The legal basis for patent protection in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970, which establishes the definition of patentable subject matter. The Act has some exclusions to stop ever-gree...

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...

The historical evolution of copyright laws has been a dynamic journey, influenced by technological advancements and societal changes. One pivotal moment in this evolution was the fifteenth-cent...

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 music Industry involves musicians who create various melodies that invoke emotions and capture the audience's attention, the copyright law protects these musical creations ensuring that the...

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 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...

Copyright is a legal term that grants exclusive rights to the creator of original work, like literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. These rights allow the owner to control how their work ...

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...

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 ...

Trademarks play a crucial role in protecting brand identity, distinguishing goods and services, and fostering fair competition. In India, the Trademark Act, 1999 serves as the cornerstone of tr...

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...

Climate change is a serious global issue that warrants examining its global impacts. Green technology is the most essential measure in combating climate change, but there are troubles concernin...

With the advent of rapid technological advancements and open market access worldwide, both developing and developed countries have gained in some way or the other. However, due to such rapid ad...

IPR (Intellectual Property Rights), protects creation of human mind from invention to designs and everything in between whether stories, poetries, brand. It protects the very right of its creat...

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...

Nowadays some small design in the fast-growing commercial world, intellectual property (IP) assets like trademarks hold immense strategic value. These distinctive symbols encompassing brand nam...

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 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...

Did you know an AI generated art in 2018 was sold for nearly half a million dollar? Shocking, right? A piece of art which is not even created by a human hand but by an AI (a computer-generated ...

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...

The article points out that the protection of the rights of intellectual property in e-commerce is of great importance. It protects creative ideas and information such as music, designs, and so...

The case of BASF SE Vs. Joint Controller of Patents revolves around the patentability of an invention filed by BASF SE. The dispute concerns the rejection of a patent application by the Indian ...

The case of Bayer Corporation vs. Union of India & Ors., decided by the Delhi High Court on April 22, 2019, concerns the interpretation of Section 107A of the Patents Act, 1970, commonly kn...

This case concerns a dispute between Bajaj Electricals Limited (plaintiff) and Metals & Allied Products and another (defendants) regarding the unauthorized use of the trademark "Bajaj....

The case of B.L. And Co. And Others vs. Pfizer Products Inc. revolves around the alleged passing off of the drug 'VIAGRA' by the defendants through their product 'PENEGRA'. The dispute primar...

Astrazeneca AB & Anr. filed a suit against Westcoast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd. alleging patent infringement. The plaintiffs contended that the defendant was manufacturing and selling a ph...

The case concerns a rectification petition filed under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, challenging the registration of the trademark "HARSHY", which was alleged to be decepti...

This case pertains to a revocation petitionfiled under Section 64 of the Patents Act, 1970, by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited and MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. against the patent granted...

Fact of the Case: Chunulal Seetaram filed an appeal under Section 76 of the Trade Marks Act, 1940, against the decisions of the Registrar of Trade Marks regarding the rectification o...

Alpha Foundation for Education and Research, a charitable educational trust established in 1993, had been using the trademarks "AKARA," "AKARA STAR KIDS," and its associated...

The case of Abdul Ghani Ahmad vs. Registrar of Trade Marks addressed a significant issue concerning the interpretation of “the High Court having jurisdiction” under Section 76(1) of the Tra...

The case involves a trademark dispute between Automatic Electric Limited (plaintiff) and R.K. Dgawan & Anr. (defendants) regarding the alleged infringement and passing off of the plai...

Detailed Factual Background: The plaintiffs, Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd and Nippon Paint (India) Pvt. Ltd., had obtained trademark registration for "NIPPON PAINT" from the Trade Marks Reg...

Brief Facts of the Case The petitioner, M/S Sakthi Oil Mills, was the registered proprietor of the trademark "THENALEE," registered under Trade Mark No. 1133971 in Class 29. ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming creative industries by generating content such as artwork, music, literature, and even inventions. This raises a fundamental legal question: who own...

The case revolves around a trademark rectification dispute in which the petitioner, M/S Woltop India Pvt. Ltd., sought the transfer of its pending rectification petitions from the Registrar of ...

The case involves a dispute over the trademark "AZURE" between Microsoft Corporation, the petitioner, and Azure Knowledge Corporation Private Limited, the respondent. Microsoft Corpor...

This case involves a dispute between M/S. Lotus Organic Care and M/S. Aadhar Products Pvt. Ltd. concerning trademark infringement and passing off. The primary contention revolves around the val...

The case involved rectification petitions filed by Godfrey Phillips India Limited against ITC Limited, seeking cancellation of certain trademark registrations. These petitions were previously d...

Brief Facts of the Case: The case involved an appeal against an order dated 22nd October 2021, wherein Daikin Industries Ltd's patent application 1481/KOLNP/2014, title...

Brief Facts of the Case: The petitioner, Aurobindo Pharma Limited, had registered the trademark "ENRIL" under Trade Mark No. 636467 in Class 5. The applica...

We live in a world measured by piracy because piracy means access.[1] In this world full of capitalism and industrialism, one's personality or personal property rights need to be protected. In...

Trademark infringement in India is a serious offense that undermines the rights of trademark owners and misleads consumers. The legal framework in India provides both civil and criminal remedie...

The case of Renaissance Hotel Holdings Inc. vs B. Vijaya Sai is a landmark judgment in Indian trademark law, elucidating the principles of infringement, trans-border reputation, honest adoption...

Trademark infringement cases often highlight the balance courts seek to strike between protecting intellectual property rights and allowing fair competition in the market. The present case betw...

The case revolved around the rectification of trademark registration under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. Vishnudas Trading, a manufacturer of quiwam and zarda (chewing tobacco prod...

This case revolves around a trademark infringement and passing-off dispute concerning the use of the term "Qilla" in branding rice. M/S Amar Singh Chawal Wala (plaintiff) claimed that...

The case of American Home Products Corporation vs Mac Laboratories Private Limited & Anr. is a landmark judgment in Indian Trademark law, addressing critical questions regarding the registr...

The case of Amritdhara Pharmacy vs. Satya Deo Gupta is a landmark judgment in Indian trademark law, particularly concerning the principles of deceptive similarity and acquiescence under the Tra...

The case of Pianotist Company Ltd. (1906) is a landmark ruling in trademark law, establishing key principles for assessing deceptive similarity in trademarks. The dispute arose when Pianotist C...

This case revolves around a trademark dispute under the Trade Marks Act, 1940, where Corn Products Refining Co., a U.S.-based company, opposed the trademark registration of "Gluvita" ...

This case concerns an appeal filed under Section 117A of the Patents Act, 1970, challenging the rejection of a patent application by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. The primary...

This case revolves around biosimilar drug approvals and allegations of regulatory non-compliance in granting approvals to biosimilar versions of Roche’s patented cancer drugs. The plaintiffs,...

Facts: The petitioner (defendant) in a suit for injunction challenged a trial court order allowing the plaintiff (respondent) to amend the plaint to seek specific per...

This case pertains to intellectual property rights, specifically concerning the alleged passing off of a trademark. The dispute arose between Rasiklal Manickchand Dhariwal and Anr. (appellants)...

Introduction: The case concerns a dispute between ITC Limited and Arpita Agro Products Pvt. Ltd. regarding the alleged infringement and passing off of ITC's trademarks, primarily 'NIMYLE' and ...

A 230-page judgment has been delivered by Hon’ble Justice Shri Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court on 20th February 2025 in the case of Koninklijke Philips N.V. Vs. Maj (Retd) Sukesh Behl ...

The case of Festo Corp. v. Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki Co., Ltd. presented the Supreme Court with the opportunity to clarify the relationship between the doctrine of equivalents and prosec...

The case of Warner-Jenkinson Co. v. Hilton Davis Chemical Co. was a pivotal Supreme Court decision concerning the doctrine of equivalents in patent law. The Court examined whether the doctrine ...

This case concerns the quashing of an FIR under Sections 420 and 114 of the Indian Penal Code, Sections 11 of the Designs Act, 2000, and Sections 63, 64, and 65 of the Copyright Act, 1957. The ...

The case of Actavis UK Ltd. vs. Eli Lilly & Co. is a landmark decision by the UK Supreme Court on the application of the doctrine of equivalents in determining patent infringement. The case...

Case Title: Shrinath Travel Agency Private Limited Vs. Ajay Kumar Sharma & Anr. Date of Order: 17 February 2025 Case Number: R/Rectification Application No. 25 of 2023 Neutral ...

The present case involves a legal dispute between Resilient Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (RIPL) and PhonePe Private Limited (PPL) regarding trademark rectification applications under the Trademarks Ac...

This case involves a trademark infringement dispute between Life Style Equities CV, the owner of the "Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC)" brand, and Amazon Technologies, Inc. along with i...

This case is a landmark decision in Indian copyright law concerning artistic works. It deals with the issue of copyright infringement in relation to the pictorial representation of a deity. The...

This case involves an appeal by Navya Network Inc. against the rejection of its patent application for an invention titled "Treatment Related Quantitative Decision Engine." The appeal...

The plaintiffs, Novartis AG and its affiliate, are globally recognized pharmaceutical companies engaged in the manufacture, marketing, research, and development of high-quality pharmaceutical p...

This case highlights an important legal principle concerning judicial discipline and the necessity for consistency in judicial rulings.  The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, while ...

Brief Facts of the Case: The dispute arises from the use of the trademark “Dakshin” in the restaurant business. The appellant, Adyar Gate Hotels Limited, entered into an agreement in 1985 ...

Brief Facts of the Case: The dispute pertains to trademark rights over the name "DISPOSAFE." The appellants, Disposafe Health & Life Limited, claimed prior use of the trademark "DISPOSAFE"...

This case deals with the fundamental principles of patent law, particularly the requirement of novelty and inventive step. The Supreme Court of India examined whether the method of manufacturin...

This case is a landmark decision in Indian copyright law concerning artistic works. It deals with the issue of copyright infringement in relation to the pictorial representation of a deity. The...

"Ideas are the foundation of progress, but without protection, they can easily be stolen. IPR is the armor that shields innovation." Introduction: Intellectual property right is an ...

Trademark law is designed to protect brand identity, prevent consumer confusion, and ensure fair competition. However, when two entities operate within the same industry while utilizing similar...

The case involves a commercial dispute relating to trademark infringement, search and seizure, and ex-parte injunction orders passed by the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Nalbari, Assam. The pet...

This case pertains to the failure of the defendant to file an affidavit of admission and denial of documents as per procedural requirements. The main legal question before the Delhi High Court ...

This case involves a dispute between Novateur Electrical & Digital Systems Pvt Ltd (Plaintiff) and V-Guard Industries Ltd (Defendant) regarding the alleged infringement of registered design...

Introduction:This case pertains to a rectification petition filed by Godai Global Inc., a South Korean company, under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 before the High Court of Delhi. The pet...

Introduction: The present case concerns a trademark infringement and passing off suit filed by Johnson & Johnson PTE Ltd. against Mr. Abbireddi Satish Kumar and others before the Delhi Hig...

Introduction:This case concerns an intellectual property dispute in the pharmaceutical sector. The appeal, filed under Order XLIII Rule 1(r) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, read with Section ...

This case pertains to a trademark rectification dispute before the Delhi High Court, wherein the petitioner, Anshul Vaish, sought the removal of the respondent’s registered trademark "RO...

The case of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) Vs. Massey Ferguson Corp (MFC) revolves around the doctrine of naked licensing—where a trademark owner allegedly fails to exercise quali...

This case pertains to a trademark infringement and passing-off dispute between Apex Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (plaintiff) and Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (defendant). The dispute arises over the...

This case revolves around the alleged copyright infringement of the song "En Iniya Pon Nilave" from the 1980 Tamil film "Moodu Pani" by Saregama India Ltd. (the plaintiff) a...

This case concerns an international patent dispute between Pfizer Inc. and Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., arising from litigation pending before the United States District Court, Delaware. The p...

The case Los Gatos Production Services India LLP vs. Wunderbar Films Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. revolves around copyright infringement allegations concerning behind-the-scenes footage from the Tamil ...

The case of ITC Limited vs. Raj Kumar Mittal & Ors. concerns trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, and copyright violations by the Defendants, who allegedly copied the packaging...

The present case pertains to a trademark dispute between Bajaj Resources Limited ("Plaintiffs") and Goyal Herbals Pvt. Ltd. ("Defendants"). The Plaintiffs filed a suit seeki...

The case of Patel Field Marshal Agencies & Anr. v. P.M. Diesels Ltd. & Ors. decided by the Supreme Court of India on November 29, 2017, is a landmark judgment in the domain of trademark...

The Supreme Court of India addressed a significant issue in M/S. Patil Automation Private Limited and Ors. vs. Rakheja Engineers Private Limited: whether pre-litigation mediation under Section ...

The Supreme Court of India, in Yamini Manohar vs. T.K.D. Keerthi, addressed the critical question of whether a suit seeking urgent interim relief can bypass the mandatory pre-litigation mediati...

This case revolves around allegations of trademark infringement and passing off brought by Heinz Italia against Dabur India. The dispute concerns the use of the trademark "Glucon-D" a...

This case revolves around the alleged passing off of shaving soap by imitating the packaging design of the plaintiff's product. The J.B. Williams Company, a prominent American manufacturer of s...

The case of Kaviraj Pandit Durga Dutt Sharma Vs Navaratna Pharmaceutical Laboratories is a landmark judgment concerning trademark law in India. It highlights the interplay between statutory rig...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming and changing various sectors, and intellectual property law is no exception. As artificial intelligence system is becoming more capable of genera...

The Register of Patents is a vital element of India's patent system, acting as the official repository of all patents granted in the country. Managed by the Controller General of Patents, Designs a...

Reviving Expired Patents in IndiaIn the intricate landscape of patent law, the option to restore lapsed patents is critical for protecting inventors' rights. According to the Indian Patents Act...

During 17th and 18th centuries cartoons were evolved as a tool to express comments on social and political events. The word cartoon was derived from an Italian word "cartone", which mean a draw...

The Indian Patents Act, 1970, establishes the legal basis for granting patents, fostering innovation, and protecting intellectual property. The process of amending patent applications and speci...

In the realm of intellectual property, patents are vital for safeguarding inventions, granting inventors exclusive rights for a set period. The Indian Patents Act, 1970, includes various patent...

This case examines an intellectual property dispute concerning alleged patent infringement related to the manufacture of copper-free mirrors. The plaintiff, Glaverbel S.A., sought an interim in...

This case primarily revolves around the interpretation and application of section 3(d) of the Patents Act, 1970, in relation to the patentability of a beta crystalline form of Imatinib Mesylate...

The term 'copyright' is derived from the two words 'copy' and 'right'. It originated from the legal concept that the right to make copies of a piece of work, such as a book or a piece of music,...

This case concerns the rejection of Indian Patent Application No. 201817029244 by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. Filed by Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd, the application pe...

This case revolves around a dispute concerning trademark infringement and deceptive similarity in the agricultural seed industry. The plaintiff, DCM Shriram Limited, alleged that the defendants...

This case pertains to trademark infringement, passing off, dilution, and unfair competition involving the globally recognized trademarks "VOLVO" and "PENTA and objection of Terri...

This case revolves around a trademark infringement and passing-off dispute concerning the use of the trademark "BROAD PEAK." The plaintiffs sought a permanent injunction to prevent th...

The legal battle between IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd. and Young Achievers concerns the alleged infringement and passing-off of the trademark "IMS." The dispute highlights key issu...

This case addresses a copyright infringement dispute concerning the reproduction and publication of ICSE Class-X question papers. The central issue is whether the defendant's publication of a g...

This case revolves around the alleged infringement of patents owned by UPL Limited concerning a unique herbicidal composition and process. UPL sought interim relief through an injunction restra...

This case involves a dispute over patent infringement and intellectual property rights related to safety I.V. catheters. The plaintiff, B. Braun Melsungen AG, alleged that the defendants infrin...

In the dynamic landscape of innovation, keeping inventions secret is vital for inventors to protect their ideas before they are revealed through patent applications. Inventions are key to techn...

The fast-paced globalisation led us to the digital era where among many comforts it gives rise to some complexities, the relationship between copyright and free speech is one of the i...

This case revolves around the interpretation and application of the Patents Act, 1970, and the Customs Act, 1962, concerning the actions of customs authorities in suspending the clearance of im...

This landmark case delves into the applicability of intellectual property law principles, particularly those governing trademarks, to internet domain names. The Supreme Court of India examined ...

This case explores the intersection of intellectual property rights and the jurisdiction of courts in online disputes. Specifically, it addresses whether the hosting of a website accessible in ...

The case represents a landmark decision in Indian patent law, addressing critical issues such as patent infringement, the public interest in life-saving drugs, and the interpretation of Section...

This case involves a dispute over the rectification of the corporate name under Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013, between the petitioner, M/s. Shaktiman Equipments Pvt. Ltd., and the third...

This case revolves around a trademark dispute between KRBL Ltd., the registered owner of the trademark "INDIA GATE" for rice, and the respondents, who marketed rice under the name &qu...

This case involves a trademark dispute between the appellant, Kiran Sehgal, and the respondent, Veena Aggarwal, concerning the alleged deceptive similarity between the trademarks "POWERMAN...

Background:The plaintiffs are the proprietors of the trademark associated with "Sri Angannan Biriyani Hotel," a name rooted in their family business since the late 20th century. The f...

This case examines intellectual property rights, focusing on whether the use of registered trademarks as keywords in Google's AdWords program constitutes trademark infringement and passing off....

This case revolves around a trademark dispute between two educational institutions over the use of the term "Abacus" in their names. The petitioner, Abacus Montessori School, sought to protect ...

In the current high-speed, globally connected world, the digital era has significantly altered numerous facets of life. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have gained heightened importance, aid...

The case involves a commercial dispute between Novenco Building & Industry A/S (plaintiff) and Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Private Ltd. (defendants) concerning allegations of patent a...

This case pertains to a trademark dispute between Diamond Modular Pvt. Ltd. (the petitioner) and Yash Arora, trading as Siddhi Vinayak Traders (respondent no. 1). The petitioner sought the canc...

This case concerns a dispute between FMI Limited (Plaintiff) and Midas Touch Metalloys Pvt. Ltd. (Defendant) over the alleged trademark infringement and passing off involving the trademarks &qu...

This case concerns a suit filed by Novartis AG and its affiliate seeking a permanent injunction to restrain Natco Pharma Limited from infringing its Indian Patent No. 276026 (hereafter "IN...

The case concerns a rectification petition filed by RPG Enterprises Limited seeking cancellation of the trademark registration granted to RPG Industrial Products Pvt. Ltd. for the mark "RPG" un...

This case concerns the procedural challenge faced by Malpani Enterprises in filing a notice of opposition against the trademark application for "R3 DÉCOR." The issue arose due to a t...

This case addresses a trademark and passing-off dispute between T.V. Venogopal, the appellant, and Ushodaya Enterprises Ltd., the respondent. The appellant claimed to have used the word "E...

This case revolves around a dispute concerning the use and registration of trademarks in the pharmaceutical industry. Neon Laboratories Ltd. (Appellant) and Medical Technologies Ltd. (Responden...

The case primarily revolved around the interpretation of provisions under the Patents Act, 1970, particularly the timing of the grant of a patent and its implications for pre-grant opposition. ...

This case revolves around the doctrine of trademark exhaustion under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The primary issue was whether the Act embodies the principle of National Exhaustion or Internatio...

The case involves a trademark dispute over the marks “Udta Panchhi” and “Panchhi Chaap,” both used in connection with chewing tobacco. The central issues revolved around deceptive similar...

This case involves a dispute over trademark rights and business arrangements within a family-run entity, focusing on the interpretation of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. The case is...

This case revolves around trademark infringement and passing off. The appellants, Heinz Italia, claimed that the respondents, Dabur India Ltd., infringed their trademark "Glucon-D" by...

This case addresses a trademark dispute between Wipro Enterprises and Himalaya Wellness Company concerning the use of the mark "EVECARE." The dispute centers around allegations of pas...

This case concerns the alleged infringement of two process patents granted to the plaintiffs, Syngenta Limited and another, relating to the manufacture of a fungicide, Azoxystrobin. The primary...

Parties Involved: Petitioner: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., engaged in the manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical products, including anti-diabetic drugs. Respondent N...

This case revolves around a trademark dispute in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) sector. The plaintiff, Gensol Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., alleged trademark infringement and passing off a...

This article explores the multifaceted realm of Intellectual Property rights, examining its foundational principles, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs. It delves into th...

This case concerns the quashing of an FIR and related proceedings under the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The petitioner, Arun Kumar, challenged the procedural and substan...

This landmark case delves into the intricacies of patent law, particularly concerning the interplay between revocation petitions under Section 64(1) of the Patents Act, 1970, and counter-claims...

In a fast-paced, evolving, and cutthroat competitive business landscape, establishing and securing a brand identity is essential to ensure sustainable growth. A trademark is the most effective ...

The case revolves around the rights of copyright owners and the limitations imposed on entities managing intellectual property under the Copyright Act, 1957, as amended. Novex Communications Pv...

This case involves a dispute over patent infringement concerning a technology for detecting inclusions in gemstones. Galatea Ltd., an Israeli company, alleges that the defendants, Diyora and Bh...

On February 7, 2024, the Delhi High Court, through a 188-page judgment by Justices Yashwant Varma and Dharmesh Sharma, overturned a restrictive interpretation of product-by-process claims. The ...

This landmark case delves into the procedural intricacies of pre-grant opposition under the Indian Patents Act, 1970, with a focus on the Controller's authority to amend patent claims and the c...

The case of Amrish Aggarwal vs. Venus Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd. explores a pivotal question under the Trade Marks Act, 1999: Should infringement suits be mandatorily stayed when rectification pro...

The legal dispute involving Cigma Events Private Limited ("Plaintiff") and its former employees, Deepak Gupta, Harshdeep Saini, Mohd. Sazid Khan, and Giggan Saini ("Defendants&qu...

The patent system fosters innovation, technological progress, and economic growth in developed and developing economies. By granting exclusive rights to inventors, patents incentivise the creat...

What Is Geographical Indications? A geographical indicator (GI) is a label placed on products that have their origins in a particular area and are known for features or quality that are exclus...

The increasing awareness of intellectual property rights and the growing entrepreneurial spirit in India have spurred a steady rise in trademark registrations. Key trends that highlight the fut...

Godrej Soap Ltd. and Proctor and Gamble Godrej Ltd. vs Hindustan Lever Ltd.The aim and objective of The Patent Act, 1970 is to protect the innovations and inventions done by any person and to pro...

Who Can Register Copyright The Author: The author is either the individual who creates the original work or, in cases where the work is made during the scope of employment, the e...

Copyright represents a cornerstone of intellectual property rights, ensuring that creators are rewarded and incentivized for their work while balancing public access to knowledge and culture. I...

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are essential for fostering innovation, creativity, and fair competition. They protect the interests of creators by granting them exclusive rights over their...

Industrial designs are creative activities that result in the ornamental or formal appearance of a product, and design rights are novel or original designs granted to the proprietor of a validl...

Intellectual Property Rights In India se of the Members in the discharge of their Parliamentary duties, and is not for publication. Introduction Intellectual property (IP) is related to human...

Patents, as a key element of intellectual property, grant exclusive rights that enable inventors and businesses to profit from their creations (Article 28, TRIPS Agreement). However, such exclu...

The 20th century saw the rapid advancement of digital technology, fundamentally reshaping the ownership and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). Expanding the internet, social med...

Artificial Intelligence Technology:Beneficial or Dangerous? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives . We all are using AI for our work, study , business , get any k...

Definition of copyrightCopyright is a bundle of rights given by the law to the creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and the producers of cinematograph films and sound reco...

Abstract The fast development of digital technologies has changed the intellectual property rights (IPR) scene, bringing new possibilities and intricate issues for creators, businesses, and le...

In today's world, the increase in consumption, priorities, and preferences of people has led to the creation of the same commodity in different ways. This has made it essential to have intellec...

As we all know, copyright provides exclusive rights to the copyright holder, such as the right to distribute, perform, reproduce, or display the copyrighted work. Copyright infringement refers ...

As per World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), "a patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing s...

When registering a trademark, choosing an appropriate type from the trademark class list is crucial for legal safety. Each class within this list categorizes goods or offerings, helping make ce...

'Innovate patent, produce and prosper' - Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi. Humans are the sole creation of God endowed with the capacity for thinking, learning, as well as ...

Piracy in live sports broadcasting gives rise to a continuous threat to the live sports broadcasting media rights holder, which is causing several financial losses and also further depriving th...

The Whirlpool Corporation vs. Registrar of Trade Marks, Mumbai (1998) case is a landmark judgment that has significantly impacted trademark law in India. This case dealt with essential legal is...

This piece of writing includes the interaction of intellectual rights, more precisely trademarks with the international disputes in the first part along with the role of intellectual rights in ...

People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish… but that's only if it's done properly - Banksy The growth of street art in India is a dynamic journey through the country's cities,...

This article discusses intellectual property rights and how food businesses can use them. What obstacles does the individual encounter, and what are the potential opportunities and prospects fo...

Online shopping has been not merely a convenience but a way of lifestyle itself, and in that process, the limits of trademark protection are tested day in and day out. With this context in view...

Trade MarkSection 2 (m) of Trademark act, 1999 defines "mark" as mark includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or comb...

Factual Background of the Case: The case titled V Lakshminarayanasamy v/s Siva Bhaskaren, registered as (T) OP (TM) No.165 of 2023 in the High Court of Judicature at Madras, revolves around a ...

The interplay between the requirements for filing a suit and the necessity for urgent interim relief is crucial in commercial litigation. This case, News Tamil 24 X 7 Vs Ananda Vikatan Publishe...

Trademark law plays a crucial role in maintaining fair competition in the marketplace and protecting consumers from confusion regarding the source of goods and services. This case involves ITC ...

Background of the Case: The case at hand revolves around a dispute between the Delhi Gymkhana Club Limited (hereinafter referred to as the Appellant) and Col. Ashish Khanna (hereinafter referr...

Copyright contributes as one of the most essential factors in the growth of the country as it enriches our cultural heritage by protecting our masterpieces. Copyright is a part of intellectual...

Trademarks are essential to intellectual property because they guarantee market uniqueness and give brand names legal protection. Enforcing trademark laws is crucial in the Indian market to pro...

Trademark rectification refers to the legal procedure by which the registration of a trademark can be canceled or modified in the Register of Trade Marks. One of the key grounds for rectificati...

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has significantly altered the landscape of content distribution, particularly in the realm of broadcasting and media rights. The legal system faces i...

The Commercial Courts Act, 2015 was enacted with the primary objective of ensuring the speedy resolution of high-value commercial disputes. Section 12-A of the Act, introduced in 2018, mandates...

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 provides a comprehensive framework for the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks in India. One significant aspect of the trademark registration proce...

Background of the Case: The case under discussion involves Akash Pack (the appellant) and Today Tea (the respondent) in a money recovery suit. This dispute arose from a judgment and decree pas...

Background of the Case: The present matter before the High Court of Delhi involves Akemi Chemisch Technische Spezialfabrik GmbH (plaintiff) versus Devki Nandan Malik trading as Delhi Hardware ...

Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, 1970 underwent an amendment in the year 2005, the amendment laid down the condition of "enhancement of the known efficacy". The inference is that not all ad...

Background of the Case: This case involves a legal dispute between Zydus Wellness Products Limited (the plaintiff) and Mr. Prashant Desai (the defendant). Zydus Wellness is a prominent player ...

Background of the Case: This case concerns a dispute between Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the plaintiff, and J.B. Chemicals, the defendant, over the use of trademarks related to pharmac...

Background of the Case: This case revolves around a trademark dispute between the plaintiff, the registered owner of the trademark "GHADI," and the defendant, who is alleged to have ...

Background of the Case: The dispute in this case revolves around Kent RO Systems Ltd., a prominent manufacturer of water purifiers, who filed a suit against the defendants for allegedly infrin...

Background of the Case: The case at hand involves Bry-Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd., which filed a writ petition against the Union of India and other respondents, challenging the status of their patent...

Background of the Case: In the case presented before the High Court of Delhi, BDR Pharmaceuticals International Pvt Ltd (BDR) and Kudos Pharmaceuticals Limited ("Kudos") were embroil...

Background of the Case: The case Keshav Kumar Ratwani vs. Rohit Kumar Dhaka is being adjudicated in the High Court of Delhi, New Delhi, and centers on a significant dispute regarding artistic ...

Patent trolls, or non-practicing entities (NPEs), exploit the patent system by acquiring and enforcing patents without the intent to develop or commercialize the technology. This practice h...

Background of the Case: The case in question, KG Marketing India Vs Rashi Santosh Soni & Anr., involves a complex trademark dispute between the appellant, KG Marketing India, and the responden...

Factual Background: The present case is a legal dispute between Madhu Food Products (the appellant) and Surya Processed Food Pvt. Ltd. (the respondent), centering around allegations of trade...

Background of the Case: The case at hand, Manhar Sabharwal Vs High Court of Delhi, decided on August 23, 2024, involves a significant constitutional challenge raised by the petitioner, Manhar ...

Background of the Case: The case of Rasayanam Enterprises vs. Upakarma Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. was heard before the High Court of Delhi and revolves around a dispute concerning trademark infringeme...

Background of the Case: The case of Renu Bajaj & Anr. v. Consilium Automation & Fire Protection Ltd. & Ors. was brought before the High Court of Delhi, focusing on a commercial dispute invol...

Background of the Case: The case of Sri Laxmi Balaji Industries vs. MS. Lakshmi Venkateshwar Rice Industries is a significant trademark dispute, brought before the High Court under Articles 22...

In the modern era, when technological advancements are happening continually and competition is constantly evolving, it is vital to establish a brand identity for any kind of business or entity...

Background of the Case: The case before us is a trademark infringement dispute between Rebanta Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (the appellant) and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. & ANR. (the respondent...

Background of the Case: The case involves a legal dispute between VIP Pharma and Rhydburg Pharma, with the former filing a suit against the latter in the Delhi High Court. The case revolves ar...

Background of the Case: The case before us is L'Oreal vs. Sarvodaya Overseas Pvt. Ltd., which was heard by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board, Chennai Circuit Bench at Mumbai. The case ...

Background of the Case: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) filed a suit against Abbott Laboratories and others (Defendants) in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, specifically in its Commerc...

The Delhi High Court, in a recent case of Google LLC v. Controller of Patents gave a landmark ruling involving objections of lack of novelty and inventive step, as also an objection under Secti...

Background of the Case: The case before us is Nokia Corporation vs. Bharat Bhogilal Patel, with case number CS(OS)No.3071-2011, heard in the High Court of Delhi at New Delhi. The date of the d...

Background of the Case: The case involves a challenge to a detention order passed against the petitioner, Deepak Gopaldas Bajaj, under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Sm...

Background of the Case: The case before us is Bhupinder Jain vs Sachdeva & Sons Industries Pvt. Ltd., which was heard by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in Chennai Circuit...

The relationship between trademark protection and informational privacy creates both opportunities and challenges in the intricate world of contemporary law. Informational privacy is concerned ...

AI Engineering is a study and practice area that integrates the ideas of systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, and human-centred design to produce AI systems that meet hu...

In the dynamic landscape of Indian businesses, a strong brand identity is the lifeblood of success. Your company logo is a visual cornerstone, instantly recognizable and evoking positive associ...

In today's competitive marketplace, a strong brand identity is a crucial asset. A trademark acts as a shield, protecting your brand name, logo, slogan, or any other distinctive symbol that iden...

Trademark infringement, as defined by Section 29 of the Trademarks Act, involves unauthorized usage of a registered trademark. In India, trademark infringement is both a civil and criminal offe...

IPR stands for intellectual property rights,it's a creation of any intellect or wisdom created by any person by using the ideas in their mind and IPR enforce such rights which helps person to p...

Any economy that wants to promote innovation and creativity has to protect intellectual property rights (IPR), which guarantee that inventors and creators are rewarded financially and socially ...

This case revolves around the critical issue of trademark infringement following the termination of a trademark license agreement. The dispute underscores the legal implications of unauthorized...

What is a geographical indication?A geographical indication (GI) is a label used on products that have a specific geographic origin and exhibit qualities or a reputation that are inherently lin...

The Supreme Court of India's judgment in Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba vs. Tosiba Appliances Co. & Ors, delivered on May 16, 2008, is a pivotal case that clarifies the implications of non-use of...

Here the topic is to understand the ownership of genetic resources and Associated traditional knowledge which is mentioned in the CBD and Nagoya protocol , if it is mentioned then in what provi...

The case of Jagatjit Industries Limited v. The Intellectual Property Appellate Board & Ors., decided on January 20, 2016, by the Supreme Court of India, provides significant insights into t...

In the complex world of trademark law, the protection of a brand's identity extends beyond just its name or logo. The visual appearance, including color schemes and packaging, plays a critical ...

A critical question in such cases is whether a suit for trademark infringement can be maintained against a defendant who also holds a registered trademark. This article explores this issue thro...

In today's digital age, where social media platforms like Twitter serve as powerful tools for communication and expression, the legal implications of online content, particularly concerning tra...

Injunctions, particularly ex parte ad interim injunctions, are powerful judicial tools used to preserve the status quo pending the resolution of a dispute. However, the grant of such injunction...

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal issues surrounding the quashing of a circular that restricted copyright owners' rights, offering valuable insights into the interpret...

The intersection of copyright law and the gaming industry has become increasingly complex as video games evolve to incorporate a wide array of creative content, including characters, stories, a...

This article provides a detailed analysis of the legal principles surrounding the suppression of material facts in trademark infringement cases, illustrating the courts' strict adherence to the...

This article provides a detailed analysis of the legal principles surrounding post-termination trademark use, illustrating the stringent protections available under Indian trademark law. Tradem...

The recent decision by the Delhi High Court in M/S MRT Music vs. Paramvah Studios Private Limited & Ors. (CS(COMM) 680/2024) reflects the growing complexities of copyright enforcement in th...

The High Court of Delhi's recent ruling in the trademark infringement cases, C.O. (COMM.IPD-TM) 301/2022 and 469/2022, underscores the critical importance of adhering to procedural requirements...

The recent decision of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay in Mangalam Organics Ltd. vs. Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. & Ors. brings to light the critical importance of adhering to judicial ord...

Background: Burger King Corporation, a globally recognized fast-food chain incorporated in the State of Florida, initiated a lawsuit against a local Pune eatery, also named "Burger King," alleg...

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay recently addressed this issue in the case of Les Laboratories Servier and Anr. vs. Sefier Life Science Private Ltd., where the plaintiffs sought to preven...

The High Court of Judicature at Madras delivered a crucial judgment on July 12, 2024, in the case of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. vs. Mrs. Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Private Limited ...

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The Lanham Act, officially referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946, serves as a cornerstone of trademark law in the United States. Instituted on July 5, 1946, the act is named after Texas Repr...

Trademark disputes hinge on the originality of a mark and the intent behind its adoption. In the case of Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba v. Tosiba Appliances Co., the defendant, Tosiba Appliances, pre...

The use of AI has been increased to a large extent for the purpose of creation and circulation of intellectual property and this use of technology raises some very serious questions upon the is...

The case of Lacoste Vs Crocodile International brings to the forefront the nuanced differences between standalone device registration and composite device registration, highlighting the critica...

The case of WhiteHat Education Technology Private Limited v. Aniruddha Malpani presents a critical examination of the legal principles governing trademark jurisdiction, particularly in the cont...

The field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has long been marked by intricate legal debates and evolving judicial interpretations. In India, the Trademarks Act, 1999, serves as a cornerston...

We are witnessing a transformative era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how people engage with technology. AI is increasingly taking over complex cognitive tasks traditiona...

In this highly competitive global environment, companies are primarily driven by the pursuit of profit. This paper is having a cross disciplinary approach of the Business Trade secret and the I...

The High Court of Delhi recently delivered a pivotal judgment in the trademark dispute between Mankind Pharma Ltd. (the appellant) and Chandra Mani Tiwari & ANR (the respondents). The case ...

In this article I'll be talking about a very controversial exception in Intellectual property law, mainly in Copyright law i.e Fair use and Fair dealing. This article provides information about...

In the case at hand, the plaintiff has filed a suit against the defendant for allegedly infringing upon the granted patent IN410846, titled "AN INTEGRATED PRE-SORTATION SYSTEM." This ...

The trademark dispute between Tushar Saraff & Anr. and Manish Kumar Jain & Ors. revolves around the rights to the "JJ DELUXE" trademark and other "JJ" formative mark...

Meaning: A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a special mark used on products that originate from a particular region and have unique qualities or a good reputation due to their origin. This ...

Case Details: The petitioners filed an Original Petition under Section 19 read with Section 4 of the Designs Act, 2000, seeking the cancellation of the registration of a design (Design No. 400...

The plaintiff claims to be a registered partnership firm engaged in manufacturing and selling incense sticks/Agarbathies and Dhoops since 1948. The plaintiff adopted and has been using the trad...

The Suit filed by the Plaintiff and the cancellation petition filed by the Defendant against registered Trademark of the Defendant were listed together in Court. The Plaintiff submitted that...

This is a judgment from the High Court at Calcutta, Commercial Division, involving three separate but related appeals (IPDTMA No. 82 of 2023, IPDTMA No. 83 of 2023, and IPDTMA No. 1 of 2024) fi...

The High Court of Delhi delivered a judgment on August 5, 2024, in the case of M/S. Ganesh Gouri Industries and others versus R. C. Plasto Tanks and Pipes Pvt. Ltd. The appellants, Ganesh Gouri...

The plaintiffs initiated a lawsuit on January 25, 2017, seeking a decree of Rs. 22,47,00,000/- against the defendants for their failure to remit payments for airline tickets and other services ...

The petitioner filed a rectification petition seeking the removal of the trademark 'GARNISH' registered in favor of Garnish Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (Respondent No. 1) under Application no. 234249...

In the High Court of Delhi, KRBL Limited filed a case against Rajesh Kejriwal, trading as Chemical Centre India, and another respondent. The case, numbered C.O. (COMM.IPD-TM) 502/2022, was hear...

This is a judgment delivered on August 5, 2024, by the High Court of Delhi in the case of RFA(OS)(IPD) 1/2023, involving R. C. Plasto Tanks and Pipes Pvt. Ltd. (the appellant) and Ganesh Gouri ...

The appeal was filed challenging an order dated 16th May, 2017, which restrained the appellant from using the trademark "GOLDEN GATE" in relation to rice and other goods. The appellan...

Factual Background: Sanchit Gupta, an IT Consultant, had his social media account suspended by X Corp. without prior notice or explanation. This suspension led to a loss of advertising revenue...

Background: Oracle America Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of California, USA, and part of the Oracle Group of companies, filed a suit against Sonoo Jaiswal and Others for trad...

Case Background: TTK Prestige Limited filed a suit against Baghla Sanitaryware Private Limited & Ors. for infringement of their registered trademark 'PRESTIGE' and copyright infringement o...

Background: Appeal by Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (Petitioners) Challenging the decision of the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks. The Registrar had granted the appl...

The international legal landscape is grappling with a modern form of exploitation: Biocolonialism. This phenomenon, rooted in the unauthorized appropriation of genetic resources and traditional...

The word trademark is referred to a known sign, pattern, print insignia, phrase, word, or symbol which speaks about particular product and lawfully different from all other products of its kind...

Intellectual property (IP) is a special kind of property resulting from human intelligence (mind) in fields such as arts, literature, science, trade, etc. Since IP is an original creation of mi...

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and the legal doctrines surrounding them have become increasingly significant in the realm of intellectual property law. SEPs are patents that are essential to...

Creativity is a part and parcel of copyright. The copyright law requires originality and creativity for a work to be protected. This means that the work must have been developed by the creator ...

Intellectual property rights (IPR) play a pivotal role in the success and sustainability of startups, serving as a cornerstone for innovation, competitiveness, and growth in the contemporary bu...

Trademark protection is essential for a company's survival and success in the cutthroat commercial world of today. Trademarks, which include names, logos, slogans, and other distinguishing indi...

"Freedom and Property Rights are inseparable. You can't have one without the other"- George Washington Property creation, enjoyment, and accumulation have been fundamental pursuits i...

Geographical Indications (GIs) serve as vital markers of origin, connecting products to the unique geographical regions where they are produced. They encapsulate the essence of a particular pla...

Non-use of Trademark is here means that when the Trademark is registered in the name of registered proprietor but not in use with respect to the goods and services for which descriptively it wa...

Technology advances make it harder for our current legal frameworks and systems to keep up. Many discussions have been triggered by the development of artificial intelligence (AI), especially i...

As digitalization continues to transform the global business landscape, the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has become increasingly crucial. Intellectual Property Rights refer to the...

Procedure To Obtain a PatentFiling the Patent Application  Section 6 of the Patents Act, 1970, specifies the eligible applicants, including the true and first inventor, an assignee (s...

The High Court of Delhi delivered a judgment on July 4, 2024, in the patent infringement case of ITW GSE APS & ANR. versus DABICO AIRPORT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD & ORS. The case, which was re...

Blockchain technology enables networking from people to people, which thereby facilitates keeping a record of accomplishment of all monetary activities and implementing other similar valuable t...

On 15 July 2024, the High Court of Delhi delivered a significant judgment in the case of Loreal India Pvt Ltd versus Rajesh Kumar Taneja Trading as Innovative Derma Care & Anr. This case re...

The case involving the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal under Section 117-A of the Patents Act, 1970, revolves around the rejection of a patent application for an "Eco-friendly lamp made up of c...

The principle that mere delay does not defeat the grant of an injunction is central to the case of Husenali Anwarali Charaniya vs. Hasmukhbhai Bhagvanbhai Patel, heard on 24 June 2024 in the Hi...

To understand India's gaming and gambling scene, it is important to understand the relationship between technology advances and legal frameworks. This study focuses on the legal aspects of gami...

Artificial Intelligence is designed to mimic human intelligence in carrying out human-like tasks such as generating texts and images etc. But will artificial intelligence ("AI") be able to repl...

Tractors And Farm Equipment Ltd. v/s Greenfield Farm Equipment (P) Ltd. 2006 (32) Ptc 343 Facts: The plaintiff (plaintiff) is a company manufacturing tractors and agricultural machinery since...

Trademark registration is a crucial aspect of intellectual property law, providing businesses with the exclusive rights to use distinctive signs to identify their products or services. However,...

The intersection of patent law and regulatory compliance forms a critical backdrop in disputes involving pharmaceutical products. This article examines the legal complexities arising from the c...

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad adjudicated the case of Mmi Tabacco Pvt Ltd And Another vs Iftikhar Alam on July 5, 2024. This case involves a complex dispute over the trade mark &quo...

Non-statutory double patenting is a crucial aspect of U.S. patent law, designed to prevent the undue extension of patent terms. This doctrine tackles the issue of multiple patents being granted...

Context and Filing: The Appeal was filed under Section 117-A of the Patents Act, 1970, seeking to overturn an order dated January 24, 2020, which rejected Indian Patent Application No. 5584/CH...

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. v/s Super Cassettes Industries Pvt.Ltd. 2023 SCC Bom1148, Order dated 5-6-2023. Order by: Justice Manish Pitale Order dated :5-6-2023 Introduction The case is rel...

In a recent writ petition, the petitioner challenged the abandonment of their patent application for a "Blind-Stitch Sewing Machine and Method of Blind Stitching." The patent applicat...

The enforceability of contracts of personal service has long been a contentious issue in legal discourse. The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), particu...

You have probably heard about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), these tokens have become the new trend sweeping artists, collectors, and investors off their feet. These new and scarce forms of digita...

The Indian Patent Office has recently released "The Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023". The Draft proposes significant changes to streamline the patent application and opposition p...

Trademarks play a crucial role in the business world, serving as unique identifiers that distinguish one company's goods or services from those of others. Trademark registration is the formal p...

The execution of court decrees is a critical phase in the judicial process, ensuring that the rights affirmed by a judgment are effectively realized. However, an issue arises when there is a co...

Criteria for patentability, including novelty and inventive step, often lead to legal disputes. One such instance is the case where withdrawn patent applications are considered as prior art, wh...

In the realm of intellectual property law, the proper communication of decisions by authorities is crucial to ensure due process and fair treatment of applicants. The recent case involving the ...

PatentThe Patents Act, 1970 is the primary legislation governing patents in India. According to Section 2(1)(m) of this Act, a patent is a statutory right conferred by the Indian government to ...

Trade MarkA trademark is a word, phrase, symbol design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols, or designs used in the course of trade that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goo...

In the present case, the issue at hand involves the admitted fabrication of newspapers by Mr. Karan Kumar, the proprietor of KG Marketing, prior to filing a trademark suit. Mr. Kumar has acknow...

Infringement of Trademark Section 29, is defined as the use of a mark, by an unauthorized or authorized person or a person who is not the registered proprietor, which is identical or deceptive...

The recent interim ruling in a trademark dispute case sheds light on the complexities and critical considerations in adjudicating trademark rights, particularly in scenarios involving alleged f...

Fashion and law are inextricably linked, with the creative energy of the industry meeting the structured framework of the legal system. Intellectual property, contract law, employment law, inte...

Trademark registration is a critical legal mechanism that grants exclusive rights to businesses or individuals over their distinctive marks, protecting them from unauthorized use by competitors...

Copyright law is a legal framework designed to protect the rights of creators, such as writers, musicians, artists, and other creative professionals, over their original works. This protection ...

In the context of intellectual property law, the maintainability of design rectification via counterclaims in design infringement suits presents a significant legal issue. This article delves i...

Your trademark represents the story, dream and creativity of your brand. Trademarks serve as vital assets, distinguishing one brand from another in the busy marketplace. Understanding the impor...

The doctrine of passing off is a vital aspect of intellectual property law, primarily aimed at protecting the goodwill and reputation of a business. This legal principle prevents one party from...

Background: The case in question involves a well-known company engaged in the manufacturing, selling, and distribution of construction materials, including Thermo-Mechanically Treated (TMT) ba...

Background: The petitioner, in this case, holds patents that protect their inventions related to Ferric Carboxymaltose (FCM), an iron replacement therapy. The patents in question are IN370845,...

Trademarking sustainable tourism in India involves protecting intellectual property associated with sustainable tourism services, products, or initiatives. Under the Indian legal framework, tra...

The petitioner seeks to quash the proceedings in C.C.No.21775 of 2022, registered for offenses under the Trade Marks Act and the Copyright Act. The core issue revolves around the necessity of o...

The present appeal, filed under Section 91(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, challenges the order dated 22nd July 2023, by the Registrar of Trade Marks. The appellant opposed the registration of...

Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, mandates pre-institution mediation for commercial disputes, barring exceptions for urgent interim relief. This provision aims to expedite resolu...

The legal landscape of trademark law hinges on the protection of brand identity and the prevention of consumer confusion. This principle is particularly evident when examining cases where inten...

Trademark registration is a crucial legal process that grants exclusive rights to the owner over their distinctive marks, protecting them from unauthorized use and infringement. Governed by spe...

Background and Case Overview: In the "Under Armour Vs. Aero Armour" case, the primary legal contention revolved around the use of the trademark "ARMR." The plaintiff, Under A...

There was a huge conflict for getting copyright protection, copyright law is totally based on idea expression dichotomy, it became an integral part for determining that what can be copyrighted,...

Intellectual properties are creation of intellect that is the human mind. It protects what a human mind creates. It could be a research, logo, invention, drawing or painting, musical compulsion...

This case delves into a recent legal dispute where Infosys Limited, a global leader in information technology and consulting services, sought judicial intervention to prohibit the unauthorized ...

This case explores the conflict between the right to public criticism and personality rights through a recent legal case involving a prominent Indian journalist and TV anchor. The case highligh...

The plaintiff, an Indian company with the trade name 'ABROS,' registered its trademark and has been using it since June 2020. The defendant, Ashish Bansal, registered the mark 'NEBROS' in Septe...

In recent litigation concerning intellectual property rights, particularly trademark infringement and passing off, the issue of suppression of material facts by the plaintiff has emerged as a c...

The case under review involves an appeal against the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks' order dated 19.04.2012, which rejected the appellant's application to register the word mark "ZEE"...

In today's modern world, the concept of trademark registration has become an essential aspect of businesses and commercial ventures. It allows for the protection of intellectual property and th...

This article delves into a recent appellate decision regarding the evaluation of inventive step in the absence of experimental data, specifically focusing on the case involving the method of do...

Trademark infringement cases often hinge on the concept of deceptive similarity, where the disputed marks are not identical but so similar that they are likely to cause confusion. This article ...

The issue of design registration and its infringement has become increasingly significant with the growth of industries that rely heavily on distinct packaging for branding and consumer recogni...

The ongoing legal dispute involving the music copyrights of Maestro Ilayaraja encompasses various facets of intellectual property and contract law. The case presents crucial questions regarding...

Geographical Indications (GIs) form a crucial subset of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) aimed at protecting products that originate from a specific geographical location and possess unique q...

Geographical Indications (GIs) are a crucial aspect of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that help protect products that originate from a specific geographical location and possess qualities o...

Geographical Indications (GIs) are a critical aspect of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that serve to protect products originating from a specific place, which possess qualities or a reputat...

Trade secrets are a vital component of a business's intellectual property (IP) portfolio, providing a competitive edge through the safeguarding of proprietary knowledge and information. Unlike ...

The introduction and application of AI to the contemporary world has become pervasive and entrenched in our world. AI has become exigent to an extent where it finds it application in every fiel...

The intersection of mythology and intellectual property law presents a complex legal landscape. This is particularly evident in the case of Pocket FM Private Limited v. Disney+Hotstar, where th...

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) refer to legal protections for creators of original works, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and designs used in commerce. These rights encoura...

In trademark law, the adoption of a well-known trademark in bad faith by another entity and the defenses of delay and acquiescence often surface as contentious issues. A recent case highlightin...

Trademark disputes often revolve around the potential for consumer confusion between similar marks, particularly when the products or services involved are closely related. This article examine...

In 2019, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) made a landmark decision that sent shockwaves through the global business community. The EUIPO revoked McDonald's trademark for ...

In today's rapidly evolving world, innovation and creativity are the driving forces behind progress and development. As the youth of today represent the future, their role in shaping the intell...

In this case of 'WEATHERSHIELD,' used by the plaintiff for paints and coatings, versus 'JK SUPER STRONG BUILD SAFE WEATHER SHIELD,' used by the defendant for cement and building and constructio...

Delhi High Court awards Jackie Shroff legitimate security, bars organizations from using actor's name and voice without permission Factual Matrix Actor Jackie Shroff was honored with nume...

The doctrine of passing off is a fundamental aspect of intellectual property law, primarily concerned with protecting the goodwill and reputation of a trademark from misrepresentation. A pivota...

The current petitions challenge the validity of copyright registrations No. A-65448/2003 and No. A-57086/1999, granted in favor of the Respondent under the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957...

The present petitions under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seek the setting aside of an order dated April 2, 2012, passed by the learned Metropolitan Magistrate, Patiala H...

The appeal under scrutiny challenges an order dated February 23, 2024, from the learned Commercial Court, which allowed an application by the respondents under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 of the Civ...

Dispute involves the trademark 'JINDAL' in relation to PVC pipes under class 17, a conflict marked by claims and counterclaims from both the plaintiff and the defendant. A crucial factor in thi...

In the realm of intellectual property law, the protection of product design as a trademark presents a unique intersection of design, functionality, and brand identity. This analysis explores a ...

Trademark disputes often revolve around the distinctiveness and prior use of the marks involved. The case between the Plaintiff's trademark "TSL-TIRUPATI" and the Defendant's "MM...

India has long been a popular hub for international corporations looking to conduct info technological research and development, culminating in a plethora of intellectual property (IP) advancem...

The Case of Rogers V. Koons:Background In photography, copyright refers to the ownership over the photograph created by the person. The moment the shutters are released, according to the law, th...

NCS refers to No Copyright Sound. Billy Woodford, an Englishman, launched the record label NoCopyrightSounds, or NCS, in 2011. Following Alan Walker's launch of "Faded," which quickly became a ...

A patent acts as a limited barrier for new ideas and inventions. Patent is a legal right that is given to the inventor by the government for a specific period of time. No one can copy, use, sel...

An intellectual[1] is a person whose works, skills, studies, etc, with regard to a variety of different ideas. Property designates those things that are commonly recognised as being the possess...

"The Plaintiff, renowned for their luxury brand "BVLGARI and its iconic SERPENTI collection, has secured a crucial ex-parte ad-interim injunction against the Defendant, Amaris Jewels, for alleged...

In the annals of contemporary urban development, China's "ghost cities" stand as both an architectural marvel and a testament to the complexities of economic ambition. Contrary to the...

This article delves into Chamber appeal against an order dated October 16, 2017, issued by the Joint Registrar. The appeal challenges objections raised by the defendants regarding the admissibi...

This article examines the legal principles surrounding the rectification of a trademark registration based on prior use of a trade name. It focuses on a petition brought under Sections 47 and 5...

This legal analysis examines a trademark dispute involving the plaintiff's mark 'ALRISTA' and the defendant's mark 'ALSITA'. Both marks pertain to pharmaceutical formulations used in diabetes-r...

This article examines the legal implications and judicial reasoning in a recent appellate decision under Section 124 of the Trademarks Act, 1999. The case revolves around the petitioner's chall...

Background and Trademark Ownership: The Plaintiff in this case is a globally recognized manufacturer and seller of rice and allied products, including quinoa, chia seeds, and flax seeds, markete...

Within the broad realm of intellectual property rights, copyright is a reliable safeguard for artistic pursuits. Copyright, which is derived from the combination of the words "copy" a...

Patent Law In India:In India, the patent law is highly drafted unambiguously to accredit a new invention in the pharmaceutical products or vaccines and to address public health problems provide...

This article will focus on what is property rights, types, intellectual property rights and its types and what is its rights over the fictional characters. What is Property Right?Property right...

Case Laws in legal field is one of the best source of understanding a particular section or law. Casw law is the backbone of legal system. So, in this we'll focus on "Glochem Industries Lt...

The procedural complexities in commercial litigation often bring about interpretative challenges, particularly when it involves the integration of electronic evidence. One such instance arose i...

This article examines a recent case involving the rectification of the trademark "SHIV GANGA" registered under No. 3274256 in Class 01 for camphor, highlighting the application of the...

In a recent case , the Petitioner namely Casablanca Apparels Pvt. Ltd. filed a rectification petition seeking to alter the trademark 'POLO', which is registered under number 1277784 in class 25...

This legal analysis delves into a recent trademark dispute between the Plaintiff, who has held a trademark registration for "MASTIH" since 1992, and the Defendant, who applied for the registrat...

This article analyzes the legal implications of the appeal filed under Section 19(2) of the Designs Act, 2000, concerning the cancellation of a registered design for an air cooler. The appeal c...

This article analyzes the legal intricacies of Section 28 of the Trademarks Act, 1999, particularly when parties hold trademark registrations in different classes. The focal point is a first ap...

This article explores the nature and scope of punishment under Order 39 Rule 2A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), in the context of a breach of an injunction order. The case study inv...

Intellectual property rights (IPR) are the ideas, inventions, and creative expressions for which there is a public willingness to bestow it with the status of property. These are the rights giv...

DRM is about tracking who can do what with digital content and this includes social, institutional, and legal aspects as well as software in the media player and/or communication network.(DRM) ...

This article delves into a legal case concerning the refurbishment and sale of Hard-Disk Drives (HDDs) by refurbishers in India, focusing on the implications of trademark infringement when the ...

This article examines a legal judgment where the court restrained the defendant from using the trademarks LW and LW+. The case emphasizes the importance of genuine evidence over similar letters...

This article analyzes a legal judgment wherein the court denied an interim injunction sought by the plaintiff to restrain the defendants from allegedly infringing on their trademarks. The decis...

This article examines the permissible scope of amendments to claims in a patent application under the Patents Act, 1970, in the context of an appeal against the rejection of amended claims by t...

The patent application procedure, which is a component of intellectual property law, as well as how patent infringement is handled are all governed by patent law. Understand the fundamentals of...

The sporadic technological advancement of Artificial Intelligence was a variable that could not have been speculated to led us so far to an era of Machine Learning and development of cutting-ed...

Intellectual property (IP) laws play a crucial role in fostering innovation and creativity by providing legal protection and incentives for creators and innovators. This paper examines the rela...

Indian Patent office grants one lakh patents in past year. A bewildering headline reported by The Hindu in March 2024, showcases the remarkable growth and evolution of India's patent system. Bu...

The ruling of Calcutta High Court mandates that Vodafone must obtain a license from IPRS and pay royalties before commercially exploiting musical and literary works in their Value-Added Service...

This article analyzes the legal issue concerning the stay of civil suit proceedings under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, following the abolition of the Intellectual Property Appellat...

Here we are discussing refusal of Indian Patent Application No. 3989/DELNP/2012 concerning a probiotic formulation utilizing the Bifidobacterium longum strain NCIMB 41676 (AH1714). The Assistan...

Copyright law safeguards original expressions of ideas and concepts, but it does not confer protection on ideas or concepts themselves. This article examines a recent legal case involving the r...

Abstract: The doctrine of Sweat of the Brow, once a cornerstone of copyright law, has undergone significant evolution in English and Indian legal systems. Initially, it granted copyright protec...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plays a central role in the registration and protection of trademarks in the United States. As the federal agency responsible for granting ...

Trademark disputes often arise when businesses clash over the usage of similar or identical marks that could potentially confuse consumers or dilute the distinctiveness of a brand. In this anal...

Plaintiff's Claim: The plaintiff initiated a lawsuit claiming that the defendant infringed on their proprietary rights associated with the trademark "CONSOLETTE." Injunction Request...

In a recent ruling by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, the interpretation of Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding the display of old company names came under scrutiny in a case wher...

Trademark protection is fundamental to safeguarding the distinctiveness and reputation of brands in commerce. However, disputes often arise when trademarks are allegedly diluted through widespr...

In the intricate world of trademarks and intellectual property, clashes often arise when similar marks are used for related goods or services. One such dispute unfolded between "CROCKSCLUB...

The case at hand involves a dispute between two parties, each utilizing similar trademarks in the safety shoe industry. The plaintiff asserts rights over the trademark "TIGER," while ...

The subject matter of this legal analysis revolves around a petition seeking rectification of copyright MYA, with the petitioner contending that Respondent No. 1 is not the original creator of ...

The legal dispute between P M Diesel and Thukral Mechanical Works over the trademark "FIELDMARSHAL" highlights the complexities and nuances inherent in trademark litigation. Following...

The case at hand involves patent litigation between FMC and NATCO, encompassing multiple legal fora including the High Court of Delhi and the District Court in Chandigarh. Here I aim to provide...

The case under consideration revolves around the assertion of trademark rights by the Plaintiff in the Indian market, despite the absence of actual use of the mark within India. The central con...

This case delves into the intricacies of territorial jurisdiction concerning a legal case where the defendant contested the court's jurisdiction by claiming a shift in office location. Despite ...

Trademark opposition proceedings represent a vital stage in the trademark registration process, allowing interested parties to challenge the registration of a trademark that they believe confli...

India's trademark laws have changed a lot over time. These changes show how much India understands the importance of protecting ideas and brands to help businesses grow and trade globally. Let'...

Background of the Case The case at hand revolves around a dispute wherein the defendant claims prior user rights over a mark imprinted on the cover of a book allegedly published in 1995. To su...

Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act 1970 prohibits the grant of patents for inventions that are mere enhancements of known substances, unless such enhancements result in a significant improve...

Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act 1970 prohibits the grant of patents for inventions that are mere enhancements of known substances, unless such enhancements result in a significant improve...

In the case at hand, the Appellant, Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, has sought appellate relief against the decision of the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs to refuse the grant ...

The Rectification Petition: Case at hand refers to the process of correcting or removing a registration from an official record or register. In this case, the registration for "ROSHAN"...

The petitioner has challenged the decisions made by the Trade Mark Registry (Respondent No. 2) regarding two Form TM-24 applications submitted by Respondent No. 1. These applications were for u...

The Petitioner filed cancellation petition seeking cancellation of concept note under the title Virtual Expo. The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi rectified the impugned copyright. The Rectificat...

Introduction: The question arose before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay regarding the appealability of orders made under Section 21(1) of the Patents Act 1970 in this case. This article aim...

Ensuring the protection of innovative and creative outputs is a crucial element in the field of intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement and litigation. IPR holders preserve the integrity...