Temporary Injunction Cases
This post examines two landmark Indian cases where courts declined temporary injunctions in patent infringement suits. The judgments clarify the principles guiding interim relief, including the need for…
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Patenting Inventions by Researchers in Universities
This article outlines essential legal guidelines for patenting inventions by university researchers in India. It discusses IP ownership, university policies, and the significance of correctly naming co-inventors in…
Temporary Injunction – F. Hoffmann-LA Roche Vs. Cipla
The Court refused a temporary injunction in the Roche vs Cipla patent dispute, highlighting non-disclosure, validity challenges, and public interest considerations. This analysis discusses the legal principles applied…
Public Access to TKDL under an Open Source Model
This article explores the proposal to provide public access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library using an open source model. It assesses the legal foundations, strengths, and challenges…
First IP dialogue between India and US, Broadcom versus Volkswagen, Sony and Lenovo patent licensing deal, EPO Joins WIPO’s Digital Access Service and more
The post covers the first ever India US IP dialogue, highlighting key bilateral discussions on intellectual property policy. It also reports on notable patent disputes, licensing agreements, and…
Patenting a Food Recipe?
This post analyses the patentability of food recipes in India, focusing on exclusions under section 3 of the Indian Patent Act. It explores when a food recipe may…
Is a Method of Massaging Patentable subject matter?
The post analyses whether massage methods can be patented in India, highlighting the distinction between non-medical and medical methods under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act. It references…
Waiving Moral Rights Can Be Moral
This analysis explores whether moral rights can be waived under different legal systems, with a focus on Indian copyright law. The issue remains unsettled by legislation and case…
Value of Intellectual Property for Music Bands
This post explores the legal value of intellectual property for music bands in India, with an emphasis on trademark and copyright protection. It outlines essential registration procedures and…
TRAI Act Prevails over Copyright, Netflix sued for copyright infringement, ToH deal with Google and more.
The Supreme Court has clarified that the TRAI Act takes precedence over copyright law in matters of public interest, impacting TV channel pricing. The post also covers ongoing…
Temporary Injunction: Mariappan Vs. A.R. Safiullah
This post analyses the Mariappan vs AR Safiullah case on temporary injunctions in Indian patent disputes. The court scrutinised inventive step and the requirements for interim relief, ultimately…
Temporary Injunction: J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments
In J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments, the Court examined criteria for granting a temporary injunction in a patent infringement suit. The analysis considered patent validity, infringement, and the…