Karnataka High Court to form IP Division: Sub-Committee notified
The Karnataka High Court has announced steps to establish an IP Division by forming a dedicated sub-committee to draft relevant rules. This notification brings Karnataka in line with…
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Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld
The Delhi High Court overturned the Patent Office's refusal of Honeywell's patent amendments, holding that the changes were within the scope of the original claims. This ruling affirms…
Diabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark Scrutiny
The Bombay High Court has restrained Gleck Pharma from using XIGAMET for its diabetes product, finding it deceptively similar to Glenmark’s ZITA-MET. This decision highlights the Court’s heightened…
Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?
The Delhi High Court enforced an injunction against BETNEVIN, holding it infringed Glaxo's BETNESOL trademark. The Court clarified that infringement can be determined in execution proceedings to enforce…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 7th to 14th)
The report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week of 7th to 14th June 2024, including city-wise publication and grant trends. It offers factual insights into…
Inventive Step Assessment: To be Anchored in Knowledge of a Person with Ordinary Skill on the Priority Date
The Delhi High Court’s decision highlights the requirement for an objective inventive step assessment anchored in the knowledge of a person skilled in the art at the priority…
Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container Design
The Bombay High Court has restrained Astral from infringing Pidilite’s registered container design, finding substantial similarity and upholding the design’s novelty and distinctiveness. The judgment clarifies key aspects…
Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status
The Bombay High Court halted the release of a film using Karan Johar’s name, citing unauthorised exploitation of his celebrity status. The court recognised his personality rights and…
Crocs croaks out its clone! Court Cancels ‘Crocksclub’ trademark
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of the CROCKSCLUB trademark after finding it deceptively similar to the registered CROCS mark. The judgment highlights the need for…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (May 31st to June 7th)
The report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for 31 May to 7 June 2024, with city-wise and yearly data on applications, grants, and registrations. It provides a…