This weekly report presents Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and design registrations, alongside international IP updates. Key highlights include India’s movement in the GIPC IP Index and the IPA’s submission for removal from the US Priority Watch List.
Read more about Patent statistics, Interesting Inventions, US GIPC’s 7th International IP Index, IPA seeks removal of India from US Priority Watch List and other Weekly Patent News updatesCategory: Intellectual Property
Medical Imaging- A Patent Insight
This article offers a patent insight into medical imaging technologies, emphasising CT and MRI advancements and patent filings in India. It highlights the innovations by major manufacturers and the importance of intellectual property in healthcare diagnostics.
Read more about Medical Imaging- A Patent InsightTrade Secret Violation – A Hypothetical Indian Case Scenario
The post provides an analytical overview of trade secret violation in India, exploring legal remedies available in the absence of a specific statute. It discusses relevant case law, contractual protection, and the challenges faced by Indian businesses regarding confidential information.
Read more about Trade Secret Violation – A Hypothetical Indian Case Scenario‘Acquired Distinctiveness’ of Infosys Trademark
The Delhi High Court recognised acquired distinctiveness in the INFOSYS trademark, restraining the defendant from using the mark in its business name. The case highlights the need for strong trademark protection to safeguard a company’s goodwill and reputation.
Read more about ‘Acquired Distinctiveness’ of Infosys TrademarkZippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness of Zippo’s lighter design and awarded damages to the plaintiff.
Read more about Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of DelhiWho Owns the Castle?
The Delhi High Court addressed a trademark passing off dispute over the CASTLE mark in the beer industry. The court granted an injunction to the plaintiffs, preventing the defendants from using the marks CASTLE and OLDCASTLE, emphasising the importance of protection against misrepresentation.
Read more about Who Owns the Castle?Audit for IP Systems to Derive Business Value
This post explores how IP audits help Indian companies develop systems that extract maximum business value from intellectual property. It outlines practical steps for policy creation and emphasises aligning IP management with overall business objectives.
Read more about Audit for IP Systems to Derive Business ValueWhat is your IP worth? Improving Revenues and Financial Value of a Company
Intellectual property is a key driver of company value and revenue growth, especially for research-driven organisations. This post discusses the importance of IP audits in India, outlining their objectives and benefits for maximising business and competitive advantage.
Read more about What is your IP worth? Improving Revenues and Financial Value of a CompanyCan God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the Court
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of secondary distinctiveness and set clear boundaries for trademark claims on religious names.
Read more about Can God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the CourtElvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell – Right of Publicity is Descendible
This post examines the landmark decision affirming the descendibility of Elvis Presley’s right of publicity. It highlights how the court recognised the estate’s authority to control and exploit his name and image posthumously.
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