The Madras High Court lifted an injunction on a tractor-forklift design, finding the design not new or original under Indian law. The case highlights the requirements for design registration and addresses the boundaries of industrial design protection.
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Another Dis’connected’ order by the registry, set aside by the Court
The Calcutta High Court set aside a trademark refusal for Electronica India due to lack of reasoning and significant procedural lapses, instructing the registry to provide a fresh hearing. The order highlights the importance of fair hearing practices in Indian trademark law.
Read more about Another Dis’connected’ order by the registry, set aside by the CourtDelhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld
The Delhi High Court overturned the Patent Office’s refusal of Honeywell’s patent amendments, holding that the changes were within the scope of the original claims. This ruling affirms the importance of fair and thorough examination of patent applications under Indian law.
Read more about Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments UpheldDiabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark Scrutiny
The Bombay High Court has restrained Gleck Pharma from using XIGAMET for its diabetes product, finding it deceptively similar to Glenmark’s ZITA-MET. This decision highlights the Court’s heightened scrutiny in pharmaceutical trademark cases to prevent consumer confusion and associated health risks.
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The Delhi High Court enforced an injunction against BETNEVIN, holding it infringed Glaxo’s BETNESOL trademark. The Court clarified that infringement can be determined in execution proceedings to enforce trademark decrees in India.
Read more about Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?Inventive Step Assessment: To be Anchored in Knowledge of a Person with Ordinary Skill on the Priority Date
The Delhi High Court’s decision highlights the requirement for an objective inventive step assessment anchored in the knowledge of a person skilled in the art at the priority date. The ruling emphasises the need for detailed analysis and avoidance of hindsight in patent examinations.
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The Bombay High Court has restrained Astral from infringing Pidilite’s registered container design, finding substantial similarity and upholding the design’s novelty and distinctiveness. The judgment clarifies key aspects of visual appeal and prior publication in Indian design law.
Read more about Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container DesignCourt halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status
The Bombay High Court halted the release of a film using Karan Johar’s name, citing unauthorised exploitation of his celebrity status. The court recognised his personality rights and restrained the defendants from using his name or attributes in the film.
Read more about Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity statusCrocs croaks out its clone! Court Cancels ‘Crocksclub’ trademark
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of the CROCKSCLUB trademark after finding it deceptively similar to the registered CROCS mark. The judgment highlights the need for distinctiveness and ongoing use in Indian trademark law.
Read more about Crocs croaks out its clone! Court Cancels ‘Crocksclub’ trademarkEmami vs Unilever : Court says No “Glow” to Unilever’s “Handsome”
The Calcutta High Court examined Emami’s claims against Unilever over the use of “Handsome” in skincare branding. While trademark infringement was not established, the Court found grounds for passing off and ordered Unilever to cease using the contested mark.
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