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The Delhi High Court criticised the Controller of Patents for a superficial inventive step analysis in a recent patent refusal, emphasising the need for rigorous and well-reasoned assessments.…
This report reviews Indian patent and design statistics for February 2nd to 9th, 2024, detailing trends in applications, grants, and regional distributions. It offers factual analysis for IP…
The Delhi High Court clarified that trademark opposition timelines are mandatory and not subject to extension by the Registrar. The Court reinstated an opposition abandoned due to a…
The Delhi High Court ruled that a method of producing protein enriched blood serum is not a method of treatment under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act. The…
This blog post reviews key trademark infringement decisions by Indian High Courts, addressing damages, confusion, and judicial reasoning. It examines cases concerning rice, pan masala, and mosquito repellant…
The Delhi High Court has raised an important question about the proper forum for filing trademark rectification petitions in India. The issue centres on whether jurisdiction should be…
The Trade Mark Draft Rules 2024 introduce critical amendments to the existing regulatory framework, including new adjudication procedures and electronic communication standards. Public comments on these proposed changes…
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against the use of the 'Candlelight' trademark for concerts, siding with Fever Labs in a passing off dispute. The…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that product by process patent claims are to be treated as product claims, not process claims, for both patentability and infringement analysis.…
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media accounts impersonating Akshay Tanna for investment scams. The Court granted an exparte injunction, restraining further misuse of…
This post examines recent patent and trademark dispute settlements in India, focusing on the legal terms and practical implications. The cases illustrate the advantages of amicable resolution in…
This weekly report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for 26th January to 2nd February 2024, detailing city-wise publications, grants, and design registrations. The data reflects emerging trends…