Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says court
The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of Prakash Ferrous Industries, granting them an injunction over the TIRUMALA trademark for TMT steel bars. The judgment reinforces the…
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Computer Programs with Technical Effect such as enhancing speed and efficiency are patentable, reiterates the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has confirmed that computer programs with demonstrable technical effect, such as improving speed or efficiency, may be patentable under Indian law. This decision aligns…
Rebanta Healthcare gets hurt in fight over the mark “REBAHEAL”
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order restraining Rebanta Healthcare from using the REBAHEAL mark following a trademark infringement suit by Dr. Reddy’s. The court found…
DISPOWAY Trademark Disposal Set Aside: Hearing Notice Not Received
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of the DISPOWAY trademark application due to non-receipt of the hearing notice. The case has been remanded for a fresh…
A doped order on method of doping, court clarifies
The Madras High Court upheld the Patent Office’s refusal of IIT Madras’s patent application for a method of doping potassium into ammonium perchlorate. The judgment clarifies the application…
Jumbo Tramples Haathi Trademark Registration
The Calcutta High Court set aside the Registrar's decision in a trademark dispute involving similar elephant marks for tea products. The court held that the respondent's mark was…
Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal
The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been…
Indian IP Office Orders Re-evaluation of Trademark Applications
The Indian IP Office has initiated a re-evaluation of trademark applications handled by QCI-appointed officers. This two-tier review seeks legal compliance and swift resolution, with designated officers and…
Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion
The Gujarat High Court clarified that trademark infringement requires a holistic comparison of marks and their respective goods or services. The court found no likelihood of confusion between…
Full and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte Injunctions
The Bombay High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a trademark dispute due to Atyati's suppression of material facts regarding Cognizant's prior logo use. This decision reiterates the…