The Calcutta High Court set aside the Registrar’s decision in a trademark dispute involving similar elephant marks for tea products. The court held that the respondent’s mark was deceptively similar to Girnar’s well-known “JUMBO” mark and allowed Girnar’s appeal.
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The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been remanded for fresh examination within four months, with directions to provide a hearing to Green Cross.
Read more about Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appealIndian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (August 2nd to 9th)
This weekly report presents patent and design statistics in India for August 2nd to 9th, 2024, including city-wise publication, examination, and grant figures. The analysis is based on official data and offers insights into current trends.
Read more about Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (August 2nd to 9th)Indian IP Office Orders Re-evaluation of Trademark Applications
The Indian IP Office has initiated a re-evaluation of trademark applications handled by QCI-appointed officers. This two-tier review seeks legal compliance and swift resolution, with designated officers and IT support ensuring accountability and efficiency.
Read more about Indian IP Office Orders Re-evaluation of Trademark ApplicationsEvaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion
The Gujarat High Court clarified that trademark infringement requires a holistic comparison of marks and their respective goods or services. The court found no likelihood of confusion between Unisn and Unison, highlighting the need to consider all circumstances and the anti-dissection rule in such cases.
Read more about Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of ConfusionFull and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte Injunctions
The Bombay High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a trademark dispute due to Atyati’s suppression of material facts regarding Cognizant’s prior logo use. This decision reiterates the necessity for full and transparent disclosure in ex-parte proceedings.
Read more about Full and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte InjunctionsClarifying Product-by-Process Patent Claims in India – West Bengal Chemicals v. GTZ
The Calcutta High Court has clarified the standards for product-by-process patent claims in India, focusing on the necessity of expert evidence in infringement cases. The decision in West Bengal Chemicals v. GTZ provides important guidance for pharmaceutical patent litigation.
Read more about Clarifying Product-by-Process Patent Claims in India – West Bengal Chemicals v. GTZIndian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 26th to August 2nd)
The latest Indian patent and design statistics from July 26th to August 2nd, 2024, highlight changes in patent publications, grants, and design registrations across major cities. This analytical report provides a structured overview of current trends in the Indian IP landscape.
Read more about Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 26th to August 2nd)Knowledge Transfer by Former Employee Cannot Be Enforced, Rules the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified that a former employee cannot be compelled to transfer knowledge by mandatory injunction, as such enforcement equates to personal service contracts, which are not specifically enforceable under Indian law. The court relied on established precedents and the Specific Relief Act to reach this conclusion.
Read more about Knowledge Transfer by Former Employee Cannot Be Enforced, Rules the Delhi High CourtNovartis says No to Novarish
The Bombay High Court granted Novartis an injunction against Novarish Healthcare for trademark infringement and passing off. The court found the marks deceptively similar and protected Novartis’s established rights under Indian IP law.
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