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CASE BRIEF : Havells India Limited. vs. Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Havells India against Panasonic, restraining the use of allegedly infringing fan designs. The case discusses key legal principles surrounding design infringement and passing off in the Indian context.

Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 19th August 2022 to 26th August 2022

This post reviews Indian patent and industrial design statistics for the week of 19th to 26th August 2022. It includes publication and grant figures, application city data, and design registration trends, compiled by the BananaIP Counsels team.

Without Proper Inventive Step Analysis, Patent Office’s Order is Unreasoned – Says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court set aside a Patent Office order rejecting Gogoro Inc’s application for lack of inventive step, citing inadequate reasoning. The case was remanded for proper analysis under Section 2(1)(ja) of the Patents Act.

Accessibility is Mandatory for Businesses says CCPD

The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has clarified that accessibility requirements under the RPwD Act apply to private businesses. Private establishments must ensure their services, especially information and communication technology products, meet prescribed accessibility standards to remain compliant.

Weekly News Update: Copyright and Entertainment Law

This week’s update reviews significant copyright and entertainment law events, including court cases affecting Indian films and international litigation. It highlights ongoing disputes over copyright infringement, royalty claims, and licensing issues.

Weekly Anti-Trust and Privacy Updates

This bulletin summarises key anti-trust and privacy law developments, including the Karnataka High Court’s decision on Intel’s CCI challenge, Sephora’s privacy law violation, and the merger of NAA with CCI’s investigation wing. The updates provide an objective analysis of current legal events.

Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates review significant legal disputes, GI recognition, and ENS domain trends. The bulletin offers clear, factual analysis focused on current IP developments.

CASE BRIEF : Mody Pumps Inc. & Ors. v. Sovereign Pumping Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

This case brief discusses the Bombay High Court’s analysis of copyright infringement in the context of engineering drawings. It highlights the distinction between artistic work under copyright law and industrial design under the Designs Act, leading to an interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff.

CASE BRIEF : Osram GmbH & Anr. Vs. Tejmeet Singh Sethi & Anr.

This post presents a detailed case brief of the Osram trademark infringement matter decided by the Delhi High Court. It highlights the legal reasoning behind granting a permanent injunction and the protection of well-known trademarks in India.

CASE BRIEF : Parvesh Kamboj & Ors. vs The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

The Delhi High Court addressed whether trademark oppositions could be filed beyond the statutory period due to the Supreme Court’s COVID-19 extension of limitation. The Court found the authorities’ actions arbitrary, allowed late oppositions, and suspended registrations pending opposition resolution.