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.

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CASE BRIEF : Phonographic Performance Ltd. vs. Union of India & Ors.

This case brief discusses the Delhi High Court’s analysis of the procedural aspects involved in the re-registration of copyright societies. The judgment underscores the significance of natural justice and fair hearing in decisions affecting intellectual property rights.

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Divisional Applications cannot exceed scope of Parent Application: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has clarified that divisional applications under the Patents Act must not exceed the scope of the parent application and require plurality of inventions in the original claims. This decision reinforces the primacy of claims in determining the scope of patent protection.

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Weekly Anti-trust and Privacy Updates

This bulletin highlights key anti-trust and privacy events, including Google’s breach in Australia, Disney’s settlement with card companies, and the CCI’s findings against Indian cement manufacturers. It offers a legal-analytical perspective on recent competition and consumer law developments.

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Indian IP Office invites entries for National IP Awards, 2021 and 2022

The Indian IP Office is inviting entries for the National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022, celebrating excellence in IP creation and innovation. Submissions are open until 31st August, 2022, with detailed guidelines and categories outlined in the official announcement.

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