The latest patent news analyses trends in Indian patent filings and grants, key court orders, and major patent settlements. It includes updates on the voting machine patent, Novartis’s litigation, and industry statistics.
Read more about Voting Machine Patent, Delhi High Court restrains Natco, Samsung and Huawei settle patent dispute and moreTag: Delhi High Court
India on USTR Watch List, Delhi High Court Allows Export of Patented Drugs for Research, Pepsi Offers to Settle with Potato Farmers, and more
This week’s update highlights India’s inclusion in the USTR Priority Watch List, Delhi High Court’s allowance for export of patented drugs for research, and PepsiCo’s settlement offer to potato farmers. The post also covers patent statistics and key international IP news.
Read more about India on USTR Watch List, Delhi High Court Allows Export of Patented Drugs for Research, Pepsi Offers to Settle with Potato Farmers, and moreSuper Cassettes Industries v. Myspace Inc and Anr.
The Delhi High Court in Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace addressed intermediary liability for copyright infringement under Indian law. The court held that internet platforms may be liable for infringing content, especially after receiving notice from the copyright owner.
Read more about Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace Inc and Anr.‘Gene Sequences’ Not Copyright Worthy!
The Delhi High Court held that gene sequences cannot be protected as copyright or confidential information under Indian law. The Court highlighted the need for originality and distinguished gene sequences from computer programs, referencing relevant statutes for clarity.
Read more about ‘Gene Sequences’ Not Copyright Worthy!30 Torrent Sites Blocked, Notices to Makers of Tashkent Files and Dabangg 3, Avengers Playmoji, and more
The Delhi High Court has ordered 30 torrent sites to be blocked for copyright infringement and issued directives to ISPs and government authorities. The post also discusses legal notices to film makers and global developments in copyright enforcement and streaming services.
Read more about 30 Torrent Sites Blocked, Notices to Makers of Tashkent Files and Dabangg 3, Avengers Playmoji, and morePublicity Rights in India (Part II)
This article explores the legal framework of publicity rights in India with a focus on digital media and computer games. It analyses hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between free speech and commercial exploitation of celebrity personas.
Read more about Publicity Rights in India (Part II)‘Acquired Distinctiveness’ of Infosys Trademark
The Delhi High Court recognised acquired distinctiveness in the INFOSYS trademark, restraining the defendant from using the mark in its business name. The case highlights the need for strong trademark protection to safeguard a company’s goodwill and reputation.
Read more about ‘Acquired Distinctiveness’ of Infosys TrademarkZippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness of Zippo’s lighter design and awarded damages to the plaintiff.
Read more about Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of DelhiWho Owns the Castle?
The Delhi High Court addressed a trademark passing off dispute over the CASTLE mark in the beer industry. The court granted an injunction to the plaintiffs, preventing the defendants from using the marks CASTLE and OLDCASTLE, emphasising the importance of protection against misrepresentation.
Read more about Who Owns the Castle?Can God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the Court
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of secondary distinctiveness and set clear boundaries for trademark claims on religious names.
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