Court Upholds Hi-Tech Arai’s Claim In HTA Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court upheld Hi-Tech Arai’s claim in the HTA trademark dispute, granting an interim injunction against the defendants for dishonest adoption and use of fabricated evidence.…
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Come On Barbie, Let Us Stop the Trademark Party
In the case of Mattel, Inc. vs. Padum Borah & Ors, the Delhi High Court barred the use of the word ‘BARBIE’ by a hospitality business, holding that…
Section 3(i) and Diagnostic Patents: Court Upholds Refusal of Prenatal Testing Method
Delhi HC rules Sequenom’s NIPT methods are excluded as “diagnostic” under Section 3(i) and hit by 3(b) for sex selection concerns, while keeping the door open for tools…
What’s Not Confidential Can’t Be Protected: No Injunction for Disclosed Customer Data
In the case of Indrex Private Limited vs Suresh Balasubramanian, the Bombay High Court examined whether customer information held by a former employee remained confidential after termination of…
Patent Associate Openings at BananaIP – Mechanical & Electronics
Openings for Patent Associates in Mechanical and Electronics at BananaIP, Bangalore—drafting, prosecution, and tech analysis for serious innovators. Apply via hr@bananaip.com.
Personality Rights Infringement via Deepfakes and Digital Misuse
The Bombay High Court’s decision in Suniel Shetty vs John Doe addresses personality rights infringement caused by deepfakes and digital misuse. The judgement clarifies the scope of legal…
Roche’s Appeal Dismissed, Path Open for Affordable Risdiplam in India
The Delhi High Court dismissed Roche’s appeal against Natco Pharma, finding the Risdiplam patent prima facie obvious due to its similarity with prior genus patents, paving the way…
Court Orders Destruction of Counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger Goods
The Delhi court granted a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger goods, ordering destruction of seized products. The decision highlights the application of trademark law…
Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Fake Videos of Journalist Sudhir Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court has ordered Meta, Google, and others to promptly remove AI-generated fake videos defaming journalist Sudhir Chaudhary. Recognising the urgent harm, the Court mandated swift…
Calcutta High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 3(h) in Patent Law: Base SE v. Controller of Patents
In Base SE v. Deputy Controller of Patents, the Calcutta High Court ruled that scientific and technical inventions addressing agricultural problems are not excluded under Section 3(h). It…