Hyderabadi biryani denied GI tag for want of proof

The famous 'Hyderabadi Biryani' has failed to secure a GI (Geographical Indications) tag after its applicant could not prove the historical origin and data relating to this delectable dish with......

Novartis loses plea on patent board member

The Intellectual Property Appellate BoardonFridaydismissed Novartis's petition seeking a new member in place of former Patent Controller S Chandrasekhar to hear its appeal on the denial of an......

India's IPR regime: Another setback for a multinational drugmaker

India rejects patent on Pfizer's arthritis drug India has again denied Pfizer Inc a patent on its rheumatoid arthritis drug tofacitinib, the latest setback for a multinational drugmaker seeking to......

Trademark Row: Burger King in the soup

Burger King has about 13,000 outlets across the world and has had a trademark registration in India since 1979, which has been renewed by the company. Burger King has about 13,000 outlets across......

Service Tax dept demands Rs 536 crore, BCCI takes legal route

A policeman walks past a logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during a governing council meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. Photograph:......