Indian Army Secures Exclusive IP Rights For New Digital-Print Combat Coat

The Indian Army has secured exclusive intellectual property rights over its newly introduced 'Coat Combat (Digital Print)' after registering the design with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Kolkata.

The Army on Wedneday said that the registration gives it exclusive ownership of both the design and the camouflage pattern, providing statutory protection under the Designs Act, 2000, and the Designs Rules, 2001 against any unauthorised manufacturing, reproduction or commercial use.

Introduced in January 2025, the New Coat Combat (Digital Print) followed the rollout of the Army's new combat uniform. It was developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, under the aegis of the Army Design Bureau. The three-layered coat incorporates advanced technical textiles and an ergonomic design aimed at improving comfort, mobility and operational efficiency in varied climatic conditions.

The Army said any infringement of the registered design will draw legal action, including injunctions and damages. It added that the registration underscores its focus on modernisation, innovation and self-reliance in defence clothing systems, in line with the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and the Army's 'Decade of Transformation (2023–2032

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