Updates from September 2026
4 government updates from September 2026, newest first. Each one links to the original notice.
Kerala High Court: your trademark agent's authorisation needs stamp duty
In John Vadassery v. Registrar of Trade Marks (30 September 2026), the Kerala High Court rejected a petition and held that an authorisation appointing a trademark agent under Section 145 of the Trade Marks Act and…
Source: Kerala High Court order (reported in SpicyIP Weekly Review)Kerala High Court: government can use Section 100 of the Patents Act to make costly patented medicines available
In In re Exorbitant Pricing of Life Saving Patented Medicines (2026:KER:74251), the Kerala High Court held that 'purposes of Government' under Section 100 of the Patents Act, 1970 includes making a patented medicine…
Source: Kerala High Court (reported by Verdictum)Company name too close to a registered trademark? Delhi High Court orders 'Toplad' to change its name
In Topland Engines Pvt. Ltd. v. Toplad Pvt. Ltd. (25 September 2026), the Delhi High Court set aside the Regional Director's rejection of Topland's application under Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013, and held…
Source: Delhi High Court order (reported in SpicyIP Weekly Review)
Fake Google listings and copied packaging: Delhi High Court acts fast against copycat brands
In three orders passed in September 2026, the Delhi High Court moved quickly against businesses copying established brands. It restrained 70 copycats from using the Agarwal Packers & Movers name, including on Google…
Source: Delhi High Court orders, September 2026