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Madras High Court Rulings on Patent Application Refusals

Recent Madras High Court rulings have clarified the standards for refusing patent applications in India. The Court emphasized the need for clear, detailed reasoning in refusals, ensuring transparency…

Intellepedia · 19 Jan 2024

What happens if I don’t use my Trademark?

This article examines the consequences of not using a registered trademark in India, with reference to statutory provisions and judicial decisions. It details grounds for cancellation, exceptions, and…

Intellepedia · 18 Feb 2022

Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa

In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement…

Intellepedia · 30 Nov 2018

Doctrine of Merger and Copyright Law

The doctrine of merger prevents copyright protection when an idea and its expression are indistinguishable. Courts in India and abroad apply this principle to maintain the balance between…

Intellepedia · 23 Nov 2015