Court Awards ₹50 Lakh to GSP Crop Science in Patent Infringement Case Over Agrochemical Formula

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Delhi HC orders ₹50 lakh in damages to GSP Crop Science for patent infringement in agrochemicals, affirming seller liability under Indian patent law.

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Patented Biologics and Section 104A: No Process Disclosure Without Proving Product Identity

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Roche sued Zydus for infringing its process patent on Pertuzumab. The Delhi High Court held that Roche had not shown Zydus’s biosimilar was identical to its product. Without identity, Section 104A did not apply, and the Court refused to compel Zydus to disclose its manufacturing process.

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ORSL vs ERSI: Delhi Court’s Juicy ruling in Johnson & Johnson ORSL Trademark Infringement Case

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Delhi HC awards Rs. 1.21 cr to J&J in the ORSL trademark case against ERSI & ElectroORS for deceptive similarity and injunction violations.

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Who Bears the Patent Credibility Challenge Burden?

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Mold Tek filed a case for infringement of its patents relating to tamper-proof plastic lids, and secured an interim injunction. The Commercial Court vacated the injunction, placing the burden of establishing validity on the patentee. The Delhi High Court reversed this, clarifying that it is the defendant’s burden to raise a credible invalidity defence under Section 107.

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Delhi High Court Revives Crocs’ Passing Off Suits Against Bata, Liberty Over Shape Trademark

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Delhi HC revives Crocs’ passing off suits, affirming coexistence of design and common law rights. Bata, Liberty among accused in shape trademark dispute.

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Indian Patent Office Issues Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 – Version 2.0: Key Additions and Changes

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Version 2.0 of the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 introduces updated examination procedures for AI, blockchain, and quantum-based inventions, and includes an extensive annexure of examples clarifying Section 3(k) exclusions.

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Shindengen’s Patent Application remanded for fresh consideration for lack of reasoned order

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The Calcutta High Court remanded Shindengen Electric’s 2015 patent application after finding that the rejection order lacked proper reasoning. The decision emphasised the need for administrative transparency and importance of importance of judicial reasoning.

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Business Potential of Industrial Design in India – An unexplored goldmine

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Though often overlooked in India, industrial design offers powerful commercial advantages. This blog explores its role in product differentiation, IP protection, and global competitiveness. With increasing design filings and cost-effective registration, it’s time Indian businesses tapped into this underused IP tool.

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Why Are Patents Expensive? A guide to patent costs and value

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This post breaks down why patents are expensive, detailing costs across various stages, from drafting to international filings. It also explains how thoughtful investment in patent services ensures stronger protection and long-term value for innovators and businesses.

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