Cannot raise new ground while refusing patent, rules Delhi High Court
Delhi HC set aside a patent refusal against Proprietect L P, citing violation of natural justice, failure to consider amended claims, and lack of reasoning.
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Disco Dancer Copyright in Court: Remake, Adaptation, or Sequel?
In a recent case involving the iconic film Disco Dancer, the Bombay High Court examined whether a stage musical and a proposed new film were a remake, an…
Delhi High Court Patent Injunction: Aquestia Wins Against Automat Industries
Delhi High Court grants patent injunction to Aquestia, stopping Automat from selling Hydromat valves over suspected patent infringement.
Newer ‘Blue-Jay’ Mark knocked off the League
The Delhi High Court has struck down the ‘BLUE-JAY’ trademark, siding with Major League Baseball against PMS Creations. The Court held that MLB’s prior use and transborder reputation…
Trademark Pride and Precedent: Blenders Pride, London Pride, and Imperial Blue on the Rocks
In the case of Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd vs Karanveer Singh Chhabra, the Supreme Court of India considered whether the respondent’s use of the mark “LONDON PRIDE”…
Patented But Still Infringing: Delhi HC Stops Hydromat Valve Sales
In the case of Aquestia Limited vs Automat Industries Private Limited & Ors., the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendants from manufacturing and selling…
Delhi High Court Remands Trademark Applications for Re-Examination
In the case of M/s Kamdhenu Limited v. Union of India & Ors., the Delhi High Court exercised suo moto jurisdiction under Article 226 to address procedural lapses…
Squibb Secures Interim Injunction Against Zydus in Nivolumab Patent Dispute
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Zydus from launching its Nivolumab biosimilar, siding with Squibb’s claim of imminent patent infringement.
Music Creation and Copyright Transfers
In the case of Rajesh Jhaveri v. Saregama India Limited & Anr., the Bombay High Court dismissed a bid for interim injunction restraining Saregama from exploiting songs from…
Court Allows Extraordinary Search to Protect Confidential Information
The Delhi High Court has permitted an extraordinary search to protect Ventum Dynamics Limited’s confidential information from potential misuse by a former consultant. The order includes the appointment…