Fake Volvos Got Legally Grilled: A Trademark Tale Gone Off Route
Volvo clamps down on fake buses mimicking the grille slash mark, reinforcing trademark law’s role in consumer protection and brand integrity.
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Patent Application for System to Locate Users on P2P Networks Refused under Section 3(k)
The Delhi High Court has upheld the refusal of a patent application for a system that locates users on peer-to-peer networks. The Court ruled that the invention was…
Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 5–11)
Where planets, patents, and punchlines collide! This week’s IP horoscope offers startup founders and creators a fun, India-specific guide to safeguarding their innovations—minus the legal jargon or cosmic…
Trademark Registrations are Pan-India
The High Court reinstated an injunction in favour of Rainbow Hospitals, confirming that trademark registrations are pan-India in scope and shield brand owners from dishonest adopters, irrespective of…
Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step Analysis
Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.
Madras High Court Orders Fresh Review of Shaperon’s Skin Disorder Patent Rejection
The Madras High Court has overturned the rejection of Shaperon Inc’s patent for skin disorder treatment compositions, citing inadequate assessment of prior arguments and international patent approvals. The…
Indian Patent Office Issues Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 – Version 2.0: Key Additions and Changes
Version 2.0 of the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 introduces updated examination procedures for AI, blockchain, and quantum-based inventions, and includes an extensive annexure of examples clarifying Section 3(k)…
Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Patent Rejection Upheld for Lack of Inventive Step
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of Lummus Novolen’s patent for a Ziegler-Natta catalyst, citing lack of inventive step and similarity to prior art. Read the key…
Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (June 28–July 4)
In this week’s IP-Astro edition, we explore common IP myths through zodiac signs — from “ideas can be stolen” to “memes are free to use.” These symbolic reflections…
Employee Free to Join New Firm Despite Employer’s Non-Compete Clause – Delhi High Court
In a recent case involving a dispute over a non-compete clause, the Delhi High Court ruled that an employer cannot restrain a former employee from joining a new…
Shindengen’s Patent Application remanded for fresh consideration for lack of reasoned order
The Calcutta High Court remanded Shindengen Electric’s 2015 patent application after finding that the rejection order lacked proper reasoning. The decision emphasised the need for administrative transparency and…
Business Potential of Industrial Design in India – An unexplored goldmine
Though often overlooked in India, industrial design offers powerful commercial advantages. This blog explores its role in product differentiation, IP protection, and global competitiveness. With increasing design filings…