In a case involving competing claims over the geographical indication (GI) “Pisco” for grape spirit, the Delhi High Court recently upheld Chile’s registration and dismissed Peru’s challenge.
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Trademark Registrations are Pan-India
The High Court reinstated an injunction in favour of Rainbow Hospitals, confirming that trademark registrations are pan-India in scope and shield brand owners from dishonest adopters, irrespective of geographical overlap.
Read more about Trademark Registrations are Pan-IndiaCoca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step Analysis
Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.
Read more about Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step AnalysisMadras High Court Orders Fresh Review of Shaperon’s Skin Disorder Patent Rejection
The Madras High Court has overturned the rejection of Shaperon Inc’s patent for skin disorder treatment compositions, citing inadequate assessment of prior arguments and international patent approvals. The case has been remanded for fresh consideration by a different officer, with a new decision expected within four months.
Read more about Madras High Court Orders Fresh Review of Shaperon’s Skin Disorder Patent RejectionHorizontal to Vertical inversion of letters not a ‘substantial amendment’ of trademark
Delhi High Court sets aside Registrar’s cancellation of a trademark, ruling that vertical inversion of letters is not a substantial amendment under trademark law.
Read more about Horizontal to Vertical inversion of letters not a ‘substantial amendment’ of trademark‘Parliament’ Isn’t Just for Politicians
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the use of “Parliament” as a trademark does not violate the Emblems and Names Act if used as a common noun. This ruling enables businesses to use such terms in branding, as long as they don’t imply a direct association with governmental institutions.
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The Calcutta High Court has set aside the refusal of ITC’s patent application for a nicotine aerosol device. The Court found that the Controller’s reliance on morality grounds under Section 3(b) was improper and unsupported by cited documents, ensuring a fresh review of the patent.
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The Madras High Court has allowed Kemin Industries’ patent on an enzyme-based animal feed method, overturning the Controller’s Section 3(i) refusal. The Court ruled that the method involves feed supplementation rather than treatment, confirming novelty and inventive step in the process.
Read more about Patent for Enzyme-Based Animal Feed Supplementation Cleared of Section 3(i) RefusalInterim Relief to FDC in KROMALITE Trademark Dispute
In a significant trademark ruling, the Delhi High Court sided with FDC Limited, granting interim injunction against Palsons Derma for using “CHROMALITE”, a mark found deceptively similar to FDC’s “KROMALITE”. The decision underscores brand integrity and affirms legal safeguards against consumer confusion in pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors.
Read more about Interim Relief to FDC in KROMALITE Trademark DisputeAbbVie’s Patent Refusal Upheld over Impermissible Shift from Treatment to Product Claims
The Delhi High Court has dismissed AbbVie’s appeal regarding the refusal of their patent application for an anti-cMet antibody-drug conjugate. The court found the proposed amendments exceeded permissible scope under the Indian Patents Act.
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