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Pattachitra — Landmark Events

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Events

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library vs. Patent Applications

2009

While not specific to Pattachitra, this case established important precedents for protecting traditional art forms and knowledge systems from unauthorized commercial exploitation.…

Handicrafts Development Corporation vs. Unauthorized Sellers

2015

This case established the legal framework for protecting GI-tagged handicrafts like Pattachitra from unauthorized reproduction and sale. The judgment emphasized the importance of…