Case Reviews | Intellepedia

Patent Application for System to Locate Users on P2P Networks Refused under Section 3(k)

Wooden cylinders with letters "P2P" symbolizing peer-to-peer networks, placed on a background of dollar bills. Wooden cylinders with letters "P2P" symbolizing peer-to-peer networks, placed on a background of dollar bills.

The Delhi High Court has upheld the refusal of a patent application for a system that locates users on peer-to-peer networks. The Court ruled that the invention was a computer program per se, excluded from patentability under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act.

Trademark Registrations are Pan-India

A satellite view of India at night with illuminated cities, highlighting the phrase "Trademarks 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.

Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step Analysis

A row of classic Coca-Cola glass bottles with red labels and caps, placed against a bright yellow background.

Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.

Madras High Court Orders Fresh Review of Shaperon’s Skin Disorder Patent Rejection

A woman with a serene expression is shown against a muted green background, with translucent white hexagonal molecular structures superimposed on her face and neck. The image has been used to reflect the theme of this artilce, which is Rejection of Shaperon's patent for skin disorder management

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.

Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Patent Rejection Upheld for Lack of Inventive Step

Illustration of a judge at a courtroom bench holding a gavel, smiling and giving a thumbs down, with a speech bubble saying “This is ‘Natta’ Catalyst” – a pun referring to the rejection of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst patent.

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of Lummus Novolen’s patent for a Ziegler-Natta catalyst, citing lack of inventive step and similarity to prior art. Read the key observations and legal reasoning.

Employee Free to Join New Firm Despite Employer’s Non-Compete Clause – Delhi High Court

A hand signing an "Employee Non-Compete Agreement" document, overlaid on a black-and-white background of tall office buildings, symbolising corporate employment and legal restrictions.

In a recent case involving a dispute over a non-compete clause, the Delhi High Court ruled that an employer cannot restrain a former employee from joining a new company after the termination of employment. The Court vacated an interim injunction restraining the employee from working with a client of his previous employer.

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

Illustration of a desk lamp shining light on the glowing handwritten text "Reasoned order?" set against a dark blue background.

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.

Fertilizer Patent Case: Court Blocks Sale of ‘Aladdin’ Pending Trial

Illustration of a green fertilizer bag filled with soil and leaves, featuring a prominent green "PATENTED" seal on the front, set against a light beige background.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of SML Limited, restraining the defendants from manufacturing and selling a fertilizer composition under the brand ‘Aladdin’, which was found to prima facie infringe SML’s patented invention. The Court held that the patent had survived multiple oppositions and that the plaintiff had established a strong prima facie case for infringement.

Patent Upheld, Design Dismissed: Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation – Part 1: Infringement & Relief

Illustration showing two people in discussion on the left and a justice scale on the right, with the text in between: “Dura-Line to Jain Irrigation: We Patented It. You Replicated It.” on a light green background.

This post analyzes the Delhi High Court’s decision in Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation, where the Court found patent infringement but rejected the design infringement claim.

Epifi Outspeeds F1 Trademark in Court – No Use, No Rights!

Two cars racing side-by-side toward a checkered finish line with a waving finish flag; one car with FI MONEY written on it leads as it speed past the car with F1 on it.

The Delhi High Court cancelled the F1 trademark held by Formula One in Class 36 for non-use in India, following Epifi’s rectification petition. The decision reaffirms that trademark rights require genuine and ongoing use.