Can a Pre-Grant Opposition Survive After Patent Grant?
The Delhi High Court confirmed that once a patent grant order is signed, a pre-grant opposition under Section 25(1) is no longer valid. This case involving Vertex Pharmaceuticals…
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Interim Relief to FDC in KROMALITE Trademark Dispute
In a significant trademark ruling, the Delhi High Court sided with FDC Limited, granting interim injunction against Palsons Derma for using "CHROMALITE", a mark found deceptively similar to…
AbbVie’s Patent Refusal Upheld over Impermissible Shift from Treatment to Product Claims
The Delhi High Court has dismissed AbbVie's appeal regarding the refusal of their patent application for an anti-cMet antibody-drug conjugate. The court found the proposed amendments exceeded permissible…
Blackberry’s Patent Refusal Set Aside by Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside the Indian Patent Office’s refusal of Blackberry’s communication patent application. Citing a lack of reasoning and violation of natural justice principles,…
Captain Morgan Prevails Over Captain Blue in Trade Mark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Diageo’s “Captain Morgan” trademark, rejecting the registration of “Captain Blue” due to deceptive similarity and absence of bona fide…
Numerical Trademarks and Their Registrability: A Review of the 2929 Case
The Delhi High Court has recently allowed the registration of the numerical mark ‘2929’ for cosmetic products. The Court stated that numerals can function as any other trademarks…
Revocation is Distinct from Invalidity Defence and Survives Patent Expiry, rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that a revocation petition under Section 64 of the Patents Act is distinct from an invalidity defence under Section 107 and remains valid…
PS2 Copyright Case: AR Rahman vs Dagar Brothers — Delhi HC Orders Credit, ₹2 Cr Deposit
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.…
Can an Oversight by a Patent Agent Be a Ground for Abandoned Patent Application Revival?
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…
Manash Lifestyle’s “FACES” Trademark Secured in Court
Delhi High Court upholds FACES trademark, orders to remove deceptive ‘FACES BY SHABINA KUNDIAL’ mark registered under Class 44.