No Patent, No Problem? Protection of Confidential Information
In Advy Biosciences v. Swaraj Lifesciences, the Bombay High Court examined whether protection of confidential information survives without a patent when a supply deal over a goat herd…
Trade Secrets
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A Recipe for Trouble: Patents and Trade Secrets at Calcutta HC
In the case of NOCIL Ltd v. Finorchem Ltd and Anr, the Calcutta High Court considered whether a rival that plans to make the same rubber chemical, and…
Trade Secret Misappropriation Claim Denied Over Flooring Formula
Tremco (CPG) India accused former employees and rival flooring manufacturers of misappropriating its trade secrets before the Madras High Court. Weighing a trade secret misappropriation claim over a…
When Employees walk out, Do Trade Secrets walk out with them?
Karix Mobile accused three former employees and rival OneXtel of misusing trade secrets after a major client vanished overnight. Telangana High Court examines whether breach of confidence can…
What’s Not Confidential Can’t Be Protected: No Injunction for Disclosed Customer Data
In the case of Indrex Private Limited vs Suresh Balasubramanian, the Bombay High Court examined whether customer information held by a former employee remained confidential after termination of…
Court Allows Extraordinary Search to Protect Confidential Information
The Delhi High Court has permitted an extraordinary search to protect Ventum Dynamics Limited’s confidential information from potential misuse by a former consultant. The order includes the appointment…
Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case
The Karnataka High Court in the Bizotico case addressed the balance between employee rights and business confidentiality following allegations of misuse of trade secrets and defamation. The court…
Former Employees can use the Diamond Colouring Technology of their Employer, confirms the Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court refused to grant an injunction to Sonani Industries against its former employees for using diamond colouring technology, citing a lack of proprietary confidential information…
Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property
This post analyses the challenges and opportunities in protecting and enforcing intellectual property for generative AI inventions. Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala offers structured guidance on leveraging IP for…
Why Perform an IP Audit? 5 Reasons
An IP audit enables businesses to identify, classify, and protect their intellectual property assets while assessing associated risks and value. This article outlines the primary reasons for conducting…