INTRODUCTION The Indian IP Office has launched a centralised online dashboard providing data on intellectual property (IP) filings across India. The dashboard is accessible at...
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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....
Read more about Toy Building Block Design: Defendant’s silence equals admission of infringementCopyright Vs Design Protection: Supreme Court’s Purely Artistic and Functional Utility Tests
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...
Read more about Copyright Vs Design Protection: Supreme Court’s Purely Artistic and Functional Utility TestsDelhi High Court Protects Hindware’s Trademark and Design Rights
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions in favor of Hindware Limited, restraining the Defendants from infringing Hindware’s trademarks and registered design. This landmark ruling underscores the importance of protecting trademark and design rights against counterfeit products.
Read more about Delhi High Court Protects Hindware’s Trademark and Design Rights2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors
The 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators report reveals a significant rise in global patent and design filings, led by contributions from key Asian economies, including India. India’s 15.7% increase in patent filings reflects a surge in domestic IP activity and aligns with global trends in computer technology and digital communication.
Read more about 2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key ContributorsDesign infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart
On 1 October 2024, the Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Kent RO Systems Ltd. in a case involving design infringement and passing off. The court restrained the defendants from selling infringing water purifiers and directed Flipkart to remove all listings of the infringing products.
Read more about Design infringing water purifiers taken down from FlipkartCourt Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift Design
The Madras High Court deliberated on whether a tractor fitted with a forklift can be considered a new vehicle and thus be eligible for design registration. The Court’s analysis focused on the novelty and innovation of the design, ultimately determining that such a combination was not new or original, leading to the vacation of an earlier injunction.
Read more about Court Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift DesignPidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container Design
On June 13, 2024, the High Court of Bombay granted Pidilite Industries Limited an interim injunction against Astral Limited, protecting its registered container design. The Court found Astral’s design to be deceptively similar and upheld the novelty and distinctiveness of Pidilite’s design.
Read more about Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container DesignIndian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 2nd to 9th)
6th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (9th February 2024) features 2,236 patent publications, 2,443 grants, and 749 registered designs.
Read more about Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 2nd to 9th)Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala provides essential insights into IP for Gen AI startups, highlighting the importance of protecting innovations. His presentation explores various forms of IP, addressing protectability and enforceability issues, and proposes strategic approaches for leveraging AI creations, offering a roadmap for startups to navigate the complex IP landscape and capitalize on their intellectual assets.
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