Court delivers an ‘Iconic’ ruling in JOLLY RANCHER trademark dispute
Gujarat High Court quashes Shiv Textiles' trademark suit against Iconic IP Interests LLC for lack of Indian jurisdiction and no valid cause of action under CPC.
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Court Awards ₹50 Lakh to GSP Crop Science in Patent Infringement Case Over Agrochemical Formula
Delhi HC orders ₹50 lakh in damages to GSP Crop Science for patent infringement in agrochemicals, affirming seller liability under Indian patent law.
Patented Biologics and Section 104A: No Process Disclosure Without Proving Product Identity
Roche sued Zydus for infringing its process patent on Pertuzumab. The Delhi High Court held that Roche had not shown Zydus’s biosimilar was identical to its product. Without…
Dolby v. Lava: INR 20 Crore Deposit Ordered in SEP patent infringement case
Delhi HC directs Lava to deposit ₹20 crore as pro tem security in Dolby’s SEP infringement suit involving AAC audio tech patents.
Who Bears the Patent Credibility Challenge Burden?
Mold Tek filed a case for infringement of its patents relating to tamper-proof plastic lids, and secured an interim injunction. The Commercial Court vacated the injunction, placing the…
Delhi High Court Allows Claim Amendment During Appeal in Albemarle Patent Case
The Delhi High Court allowed Albemarle Corporation to amend claims at the appellate stage, and remanded the matter back to the Patent Office for re-examination.
Patent Application for System to Locate Users on P2P Networks Refused under Section 3(k)
The Delhi High Court has upheld the refusal of a patent application for a system that locates users on peer-to-peer networks. The Court ruled that the invention was…
Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step Analysis
Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.
Madras High Court Orders Fresh Review of Shaperon’s Skin Disorder Patent Rejection
The Madras High Court has overturned the rejection of Shaperon Inc’s patent for skin disorder treatment compositions, citing inadequate assessment of prior arguments and international patent approvals. The…
Indian Patent Office Issues Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 – Version 2.0: Key Additions and Changes
Version 2.0 of the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 introduces updated examination procedures for AI, blockchain, and quantum-based inventions, and includes an extensive annexure of examples clarifying Section 3(k)…