Patent Rejection for Vehicle Monitoring System reversed by Court
The Madras High Court allowed the appeal filed by TVS Motor Company against the rejection of its patent application pertaining to a Vehicle Monitoring System. The Court observed…
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Numerical Trademarks and Their Registrability: A Review of the 2929 Case
The Delhi High Court has recently allowed the registration of the numerical mark ‘2929’ for cosmetic products. The Court stated that numerals can function as any other trademarks…
Revocation is Distinct from Invalidity Defence and Survives Patent Expiry, rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that a revocation petition under Section 64 of the Patents Act is distinct from an invalidity defence under Section 107 and remains valid…
PS2 Copyright Case: AR Rahman vs Dagar Brothers — Delhi HC Orders Credit, ₹2 Cr Deposit
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.…
Can an Oversight by a Patent Agent Be a Ground for Abandoned Patent Application Revival?
Delhi High Court restores Ciena’s patent after agent oversight, affirming that patent application revival is possible under bona fide errors. Recognizing the global pursuit and lack of intent…
Manash Lifestyle’s “FACES” Trademark Secured in Court
Delhi High Court upholds FACES trademark, orders to remove deceptive ‘FACES BY SHABINA KUNDIAL’ mark registered under Class 44.
Indian Patent Term Extension Rejected, Section 53 Constitutionally Upheld
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…
Failure to Disclose Prior Art in Hearing Notice Violates Procedural Fairness, Rules Calcutta High Court
Introduction The Calcutta High Court recently overturned the Controller’s decision to reject a patent application in the case of UCB Pharma GmbH & Anr. v. The Controller of…
Trademark Application Refusal Overturned in Mocemsa Case
Introduction In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of M/S. Mocemsa Care (“Mocemsa”) in its appeal against the trademark application refusal by the Trade…
Toy Building Block Design: Defendant’s silence equals admission of infringement
Introduction In this case, Bol7 Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (“Bol7” or “Plaintiff”) filed a suit for a permanent injunction against Flipkart Internet Private Limited & Ors. (“Defendants”). The Bol7…