The Madras High Court dismissed Navya Network Inc.’s appeal against the Patent Controller’s refusal, ruling that the claimed invention was obvious to a person skilled in the art. The judgment clarifies the approach to inventive step and non-patentability under Indian patent law, reinforcing standards for algorithm and method claims.
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In a major copyright case over Ponniyin Selvan 2’s song “Veera Raja Veera,” the Delhi High Court ruled partially in favour of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar against A.R. Rahman and others, ordering credits to the Junior Dagar Brothers, a ₹2 crore deposit, and ₹2 lakh costs.
Read more about PS2 Copyright Case: AR Rahman vs Dagar Brothers — Delhi HC Orders Credit, ₹2 Cr DepositWorld IP Day 2025: Wishing You a Soulful and Musical Intellectual Property Celebration
World IP Day 2025 celebrates the vital role of music creators and the importance of protecting musical creativity through intellectual property rights. This year’s theme, “Music and IP: Accelerating Creativity”, highlights how IP empowers musicians to share their creative art while sustaining their livelihoods. We call for respect, recognition, and stronger support systems for music creators worldwide. Wishing you a Soulful and Musical World IP Day.
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Delhi High Court restores Ciena’s patent after agent oversight, affirming that patent application revival is possible under bona fide errors. Recognizing the global pursuit and lack of intent to abandon, the Court set aside the IPO’s order and allowed a fresh response to the FER.
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Delhi High Court upholds FACES trademark, orders to remove deceptive ‘FACES BY SHABINA KUNDIAL’ mark registered under Class 44.
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Delhi High Court declares “PETER ENGLAND” a well-known trademark, citing strong brand presence and trademark infringement by the defendants.
Read more about PETER ENGLAND joins India’s list of Well-Known TrademarksIndian Patent Term Extension Rejected, Section 53 Constitutionally Upheld
Patent Term – Section 53 Challenge The appellants, Gunjan Sinha @ Kanishk Sinha and another, acquired a patent for a “fuel cell system and an...
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Introduction The Calcutta High Court recently overturned the Controller’s decision to reject a patent application in the case of UCB Pharma GmbH & Anr. v....
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World IP Day and the Best of IP in Music With WIPO’s call to “Feel the Beat of IP” World IP Day 2025 brings music...
Read more about Offbeat and Out of Tune: Copyright’s Missing Rhythm in Indian MusicIndian IP Office Rolls Out Utility for Patent, Design, Trademark, Copyright & GI Statistics
The Indian IP Office has launched an online IP Statistics Dashboard offering real-time data on filings and registrations across IP types. Users can explore patent, trademark, copyright, design, and GI trends with interactive tools. Though provisional, the tool centralizes valuable insights into India’s IP landscape.
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