Promised and Forgotten: How a Pre-Grant Opposition swallowed a hearing
The Bombay High Court, in AIC246 AG & Co. KG v. The Patent Office of India, has set aside a patent rejection that bypassed the mandatory Section 14…
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Caught without a Helmet: The false pleadings that sank RYNOX’s Trademark suit
Rynox Gears and Steelite India both hold registered trademarks for motorcycle-related products - RYNOX and RHYNOX respectively. When Rynox sued Steelite for trademark infringement and passing off before…
Sacred Cow, Groundless Threat: Delhi High Court on Copyrights and Amazon
In the case of Avaia Ventures Private Limited v. Wildship Enterprises Private Limited, a competitor filed successive copyright complaints on Amazon against a seller of silver plated Kamdhenu…
Dhurandhar Song Rights: Oye Oye, Not So Easy
In the case of Trimurti Films Private Limited v. B62 Studios Private Limited & Ors., the plaintiff claimed copyright ownership over Tirchi Topiwale from the film Tridev and…
AI and the Future of In-House IP Counsel Jobs in India: Which Roles Will Survive?
As AI systems grow capable of handling the routine IP tasks that occupy most Indian in-house IP teams, companies will start asking whether large internal departments are still…
No Breeze For Atomberg’s Design Claim: Bombay High Court Says Pigeon Fan Looks Different
In the case of Atomberg Technologies Private Limited v Stove Kraft Limited, the Bombay High Court dealt with a design infringement and passing off dispute relating to ceiling…
Prescription Without Diagnosis: Court Remands Patent Refusal for Medical Research Engine
The Bombay High Court, in Navya Network Inc. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, set aside a patent refusal for a "Medical Research Retrieval Engine," ruling that…
Delhi High Court Revisits the Scope of Section 3(d) in Agrochemical Patents
The Delhi High Court interprets Section 3(d) in the agrochemical context by extending efficacy beyond therapeutic effect to encompass stability, usability, and practical field performance.
Mold-Tek Wins Patent Infringement Injunction Against Former Distributor
In Mold-Tek Packaging Limited v. Pronton Plast Pack Pvt. Ltd., the Delhi High Court found both tamper-evident packaging patents valid and prima facie infringed, granted an interim injunction,…
Golden Stag Hunts Blue Mangoes: Copyright Claim Falls Short
In the case of Mr. David Davidar vs Ms. Sivasundari Bose, two novels set in South India turned into a long dispute over copyright and reputation. Ms. Bose…
Senior Trademark Associate Opening for Professionals with 5+ Years of Trademark Experience
BananaIP is hiring a Senior Trademark Associate for its Bengaluru office. The position is intended for professionals with at least 5 years of direct trademark experience who can…
Delhi HC Orders Xiaomi to Pay ₹272 Crore in Standard Essential Patent (SEP) Dispute
The Delhi High Court has ordered Xiaomi to deposit ₹272 crore as pro tem security in a standard essential patent infringement suit filed by Malikie Innovations Ltd., which…