In this week’s IP-Astro post, we explore how cosmic trends align with intellectual property strategies. From filing NDAs and trademarks to tackling social media misuse and digital licensing,…
Rakesh Krishnan · 14 Jun 2025
In a design piracy case involving self-inking stamps, the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal filed by Trodat GmbH and its affiliate against an order that allowed Addprint…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 13 Jun 2025
In two recent decisions, the Madras High Court reversed patent application rejections under Section 3(i), clarifying that only diagnostic methods disclosing pathology per se fall within the exclusion.…
Neetha Mohan · 12 Jun 2025
The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of Tekelec Inc., setting aside the rejection of its patent application under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. The…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 11 Jun 2025
The Delhi High Court cancelled the F1 trademark held by Formula One in Class 36 for non-use in India, following Epifi’s rectification petition. The decision reaffirms that trademark…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 10 Jun 2025
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the use of "Parliament" as a trademark does not violate the Emblems and Names Act if used as a common noun.…
Intellepedia · 9 Jun 2025
In this week’s IP-Astro edition, we take a fun and imaginative look at how each zodiac sign might symbolically approach intellectual property decisions as the Sun enters Gemini.…
Rakesh Krishnan · 7 Jun 2025
In a trademark infringement dispute between IndiaMART Intermesh Ltd. (“IndiaMART”) and PUMA SE (“PUMA”), the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court set aside a prior injunction restraining…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 6 Jun 2025
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the refusal of ITC’s patent application for a nicotine aerosol device. The Court found that the Controller’s reliance on morality grounds…
Intellepedia · 5 Jun 2025
The Madras High Court has allowed Kemin Industries' patent on an enzyme-based animal feed method, overturning the Controller’s Section 3(i) refusal. The Court ruled that the method involves…
Intellepedia · 4 Jun 2025
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court overturned the rejection of an anti-cancer patent filed by Taiho Pharmaceutical. The Court highlighted that objections under Section 3(d) must…
Neetha Mohan · 3 Jun 2025
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal by Oswaal Books and Learnings Private Limited (“Oswaal Books”) challenging the refusal of their trademark application for…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 2 Jun 2025