The Delhi High Court overturned a patent refusal for a PCT national phase application, stressing the importance of procedural adherence in claim examination. The Court directed a fresh…
Intellepedia · 3 Apr 2024
The Delhi High Court dismissed an interim injunction plea, holding that the use of the common surname JINDAL cannot be monopolised under trademark law. The court found no…
Intellepedia · 28 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court recently addressed the interplay between the all elements rule and the doctrine of equivalents in a patent dispute over brick-making machines. The Court granted…
Intellepedia · 27 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court has restrained the use of the TOWER trademark on dry fruits, finding a risk of consumer confusion and breach of a prior undertaking. The…
Intellepedia · 22 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court remitted the ‘Bharat’ trademark application to the Examiner for reconsideration, focusing on unresolved Section 11(1) objections. The Court clarified that the application must be…
Intellepedia · 21 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court set aside a patent refusal, holding that applications must be assessed with thorough reasoning under Section 2(1)(ja) of the Patents Act. The judgment stresses…
Intellepedia · 20 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court set aside a patent refusal order under section 15 of the Patents Act, directing a de novo reconsideration. The case underscores the need for…
Gaurav Mishra · 18 Mar 2024
The Patent (Amendment) Rules 2024 bring notable procedural changes to the Indian patent system, including shorter timelines, new forms, and updated requirements. These amendments aim to simplify processes…
Gaurav Mishra · 17 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Kudos Pharma v. Natco Pharma reviews crucial aspects of patent law, including credible challenge and the distinction between patent coverage and disclosure.…
Gaurav Mishra · 15 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court has held that 'KONDRU' and 'LOBAN' are generic terms and cannot be monopolised as trademarks. The judgment emphasises that such terms, being publici juris,…
Intellepedia · 15 Mar 2024
This post discusses recent High Court decisions on trademark infringement, stay of suit, and damages in India. It offers an objective analysis of key legal principles and practical…
Intellepedia · 14 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court has stressed the necessity for detailed reasoning in patent refusal decisions. In this case, the absence of specific analysis and clarity in rejecting a…
Intellepedia · 12 Mar 2024