Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

Recent Delhi High Court decisions in trademark infringement cases have seen courts awarding litigation costs to plaintiffs along with injunctions and damages. The post analyses how courts assess costs, either on actual litigation expenses or through reasonable estimates, providing objective insights based on reviewed judgments.

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Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases

This post analyses Delhi High Court decisions on lyricist moral rights, trade dress protection for tablet strips, and trademark revocation in the diabetic sugar sector. The cases underscore the legal importance of proper attribution, packaging distinctiveness, and the risks of trade dress copying in India.

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Indian Patent Statistics Report – 2023

The 2023 Indian Patent Statistics Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of trends in patent filings, grants, and city-wise data from 2019 to 2023. It highlights significant growth in patent activity and Bangalore’s emergence as a principal innovation centre, based on data sourced from the IP Office.

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PepsiCo’s Potato Plant Variety and Patent Agent Address Change through Form 30

The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of PepsiCo’s potato plant variety, ruling that only substantive validity grounds justify such action. The Court also clarified that patent agents should use Form 30 to update their address and email under Indian patent law.

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BananaIP’s IP Weekly: Patents & Design Stats in the First Week of Jan 2024

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for the first week of January 2024. It includes application, publication, and grant data, with emphasis on city-wise trends and the broader intellectual property landscape.

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Trademark cases relating to Cricket Helmets, Biscuits, Edible Oil, and Tobacco

This post reviews four major trademark cases from Indian courts concerning cricket helmets, biscuits, edible oil, and tobacco. It discusses legal findings on trade dress and wordmark infringement, reflecting recent trends in trademark enforcement.

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Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes

The Delhi High Court has confirmed that patent examination and pre-grant opposition are independent processes under Indian law. Pre-grant opponents are entitled to participate only on specific grounds of opposition, not throughout the examination. This distinction ensures a balanced, efficient, and legally compliant patent process.

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Trademark Value: NYKAA, A to Z, Social, and Burger King Trademark Injunctions

This post reviews four Delhi High Court trademark injunction cases involving Nykaa, Social, A to Z, and Burger King. It highlights legal strategies and court reasoning in protecting brand value and enforcing trademark rights in India.

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