Patent refusal order set aside, matter remanded back for DeNovo consideration
The Delhi High Court set aside a patent refusal order under section 15 of the Patents Act, directing a de novo reconsideration. The case underscores the need for…
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Patent (Amendment) Rules 2024 come into effect, significant changes introduced.
The Patent (Amendment) Rules 2024 bring notable procedural changes to the Indian patent system, including shorter timelines, new forms, and updated requirements. These amendments aim to simplify processes…
Kudos Pharma v. Natco Pharma: A case on patent claims, coverage, validity and infringement.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Kudos Pharma v. Natco Pharma reviews crucial aspects of patent law, including credible challenge and the distinction between patent coverage and disclosure.…
The words ‘KONDRU’ and ‘LOBAN’ are Publici Juris, says the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that 'KONDRU' and 'LOBAN' are generic terms and cannot be monopolised as trademarks. The judgment emphasises that such terms, being publici juris,…
The changing dynamics of Infringement, Stay of Suit and damages in Trademark Cases
This post discusses recent High Court decisions on trademark infringement, stay of suit, and damages in India. It offers an objective analysis of key legal principles and practical…
Patent refusals: The need for clarity and details beyond mere objections.
The Delhi High Court has stressed the necessity for detailed reasoning in patent refusal decisions. In this case, the absence of specific analysis and clarity in rejecting a…
Use of mark “NOVYA” for selling ‘Ghee’ amounts to passing off and infringement of the mark “NOVA”
The Delhi High Court ruled that selling ghee under the mark NOVYA constitutes passing off and infringement of the registered NOVA trademark. The Court’s decision imposed a permanent…
Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorised use of Bentley Systems' software, addressing copyright infringement claims. The order underscores the protection of international software copyrights…
Objections regarding insufficiency of disclosure in patent applications must be clear and unambiguous
The Delhi High Court has reiterated that objections on insufficiency of disclosure in patent applications must be clear and precise. Procedural lapses by the Indian patent office can…
Courts Weigh on Inordinate Delay in Patent Orders and Scope of Claim Amendments
The Delhi and Madras High Courts recently set aside patent refusal orders, addressing inordinate delays and the scope of permissible claim amendments. These judgments clarify key patent law…