Renounced Riches, Not Rights! Court upholds Sanyasi’s copyrights
The Delhi High Court held that a sanyasi can own and assign copyright in India, as seen in the case of Srila Prabhupada and the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.…
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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (May 17th to 24th)
This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for May 17th to 24th, 2024, focusing on applications, grants, and city-wise trends. Authored by BananaIP, it offers a neutral…
Monoclonal antibodies and Patents – How the Madras High Court interpreted Section 3(c)
The Madras High Court clarified the interpretation of Section 3c regarding patent eligibility of monoclonal antibodies in India. The Court held that synthetic antibodies may be patentable if…
Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity
The Calcutta High Court has clarified the scope of authors' royalty rights under Indian copyright law, affirming protections introduced by the 2012 amendment. The judgment ensures that authors…
All set for VOMISET : Court restores trademark and allows renewal beyond deadline
The Bombay High Court restored Indi Pharma’s VOMISET trademark, permitting late renewal due to non-receipt of statutory notice. The order clarifies rights under Section 25(3) of the Trade…
Court criticizes Patent Office for using outdated CRI Guidelines
The Madras High Court condemned the Patent Office’s reliance on outdated CRI guidelines in Microsoft’s patent application case, highlighting the significance of technical effect in computer related inventions.…
Note on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge
The WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge seeks to enhance transparency and fairness in the patent system. It establishes disclosure requirements and safeguards…
Victory for Novozymes: Madras High Court Overrules Patent Office’s Refusal
The Madras High Court has reversed the Patent Office's rejection of Novozymes' patent for enzyme granules in animal feed, emphasizing the need for detailed reasoning in refusal orders.…
Court says infringing brand ‘Double Kabooter’ Jaa Jaa Jaa
The Delhi High Court ordered the cancellation of the DOUBLE KABOOTER trademark, citing prior use and deceptive similarity with DABAL KABUTER BRAND. This case highlights the importance of…
Snack Wars: Haldiram’s Battle for Brand Supremacy
This post explores Haldiram's successful legal action against trademark infringement, resulting in permanent injunctions and damages. It discusses the judicial recognition of Haldiram as a well-known mark, reflecting…