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You Shouldn’t have filed a Post-Grant Opposition, says Bombay High Court

Safex Chemical India Ltd vs The Controller Of Patents And another
In this case, Safex Chemical India Limited (“Safex”) filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court with respect to the denial of the opportunity to respond to amendments in a pre-grant opposition. The patent application in the case is related to the chemical composition for increasing crop yield. Read More

CASE BRIEF : Mody Pumps Inc. & Ors. v. Sovereign Pumping Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Facts Plaintiff No. 2 was a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Plaintiff No. 1, a water pump manufacturing company incorporated in USA. Defendant No. 1...

Latest Trademark Cases in 2021 – Part 12

Pidilite Industries Limited v. Platinum Waltech Limited The Plaintiff filed this suit against the Defendant seeking relief in trade mark, copyright and designs combined with...

KYUNKI SAAS BHI KABHI BAHU THI Vs. TIDE- Rights in a Cinematographic Work

The Bombay High Court in Star India v Leo Burnett analysed copyright infringement and passing off claims regarding a popular TV serial and a detergent commercial. The Court found no infringement or passing off, emphasizing the independent creation of the commercial and the absence of character merchandising.

Patent Statistics, Interesting Inventions, Bombay HC orders Nuziveedu to pay Monsanto, Delhi HC dismisses suit filed by Crocs Inc and more patent news updates

This post covers Indian patent statistics, recent court decisions on patent infringement, and international IP developments. Notable cases include the Bombay High Court’s order in favour of Monsanto and the Delhi High Court’s decision regarding Crocs Inc. The analysis is structured and objective, reflecting current legal trends in intellectual property.

Doctrine of unclean hands- Now a defense in trademark infringement!

The Bombay High Court has introduced the doctrine of unclean hands as a defense in trademark infringement matters. If the plaintiff’s mark imitates another, relief may be denied. This ruling reshapes litigation strategies in Indian trademark law.

Laxmi Brooms and Trade Marks, Attari v. Nestlé , Ferrari’s Trade Mark Use, Saffron GI and more.

This post reviews key trade mark cases and news from India and abroad, including legal updates on religious names, infringement actions, and GI applications. It also covers trade mark licensing developments and practical tips for businesses.

Copyright assignment/licensing issues in movie sequels

This article discusses the legal dispute over copyright assignment and sequel rights in the Sarkar film series. The Bombay High Court held that remake rights were granted to Narendra Hirawat, while sequel rights remained with ZPC, clarifying crucial aspects of film copyright in India.

Film Expression and Censorship in India: Udta Punjab and Lipstick under my Burkah (Part 3)

This post explores landmark cases of film censorship in India, such as Udta Punjab and Lipstick Under My Burkha, and reviews how the CBFC’s decisions were challenged in court. It objectively analyses the legal reasoning and broader implications for freedom of expression in Indian cinema.

Hrithik, Beyonce, Infringement, Bombay High Court

This update explores recent copyright infringement cases before the Bombay High Court, shifts in entertainment licensing, and disputes around celebrity publicity rights. It analyses legal developments in digital media and government policies affecting the entertainment sector.