The Draft guidelines for AYUSH Patent Applications
The Intellectual Property (IP) Office has issued Draft Guidelines for the processing of patent applications related to AYUSH systems and related inventions. These guidelines aim to streamline the…
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‘Big Dipper’ trademark infringement case, ruling on transborder reputation and importers’ rights
The Delhi High Court ruled on a trademark dispute between ‘Big Dipper’ and ‘Big Deeper,’ setting aside an ex parte injunction. The case centered on the assertion of…
Court clarifies distinction between business methods and technical inventions in section 3(k) related case
The Delhi High Court set aside the Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Comviva Technologies Limited’s patent application under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970. The Court recognized…
Indian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025
BananaIP’s Indian Patent and Design Statistics Report 2024 highlights a 60% increase in patent publications, a 15% drop in grants, and reduced examination rates. Delhi and Chennai emerge…
Shoes, footwears and deceptive similarity in Trademark law
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction in favor of New Balance Athletics, Inc., restraining Kiran Shoe Company from infringing its trademarks. The Court awarded ₹7,00,000 in…
Evaluation of Technical Advancement and Compliance with CRI Guidelines under Indian Patent Law
The Madras High Court allowed Idemia Identity & Security France's appeal, setting aside a refusal order under Section 3(k) for a cryptography patent. The Court ruled the order…
Court reiterates importance of protecting consumers from confusion in case of pharma products
The Delhi High Court deliberated a trademark infringement case between Modi MundiPharma and Win Health Pharma. Allegations of deceptively similar trademarks in pharmaceutical products were raised, with the…
“ACTIV” Trademark watch by CASTROL leads to win against deceptively similar mark
The Delhi High Court granted Castrol Limited a permanent injunction and damages for trademark and copyright infringement against defendants marketing deceptively similar lubricants. The judgment highlights the significance…
Court refuses interim injunction based on Patent Prosecution History
The Delhi High Court refused an interim injunction in a patent dispute over a fuel cap, citing ambiguous claims and prosecution history. The judgment highlights the need for…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (December 13th to 20th)
This weekly report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for December 13th to 20th, 2024, highlighting key data trends and city-wise breakdowns. It offers insights into patent publications,…
Cannot drive on ‘VOLVO’ and ‘FMX’ marks’ reputation rules court
The Delhi High Court has upheld the reputation of VOLVO and FMX trademarks, granting an injunction against unauthorised use by Lamina Suspension Products Ltd. The court recognised VOLVO…
Madras HC Overrules Procedural Rejection in France Telecom’s Patent Case
The Madras High Court allowed France Telecom’s writ petition, setting aside the procedural rejection of its patent application examination request. The judgment clarifies the treatment of agent errors…