v. Suberb' case, and the recent 'Swiggy domain name dispute'. Simultaneously, the High Court of Delhi declaring the stylized logo of the French luxury brand, Hermes as a well-known trade mark also indicates the Courts sheer eagerness in recognising and safeguarding the transborder reputation enjoyed by notable international marks. This edition also