1. Delhi HC Enforces Trademark Protection Online for Reliance & Jio
When: 12–15 July 2025
Source: Reuters / Times of India
What happened: Delhi High Court issued a dynamic injunction directing Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho to delist 21 products infringing on Reliance and Jio trademarks. The court also required disclosure of anonymous vendor information to ensure brand protection.
Why it matters: Sets a key precedent for proactive IP enforcement in e-commerce, encouraging online platforms to prioritize trademark compliance.
2. Indonesia Commits to Digital IP Modernization at WIPO
When: 15 July, 2025
Source: Asia IP
What happened: At the WIPO Assembly, Indonesia pledged to upgrade its IP framework by digitizing processes, strengthening legal reforms, and boosting filing capacity.
Why it matters: Signals a significant shift in Southeast Asia’s IP infrastructure, offering new opportunities for innovators and IP professionals engaging with the region.
3. Indian Student Earns Global Design Patent for Sustainable Watch
When: 16 July, 2025
Source: Times of India
What happened: A 21-year-old design student from NIFT Bengaluru received an international design patent for “Olavu,” a wristwatch inspired by traditional Channapatna craftsmanship and crafted using sustainable materials like lacquered wood and recycled aluminum.
Why it matters: A prime example of sustainable, culturally rooted design entering the global IP space—highlighting how young Indian innovators are combining heritage with modern sustainability.
4. IP University Introduces IKS Innovation Centre
When: MidJuly 2025
Source: Times of India
What happened: IP University launched the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems & Technology Innovation (CIKTSI) to foster interdisciplinary research that melds traditional Indian wisdom with modern IP frameworks.
Why it matters: Reinforces the growing trend of embedding IP into academia and cultural research, which aligns with IP Edge’s mission to support innovation rooted in intellectual heritage.
