The recent judgement of the Calcutta High Court in BASF SE v. Joint Controller of Patents warrants attention for multiple reasons, particularly as it addresses...
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Copyright 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 TestsRegents’ Patent on Live Salmonella Vaccine Fails to Meet Disclosure Requirements, Court Rules
The Delhi High Court recently upheld the Controller of Patents' decision to reject an appeal filed by the Regents of the University of California (hereafter...
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In a recent decision, the Calcutta High Court upheld an appeal filed by BTS Research International Pty Ltd (“BTS”) challenging the rejection by the Assistant...
Read more about Hybrid Cell Inventions: Section 3(j) of the Patents Act Does Not ApplyFrom Algorithms To AI: Patentability Under The 2025 CRI Draft Guidelines
The 2025 Draft CRI Guidelines issued by the Indian Patent Office refine the criteria for patentability of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs), emphasizing technical effect, inventive step, sufficiency of disclosure, and proper claim drafting for AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies.
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The Delhi High Court upheld ITC’s injunction against Arpita Agro, restraining the company from using the trademark ‘POWRNYM.’ The Court ruled that the mark was deceptively similar to ITC’s ‘NIMYLE’ and ‘JOR-POWR,’ violating trademark rights. The judgment emphasized that contractual obligations and trade dress similarities must be strictly adhered to in trademark disputes.
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The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Arcturus Therapeutics, overturning the Controller’s rejection of its patent application on procedural grounds. The Court emphasized that procedural compliance should not override substantive examination, directing the Patent Office to reassess the application on its merits.
Read more about Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinationsMadras High Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Suit, Allows Coexistence of Technologies
The Madras High Court ruled on a patent infringement dispute involving Arumugam Rajendra Babu and Ashok Leyland over battery-swapping technology. The Court found no infringement and dismissed both the suit and counterclaims, allowing both parties to coexist. The ruling addressed prior art, novelty, and the scope of patent protection in the electric vehicle sector.
Read more about Madras High Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Suit, Allows Coexistence of TechnologiesThe Battle for Respect continues: Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial
The Delhi High Court addressed the appeals in the Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial trademark dispute. The case involved phonetic similarity, consumer confusion, and corporate branding rights. The Court maintained the status quo, requiring disclaimers in advertisements and setting a final hearing for April 2025.
Read more about The Battle for Respect continues: Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan FinancialCGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM headquarters to New Delhi, as per the Gazette of India notification dated February 25, 2025. The new office is now operational at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Dwarka, New Delhi. This move aims to enhance coordination with central regulatory bodies and improve India’s intellectual property administration.
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