The Delhi High Court granted Premji Invest a dynamic injunction to counteract ongoing impersonation and intellectual property fraud. The order allows real-time blocking of deceptive websites and apps, ensuring robust protection for both the business and the public.
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Dispute Over a Flower: Goodwill in Relevant Trade
The Delhi High Court clarified that prior trademark use is insufficient without proven goodwill in relevant trade or market. The decision in Suparshva Swabs v AGN International highlights the importance of market-specific reputation for passing off claims and sets clear boundaries for allied goods in trademark disputes.
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The WIPO Pulse Report released recently reveals that people associate intellectual property with trust and authenticity, even as they question value and access in some regions. These shifting perceptions reflect diverse regional experiences rather than a single global pattern.
Read more about People’s Pulse on Intellectual Property and What It Means for Business TodayCarnatic Karma: Bengaluru Restaurant Barred from Using ‘Carnatic’ Mark
The Delhi Commercial Court ruled in favour of Carnatic Café in a trademark dispute with a Bengaluru restaurant using “CARNATIC.” The Court found clear infringement and upheld the plaintiff’s exclusive rights, awarding damages and making the injunction permanent.
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Delhi High Court refused FMC’s interim plea on a Cyantraniliprole intermediate, citing credible invalidity under Sections 64(1)(a) and 64(1)(e) and a tenable Gillette defence. With expiry close, damages suffice rather than an injunction.
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The Madras High Court has clarified that a product photograph can be copyrighted even if the product’s design is registered. The Court held that Section 15(1) of the Copyright Act does not bar copyright in a photograph of a registered design, as the two are distinct forms of intellectual property.
Read more about Can You Copyright a Product Photo When Design Is Registered? Madras HC ClarifiesCourt Clarifies Rules on Confidentiality Clubs and Comparable Licenses in SEP Patent Disputes: Nokia v. Asustek & Ors (2025)
Delhi Hight Court clarifies SEP rules on Confidentiality Clubs and license redactions in Nokia v. Asustek, allowing in-house access without restrictions.
Read more about Court Clarifies Rules on Confidentiality Clubs and Comparable Licenses in SEP Patent Disputes: Nokia v. Asustek & Ors (2025)Copyright Ownership in Insolvency: How IP Rights Acquired Through Compromise Prevail Over Legal Heirs
The Madras High Court confirmed that copyright ownership in insolvency acquired through a court approved compromise takes precedence over claims by legal heirs. The plaintiff was granted a permanent injunction, accounting of profits, and costs, while compensatory damages were denied due to insufficient evidence
Read more about Copyright Ownership in Insolvency: How IP Rights Acquired Through Compromise Prevail Over Legal HeirsCourt Allows EMD Millipore’s IR Spectroscopy Patent, Clarifies Scope of Sections 3(i) and 59
Delhi HC green-lights EMD Millipore’s IR spectroscopy patent and narrows the sweep of Section 3(i), while affirming compliant claim amendments under Section 59.
Read more about Court Allows EMD Millipore’s IR Spectroscopy Patent, Clarifies Scope of Sections 3(i) and 59Intra-Court Appeals Not Maintainable in Trademark Appeals: Calcutta High Court Interprets Section 100A CPC
In the case of Glorious Investment Limited vs Dunlop International Limited & Anr., the Calcutta High Court ruled that no intra-court appeal lies against an order of a Single Judge made under Section 91 of the Trade Marks Act. The court held that once a Single Judge exercises appellate jurisdiction under the Act, a further appeal is barred by Section 100A of the Civil Procedure Code.
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