DISPOWAY Trademark Disposal Set Aside: Hearing Notice Not Received
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of the DISPOWAY trademark application due to non-receipt of the hearing notice. The case has been remanded for a fresh…
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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (August 9th to 16th)
This report details Indian patent and design statistics for August 9th to 16th, 2024, with city-wise analysis of publications, grants, and examinations. Yearly trends and insights into patent…
Delhi High Court Prioritizes Cases Involving Persons with Disabilities
The Delhi High Court has issued a circular on 24.07.2024, mandating that litigants and advocates dealing with disability cases inform the Joint Registrar/Deputy Registrar for priority listing. This…
A doped order on method of doping, court clarifies
The Madras High Court upheld the Patent Office’s refusal of IIT Madras’s patent application for a method of doping potassium into ammonium perchlorate. The judgment clarifies the application…
Jumbo Tramples Haathi Trademark Registration
The Calcutta High Court set aside the Registrar's decision in a trademark dispute involving similar elephant marks for tea products. The court held that the respondent's mark was…
Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal
The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (August 2nd to 9th)
This weekly report presents patent and design statistics in India for August 2nd to 9th, 2024, including city-wise publication, examination, and grant figures. The analysis is based on…
Indian IP Office Orders Re-evaluation of Trademark Applications
The Indian IP Office has initiated a re-evaluation of trademark applications handled by QCI-appointed officers. This two-tier review seeks legal compliance and swift resolution, with designated officers and…
Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion
The Gujarat High Court clarified that trademark infringement requires a holistic comparison of marks and their respective goods or services. The court found no likelihood of confusion between…
Full and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte Injunctions
The Bombay High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a trademark dispute due to Atyati's suppression of material facts regarding Cognizant's prior logo use. This decision reiterates the…
Clarifying Product-by-Process Patent Claims in India – West Bengal Chemicals v. GTZ
The Calcutta High Court has clarified the standards for product-by-process patent claims in India, focusing on the necessity of expert evidence in infringement cases. The decision in West…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 26th to August 2nd)
The latest Indian patent and design statistics from July 26th to August 2nd, 2024, highlight changes in patent publications, grants, and design registrations across major cities. This analytical…