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What happens when a bunch of Intellectual Property enthusiasts, fueled by a passion for research and writing, come together? They decide to launch a blog!

We like to call ourselves the 'IP-Heads' (a term coined by our dear Editor-In-Chief).

Every once in a while, we put on our thinking caps to write about the basics and contemporary issues we stumble upon while wandering through this vast field called Intellectual Property Law.

When it comes to IP-related matters, we intend to create awareness about the precious intangible assets and spark discussions around topics of interest - almost as seriously as we intend our puns.

IP News Updates: May-August 2026

Several Traditional Indian Products Receive GI Tags Image Source: Indian Business Portal Several Indian agricultural products, food items, handicrafts, textiles, and other traditional products have recently received Geographical Indication (GI) recognition, including the following: Assam: Karbi Anglong Handloom Products, Assam Bihu Pepa (a traditional hornpipe wind instrument), Assam Bamboo Crafts (Ba Shilp), and Deuri Handloom Products. Bihar: Nalanda Bawanbuti Saree and Fa

IP News

Poorvika Chandanam

1 hour ago7 min read

Taylor v. Killer Queen

Court: Hon’ble High Court of Australia Citation: [2026] HCA 5 Date of Judgement: 11th March 2026 Judge: Chief Justice Gordon A, Justice Steward, Justice Gleeson, Justice Jagot, and Justice Beech-Jones Facts Katy Perry (born Katheryn Hudson) (“Katy Perry), an American pop megastar best known for her hit songs “California Gurls”, “Hot n Cold” and “I Kissed a Girl” lost a trademark battle recently against Katie Jane Taylor (born Katie Jane Perry) (“Ms. Taylor”), a Sydney based f

IP Cases

Dalaisha Aggarwal

Jun 283 min read

Understanding WIPO’s 2026 Updates

Even though the New Year is characterized by new resolutions, the year 2026 also signified a critical transition in the world of trademarks. As of January 1, 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) finally adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification. This is an update to all new trademark applications filed on or after this date. At first glance, this change may appear technical. In reality, it has practical consequences for businesses, startups, an

IP 101

Swarnima Singh

May 184 min read

IP News Updates – January to April 2026

January India’s Personality Rights Wave: Celebrities Turn to Courts as AI Deepfakes Trigger Rapid Injunctions From early 2026, Indian courts have rapidly expanded interim protection for celebrity identity against AI-driven misuse, granting injunctions to public figures including Allu Arjun, Vivek Oberoi, Jubin Nautiyal, Shilpa Shetty, Swami Ramdev, and Akira Nandan. These petitioners approached the court to assert "Proprietary Personality Rights," and sought Dynamic+ injuncti

IP News

Shreya Sampathkumar

May 65 min read

IP News Updates: June-December 2025

Tussle over Pisco: Chile v. Peru Peru and Chile approach the Delhi High Court to resolve a long-standing dispute over the origins of Pisco, a grape brandy. Initially, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) granted Peru the Geographical Indication (GI) with a geographical identifier, recognizing that Pisco was produced in both Peru and Chile. Dissatisfied with the registration of “Peruvian Pisco”, Peru appealed to the IPAB seeking removal of the geographical identifier, conte

IP News

Janhavi KM

Feb 217 min read

Innovation Under Arms

As the sun rises over the Kartavya Path this January 26th, the rhythmic thud of marching boots echoes a story of a nation in transition. We are celebrating India’s 77th Republic Day, a milestone that marks over seven decades of constitutional sovereignty. While the tanks and missiles traditionally steal the show, there is a silent revolution happening within the folds of the fabric worn by our soldiers. This year, the “Combat Design” of the Indian Army isn't just a matter of

IP Articles

Swarnima Singh

Feb 44 min read

Al Hamd Tradenation v. Phonographic Performance Limited

Citation: C.O.(COMM.IPD-CR) 8/2024, I.A. 33181/2024 & I.A. 33182/2024 Date of Judgement: 13.05.2025 Judge: Justice Mini Pushkarna Facts Al Hamd Tradenation (“The Petitioner”), an event organising company based in Delhi, was planning an event for 50 people at Hotel Lutyens, Delhi, where it intended to play some copyrighted music. The Petitioner was informed to apply for a music license from Phonographic Performance Limited (“the Respondent”), a sound recording repertoire comp

IP Cases

Dalaisha Aggarwal

Jan 213 min read

Understanding the Domain Name Dispute Resolution Process

Domain names are not merely technical names to help locate a particular website, but are considered part of the brand. When a domain name imitates an established trademark, it can confuse customers, pull traffic away from the real brand, and damage its reputation. In order to tackle long court cases given the time-sensitive consequences of cyber-related disputes, certain policies have been established to fast-track the resolution of these disputes at lower costs. Globally, t

IP 101

Swarnima Singh

Jan 14 min read

WIPO Tools and Resources: A Quick Guide

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) provides a host of tools and resources related to the protection, management and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) around the world. These tools aim to help inventors, creators, businesses, governments, researchers, as well as legal professionals navigate diverse IP systems effectively (given IP law varies by jurisdiction). Here is a summary of the key tools and resources offered by WIPO: WIPO Academy: the

IP 101

Dalaisha Aggarwal

Dec 15, 20255 min read

Inter IKEA Systems BV v. I KEY Home Studios LLP

Court: Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi Citation: CS (COMM) 1143/2024 Date of Judgement: December 18, 2024 Judges: Mini Pushkarna, J Facts: Inter IKEA Systems BV ("the Plaintiff") owns the well-known and internationally recognized trademark “IKEA,” first adopted by its founder in 1943. The mark has been in continuous use for home interior products like tiles, sanitary ware, plumbing materials, hardware, paints, glass, plywood, and other related goods. The colour scheme and tra

IP Cases

Swarnima Singh

Dec 8, 20253 min read

Global Health and Patents: Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs: Part II

In part I, we discussed about the concept of rare diseases and orphan drugs, why is it important to discuss them in the context of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and how the orphan drugs exploit patent law. In part II, we'll explore the Indian position on such orphan drugs, and how the regulatory framework may be modified to balance the needs of society and pharma companies. Indian Position on Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases The Indian Council of Medical Research has repor

IP Articles

Dalaisha Aggarwal

Nov 4, 20258 min read

Global Health and Patents: Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs- Part I

Etymologically, the word ‘orphan’ is derived from the Greek word ‘orphanos’ and refers to a child without at least one parent. ‘Orphan disease’ relates to the word ‘orphan’ in two ways. Firstly, it includes those diseases that have been sidelined by the medical community. Secondly, and more popularly, it includes those diseases that affect a marginal section of society. The World Health Organization defines an ‘orphan disease’ as affecting anywhere between 6.5-10 people in a

IP Articles

Dalaisha Aggarwal

Oct 24, 20255 min read

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Academicians, Directors, and Partners of Law Firms from the field of Intellectual Property Law associated with IP Matters share their experience with IP Matters and applaud the team...

Dr. MN Bheemesh,
LLM Ph.D

"Spreading IP knowledge and creating IP awareness is the art of the day. I am happy and convinced that IP Matters is moving towards achieving this goal sincerely. I wish IP Matters would continue to inculcate the IP culture among the younger generation of the day. My wishes to Team IP Matters in all IP initiatives..."

Hon. Director at NIALS, IP Expert & Senior Advisor at ALMT Legal

IP MATTERS

IP News Updates: May-August 2026

Taylor v. Killer Queen

Understanding WIPO’s 2026 Updates

IP News Updates – January to April 2026

IP News Updates: June-December 2025

Innovation Under Arms

Al Hamd Tradenation v. Phonographic Performance Limited

Understanding the Domain Name Dispute Resolution Process

WIPO Tools and Resources: A Quick Guide

Inter IKEA Systems BV v. I KEY Home Studios LLP

Global Health and Patents: Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs: Part II

Global Health and Patents: Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs- Part I

CONTACT

TESTIMONIALS

Dr. MN Bheemesh, LLM Ph.D

Dr. MN Bheemesh,
LLM Ph.D