The case of Agriboard International LLC vs Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, decided by the Delhi High Court on March 31, 2022, stands as a landmark in Indian patent law, highlighting t...

The case of Alfred Von Schukmann vs The Controller General of Patents, decided by the Delhi High Court on January 12, 2023, represents a pivotal moment in Indian patent law, emphasizing the nec...

The case of Metro Playing Card Co. vs Wazir Chand Kapoor, decided by the Delhi High Court on April 5, 1972, is a seminal decision in Indian trademark law, illustrating the principles governing ...

The case of Educare Limited & Anr vs S.K. Sachdev & Anr, decided by the Delhi High Court on November 14, 2014, stands as a significant precedent in Indian trademark law, particularly in...

The case of F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. & Anr. vs. Cipla Ltd. represents a pivotal moment in Indian patent law, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. This high-profile dispute cente...

In the dynamic realm of intellectual property law, trademarks serve as vital identifiers of a brand's identity, fostering trust and recognition among consumers. The case of M/s. Modern Snacks P...

In the dynamic landscape of trademark litigation, where brand identity and territorial jurisdiction intersect, the case of *Corona Remedies Pvt. Ltd. vs. Umac Pharmaceuticals & Ors.*, decid...

In the intricate realm of patent litigation, where innovation intersects with public health, the case of Cipla Limited vs. Novartis AG & Anr., decided by the Delhi High Court on March 9, 20...

In the vibrant arena of trademark litigation, where brand identity clashes with territorial boundaries, the case of Burger King Corporation vs. Techchand Shewakramani & Ors., decided by the...

In the intricate tapestry of pharmaceutical patent litigation, where innovation battles generic competition, the case of Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. vs. I...

In the high-stakes arena of pharmaceutical patent litigation, where intellectual property rights collide with procedural stratagems, the case of Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited ...

In the intricate world of pharmaceutical patents, where innovation meets the crucible of legal scrutiny, the case of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG Vs. Vee Excel Drugs and Pharma...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where websites transcend geographical boundaries, the question of territorial jurisdiction in intellectual property disputes has become a legal conund...

In the fiercely competitive world of Indian automobile manufacturing, intellectual property disputes often ignite significant legal battles, as exemplified by the case of Bajaj Auto Ltd. vs. TV...

In the realm of intellectual property law, the concept of an "inventive step" often serves as the crucible in which patent applications are tested. The case of Avery Dennison Corporat...

The case of Gunjan Sinha (a) Kanishk Sinha and Anr. Vs. Union of India represents a significant judicial exploration into the constitutional validity of Section 53 of the Patents Act, 1970, whi...

The AstraZeneca AB & Anr. Vs. Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited case, decided on July 20, 2021, by the High Court of Delhi, represents a pivotal moment in Indian patent jurisprudence, particula...

The pharmaceutical industry is a battleground where innovation meets accessibility, and intellectual property rights often clash with public health imperatives. The case of AstraZeneca AB &...

In the bustling world of intellectual property disputes, where trademarks and copyrights often clash like titans, the case of Balar Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v. Lakha Ram Sharma Proprietor of Kundan ...

In the competitive world of fast-moving consumer goods, trademarks are not just identifiers but powerful tools that encapsulate brand identity and consumer trust. The case of Procter & Gamb...

The settled law that obiter dicta are not binding can be found discussed in the Supreme Court's judgment in Property Owners Association vs. State of Maharashtra (2024), particularly in its anal...

In the intricate tapestry of Indian civil litigation, the concept of limitation serves as a gatekeeper, ensuring that claims are pursued within a reasonable timeframe to promote finality and pr...

The interplay between copyright and design law in India has long been a fertile ground for legal disputes, particularly when artistic works and industrial designs converge. The Supreme Court of...

The intersection of intellectual property law and commercial interests often gives rise to complex disputes, particularly in the realm of copyright law. The case of Azure Hospitality Private Li...

In the dynamic realm of intellectual property law, disputes over trademark validity often highlight the delicate balance between proprietary rights and fair competition. The case of Franco Indi...

In the intricate landscape of intellectual property disputes, the intersection of civil and criminal law often presents complex challenges, particularly when allegations of trademark infringeme...

In the realm of intellectual property law, territorial jurisdiction often emerges as a pivotal battleground, shaping the trajectory of trademark disputes. The case of M/s Kohinoor Seed Fields I...

In the intricate domain of patent law, the case of AbbVie Biotherapeutics Inc. & Anr. v. Assistant Controller of Patents stands as a critical examination of the boundaries of permissible cl...

In the intricate landscape of trademark law, the case of Mars Incorporated v. The Registrar of Trade Marks & Ors. emerges as a pivotal exploration of procedural fairness and the sanctity of due...

In the dynamic realm of intellectual property law, the case of Falcon Licensing Limited v. PRI Enterprises Private Limited stands as a compelling testament to the judiciary’s commitment to pr...

In the intricate world of intellectual property rights, where brand identity is paramount, the role of prior use, dishonest adoption, and delay in legal action often come under judicial scrutin...

In the intricate world of intellectual property rights, where brand identity is paramount, the role of prior use, dishonest adoption, and delay in legal action often come under judicial scrutin...

Trademark conflicts in the consumer appliances sector have seen a surge with increasing brand consciousness and aggressive marketing tactics. The case of Maya Appliances Private Limited vs Vibr...

In the dynamic arena of trademark law, the case of Mex Switchgears Pvt. Ltd vs Omex Cables Industries & Anr., decided on July 17, 2017, by the Delhi High Court, emerges as a gripping tale o...

In the bustling world of commercial litigation, where brand identity is fiercely guarded, the Madras High Court's Commercial Appellate Division delivered a pivotal ruling on July 8, 2024, in Ma...

In the realm of intellectual property law, trademarks serve as the lifeblood of brand identity, encapsulating a company's reputation, goodwill, and consumer trust. The case of M/S. South India ...

In the intricate tapestry of intellectual property law, the case of M/S Sohan Lal Nem Chand Jain v. Trident Group & Others, decided on October 3, 2011, by the Delhi High Court, stands as a ...

In the bustling world of commerce, where brands vie for consumer loyalty, the case of Cadila Healthcare Ltd. v. Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. & Ors. stands as a compel...

In the bustling world of commerce, where brands battle for supremacy, the case of Abdul Rasul Nurallah Virjee and Another vs. Regal Footwear stands as a testament to the fierce protection of in...

History often remembers great souls with reverence, yet forgets the burden their teachings place upon us. Lord Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi did not merely advocate non-violence, compassion, and tr...

In the democratic fabric of India, the judiciary is not merely an institution-it is the moral compass that steers the nation when other branches falter. Revered as the ultimate guardian of cons...

In the intricate realm of intellectual property law, jurisdictional disputes often serve as the gatekeepers to substantive justice. The case of Matrix Laboratories Limited versus F. Hoffmann-La...

In the fiercely competitive landscape of pharmaceuticals, where brand identity can be a lifeline for both companies and consumers, the clash between Mankind Pharma Limited and Novakind Bio Scie...

In the bustling world of India's cement industry, where brand identity can make or break a company, a fierce legal battle unfolded between Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited and JK Lakshmi Cemen...

In the vibrant world of lifestyle products, where creativity and originality reign supreme, the clash between Eicher Goodearth Pvt Ltd and Krishna Mehta & Ors stands as a compelling narrati...

The case of Cadila Healthcare Ltd. v. Dabur India Ltd., decided by the Delhi High Court, revolves around the claim of exclusive rights over the expression "SUGAR FREE" by Cadila ...

The case of Nandhini Deluxe vs. M/S. Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. is a significant trademark dispute adjudicated by the Supreme Court of India on July 26, 2018. The cent...

The case of M/S Gufic Ltd. & Another vs. Clinique Laboratories, LLC & Another is a trademark dispute adjudicated by the High Court of Delhi. This appeal arose from an interim order issu...

The case of M/S Freeelective Network Private Limited vs. M/S Matrimony.Com Limited is a significant trademark dispute adjudicated by the High Court of Judicature at Madras. The Plaintiff, Freee...

In the intricate landscape of intellectual property law, few cases encapsulate the tension between heritage and innovation as vividly as Kirloskar Diesel Recon Pvt. Ltd. and Others vs. Kirloska...

In the intricate world of trademark litigation, the case of LG Corporation and Anr. Vs. Intermarket Electroplasters (P) Ltd. stands as a testament to the complexities of territorial jurisdictio...

The advent of the internet has revolutionized communication, commerce, and information dissemination. However, this digital transformation has also led to new legal challenges, particularly con...

The relationship between trademark law and obscenity has been a subject of legal debate across various jurisdictions. Courts have often been called upon to determine whether trademarks that may...

This case involves a legal challenge to a patent refusal by the Assistant Controller of Patent and Designs under the Patents Act, 1970, adjudicated by the Bombay High Court in its Commercial Di...

The case of Madhu Food Products v. Surya Processed Food Pvt. Ltd. revolves around trademark infringement and passing off concerning confectionery products. The dispute involves the respondent, ...

The case of American Furnishing House vs. Udal Ram Bhurji presents an important legal question regarding the maintainability of a suit filed in the name of a firm that had already been dissolve...

The case of VST Industries Limited vs. ASD Tobacco Private Limited & Anr., decided on March 6, 2025, in the Delhi High Court, is a crucial trademark dispute concerning the rectification of ...

The case of Kewal Krishan Kumar vs. Rudi Roller Flour Mills (P) Ltd. & Anr. is a significant decision in trademark law, dealing with the question of whether two similar-sounding trademarks ...

The case of Saga Lifesciences Limited v. Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. is a significant ruling in the field of trademark law, particularly concerning the pharmaceutical industry. The dispute...

Trademark disputes often hinge on complex legal interpretations, particularly regarding the requirement of prior permission under Section 124(1)(b)(ii) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The ca...

The case of Amba Shakti Steels Ltd. v. Sequence Ferro Private Limited revolves around a trademark dispute concerning the similarity between the trademarks “AMBA” and “AMMAJI.” The appel...

The case of F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG & Another v. Natco Pharma Limited revolves around the contentious balance between patent rights and the public’s access to affordable medicines. The dispute co...

The case of Prime Comfort Products Private Limited vs. Lal Bahadur Trading as Sulakshmi Enterprises is a significant trademark dispute that brings forth critical issues related to territorial j...

The case of Dr. Narender Kumar Sharma & Ors vs. Maharana Pratap Educational Center revolved around the procedural aspect of filing and re-filing a written statement. The dispute arose when ...

The case of KEI Industries Limited vs. Raman Kwatra & Anr., decided by the Delhi High Court on May 17, 2022, deals with a dispute over trademark infringement. KEI Industries, a well-establi...

The case of J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited & Anr. vs. Bull Machines Pvt. Ltd., decided by the Delhi High Court on December 20, 2017, revolved around allegations of design and copyright inf...

The case of K.G. Khosla Compressors Ltd. vs. Khosla Extrakting Ltd. & Ors., decided by the Delhi High Court on June 19, 1985, dealt with an important question of trademark and business name...

The case of K.R. Chinna Krishna Chettiar vs. Sri Ambal & Co., Madras & Anr., decided by the Supreme Court of India on April 14, 1969, is a landmark judgment concerning trademark law, pa...

The case of Izuk Chemical Works vs. Babu Ram Dharam Prakash, decided by the Delhi High Court on May 11, 2007, is a landmark judgment concerning trademark infringement and passing off. The plain...

This case revolves around a legal dispute concerning trademark infringement, passing off, and unfair competition between ITC Limited and Arpita Agro Products Pvt Ltd. The plaintiff, ITC Limited...

This case primarily deals with whether a High Court other than the one having jurisdiction over the Trade Marks Registry that granted the trademark can entertain rectification petitions under S...

Factual Background: Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiary, leading herbal health product manufacturers, filed a suit against Rajasthan Aushdhalaya Private Li...

Fact of the Case: Milliken and Company, the appellant, challenged the refusal of their Indian patent application (no. 6093/DELNP/2013) for "Additive Compositions and Thermoplastic Polymer...

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (plaintiff), part of the Tata Group and owner of the renowned TAJ brand, filed a suit against Gaurav Roy Bhatt & Anr. (defendants) for infringement of their...

Parties Involved: Mannat Group of Hotels Private Limited and its managing director, Mr. Virender Singh Kadyan (plaintiffs) filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against M/s Mannat Dhaba...

This case revolves around a trademark dispute between DS Drinks and Beverages Private Limited and Hector Beverages Private Limited concerning the use of the mark "SWING" for beverages...

Licensee patent challenges represent a critical intersection between contractual agreements and patent law. This concept, which addresses whether a licensee can dispute the validity of a patent...

This case concerns a design infringement dispute where Indo Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., the plaintiff, alleged that Jai Mala Roller Glass Ltd., the defendant, infringed its registered design titled &...

This article examines a recent case wherein the plaintiff sought an ex parte injunction in a quia timet action for patent infringement concerning the pharmaceutical compound 'Ruxolitinib.' The ...

The present case concerns a patent infringement dispute between Hindustan Lever Limited (HLL) and the defendants Mr. Lalit Wadhwa and Eureka Forbes Ltd. (Defendant No. 2). The plaintiff alleged...

This case relates to a dispute between Havells India Limited and Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. over allegations of design infringement and passing off. Havells India Limited, the pla...

This case involves a trademark infringement suit between two global FMCG giants, PepsiCo Inc. and Parle Agro Private Limited, relating to the tagline "For The Bold." The case primarily...

The case revolves around whether the use of a trademark as a keyword in Google Ads constitutes "use" under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and if Google can claim protection as an intermedi...

The case of Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Healthcare vs. Amigo Brushes Private Limited & Anr. revolves around an alleged infringement of a registered toothbrush design. The plaintiff, a global ...

This case, decided by the Delhi High Court on December 22, 1977, addressed the jurisdictional question of whether the High Court of Delhi had the authority to entertain applications under Secti...

The case of Diageo Brands B.V. & Anr. vs. Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt. Ltd. before the Delhi High Court concerns the enforcement of rights under the Designs Act, 2000. The plaintiffs al...

The case of Devi Pesticides Private Ltd. vs. Shiv Agro Chemicals Industries is a notable decision concerning trademark infringement and passing-off within the agrochemical industry. The dispute...

The case of Cipla Ltd. vs. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. & Anr. is a significant judgment in Indian patent jurisprudence, especially concerning pharmaceutical patents. The dispute centers aroun...

The case involves a trademark dispute where the plaintiff, Chanel Ltd., alleged infringement of its registered trademark "CHANEL" by the defendant, Sunder Chemicals Agarbati Works (P)...

The case concerns a trademark and copyright dispute where the appellant, Chandra Kishore Chaurasia, filed a suit against R A Perfumery Works Private Limited for alleged infringement of his regi...

The case revolves around a dispute regarding design infringement and passing off. Carlsberg Breweries A/S, the plaintiff, alleged that Som Distilleries and Breweries Ltd., the defendant, had in...

The case revolves around an alleged infringement of copyright in an artistic work. The plaintiffs, C. Cunniah & Co., claimed that the defendants, Balraj & Co., had produced and sold a p...

The case revolves around allegations of trademark infringement, passing off, and copyright infringement by Brooke Bond India Limited against Balaji Tea (India) Pvt. Ltd. The dispute arises over...

The case of Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company and Ors. Vs. Natco Pharma Limited revolves around a dispute concerning the alleged infringement of the patent for the pharmac...

The case of Black Diamond Track Parts Private Limited & Ors. Vs. Black Diamond Motors Private Limited revolves around a dispute over the use of the trademark "BLACK DIAMOND" in re...

The case of Ramji Lal Agarwal vs. Sourav Agarwal revolves around a dispute over the right to use the trade name "Sindharam Sanwarmal" in the dry-fruits, spices, and dry-vegetables bus...

The case of Biswanath Prasad Radhey Shyam Vs Hindustan Metal Industries is a landmark judgment in Indian patent law, where the Supreme Court of India examined the principles of novelty and inve...

The case concerns an appeal under Section 91 of the Trademarks Act, 1999, challenging the order passed by the Trademark Registry on April 5, 2016. The opposition filed by Dr. Smita Naram agains...

This case revolves around the abandonment of a patent application due to a failure to respond to the First Examination Report (FER) within the prescribed period under Section 21(1) of the Paten...

The concept of dynamic effect has played a crucial role in determining the jurisdiction of High Courts in intellectual property disputes, particularly in trademark rectification, design cancell...