The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the Controller cannot collapse examination and pre-grant opposition into a single composite order to sidestep a Section 14 hearing. The decision…
Neetha Mohan · 19 Feb 2026
In the case of Oswaal Books and Learnings Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, the appellant sought registration of the mark “ONE FOR ALL” for educational…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 18 Feb 2026
Delhi High Court clarifies that no pre-grant notice is required under Section 43 and divisional applications must be filed before patent grant.
Gaurav Mishra · 16 Feb 2026
Delhi Court awards ₹10 lakh damages in ALPS GOODNESS trademark infringement case, holding sellers liable for counterfeiting and directing Flipkart to disable listings.
Gaurav Mishra · 13 Feb 2026
A personality rights injunction was granted by the Delhi High Court in favour of Vivek Anand Oberoi against alleged AI deepfakes and unauthorised use of his persona. Takedown…
Intellepedia · 11 Feb 2026
Trade mark rectification under Section 57 was allowed for removal of the ‘GMW’ mark from the Register of Trade Marks. Prior user rights in ‘GM’ were recognised for…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 10 Feb 2026
In the case of Mohamed Yusuf vs. The Registrar of Trade Marks, the appellant sought registration for a clothing brand using the device mark ‘MISS MANGO’. The Registrar…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 6 Feb 2026
Philips’ damages decree remains enforceable despite patent expiry, underscoring post-expiry enforcement rights under Indian IP law.
Sowmya S Murthy · 2 Feb 2026
The registration of the JBR trademark was cancelled after identity of marks and similarity of goods were found under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act. The Registrar’s…
Intellepedia · 30 Jan 2026
In Hirotsu Bio Science v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Delhi High Court held that branding a process as “in vitro detection” does not rescue it…
Neetha Mohan · 29 Jan 2026