In a major copyright case over Ponniyin Selvan 2's song "Veera Raja Veera," the Delhi High Court ruled partially in favour of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar against A.R.…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 26 Apr 2025
Patent Term – Section 53 Challenge The appellants, Gunjan Sinha @ Kanishk Sinha and another, acquired a patent for a “fuel cell system and an eco-friendly vehicle” via…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 24 Apr 2025
World IP Day and the Best of IP in Music With WIPO’s call to “Feel the Beat of IP” World IP Day 2025 brings music and creativity to…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 23 Apr 2025
In Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. Phonographic Performance Ltd., the Court held that Phonographic Performance Limited (“PPL”), though an assignee of copyrights, could not engage in the business…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 17 Apr 2025
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court in Cryogas Equipment Private Limited v. Inox India Limited affirmed the Gujarat High Court’s decision rejecting an application under Order VII…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 16 Apr 2025
The Madras High Court affirmed the validity of Malladi Drugs’ patent for chiral beta-amino alcohols, highlighting the invention’s novelty and inventive step. The judgment clarifies key principles on…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 23 Nov 2024
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favour of Tata Sons against trademark and trade dress infringement involving TATA COPPER+ WATER. The defendant, a first-time infringer,…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 15 Nov 2024
The Delhi High Court dismissed Wipro’s appeal against an injunction favouring Himalaya’s prior use of the EVECARE trademark. The court held that prior user rights and likelihood of…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 11 Oct 2024
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that only officers with quasi judicial authority may issue binding trademark orders under the Trade Marks Act. Orders passed by unauthorized officials…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 2 Sep 2024
The Calcutta High Court set aside the Registrar's decision in a trademark dispute involving similar elephant marks for tea products. The court held that the respondent's mark was…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 16 Aug 2024