The Bombay High Court, in Navya Network Inc. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, set aside a patent refusal for a "Medical Research Retrieval Engine," ruling that…
Anjali Santhosh · 13 May 2026
The Delhi High Court interprets Section 3(d) in the agrochemical context by extending efficacy beyond therapeutic effect to encompass stability, usability, and practical field performance.
Neetha Mohan · 12 May 2026
In Mold-Tek Packaging Limited v. Pronton Plast Pack Pvt. Ltd., the Delhi High Court found both tamper-evident packaging patents valid and prima facie infringed, granted an interim injunction,…
Gaurav Mishra · 11 May 2026
In the case of Mr. David Davidar vs Ms. Sivasundari Bose, two novels set in South India turned into a long dispute over copyright and reputation. Ms. Bose…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 8 May 2026
BananaIP is hiring a Senior Trademark Associate for its Bengaluru office. The position is intended for professionals with at least 5 years of direct trademark experience who can…
Gaurav Mishra · 7 May 2026
The Delhi High Court has ordered Xiaomi to deposit ₹272 crore as pro tem security in a standard essential patent infringement suit filed by Malikie Innovations Ltd., which…
Gaurav Mishra · 6 May 2026
When a Chinese manufacturer's Indian agent registers the STELLADEXIN trademark and the manufacturer later authorises a rival to sell the same cookers in India, who can claim infringement?…
Gaurav Mishra · 5 May 2026
When the Bombay High Court dismissed a patent applicant's appeal after a Single Judge upheld the Controller's refusal, the applicant tried a second round before the Division Bench.…
Gaurav Mishra · 4 May 2026
In the case of R. Kishore Kumar v. M S R R Cine Productions, the court decided who qualified as the producer and copyright owner of MANI, which…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 1 May 2026
The Delhi High Court has set aside a post-grant revocation of a patent covering a cattle manure-derived hard carbon process for sodium-ion batteries, finding that the Deputy Controller…
Gaurav Mishra · 30 Apr 2026
Indian courts have made copyright enforcement faster and more effective. But, the same court friendly environment is now being used by some copyright owners to send intimidatory notices,…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 29 Apr 2026
Can a pharmaceutical giant claim exclusive rights over the letters 'A' and 'Z'? The Delhi High Court, in Alkem Laboratories v. Prevego Healthcare, refused an interim injunction in…
Gaurav Mishra · 28 Apr 2026