Shattering one order at a time – Court allows appeal against refusal of glass fiber patent
The Calcutta High Court overturns OCV patent rejection, reinforcing 'teaching away' doctrine, inventive step analysis, and Section 3(e) interpretation.
Indian IP law
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Once the Hearing Is Fixed, the Door Closes on New Evidence in Patent Oppositions
In the case of M/s Hi Tech Chemicals Limited vs Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr., the Madras High Court examined whether documents labeled as additional…
Trademark Trouble Brewing: What ‘COX 5001’ Got Wrong About ‘HAYWARDS 5000′
Bombay High Court grants AB Inbev a permanent injunction against Jagpin's "COX 5001" mark, ruling it infringes the "HAYWARDS 5000" and "FIVE THOUSAND" trademarks.
Carnatic Karma: Bengaluru Restaurant Barred from Using ‘Carnatic’ Mark
The Delhi Commercial Court ruled in favour of Carnatic Café in a trademark dispute with a Bengaluru restaurant using “CARNATIC.” The Court found clear infringement and upheld the…
Court Clarifies Rules on Confidentiality Clubs and Comparable Licenses in SEP Patent Disputes: Nokia v. Asustek & Ors (2025)
Delhi Hight Court clarifies SEP rules on Confidentiality Clubs and license redactions in Nokia v. Asustek, allowing in-house access without restrictions.
Frimline v. K-SMATCO: Delhi HC Rules Firmly in Pharmaceutical Patent Infringement Case
In Frimline v. K-SMATCO, Delhi HC granted interim relief over patent IN 382949, citing strong prima facie infringement of Frimline’s pharmaceutical formulation.
Infrared-Based Biomolecule Detection is Not excluded under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act: Delhi HC
In the case of EMD Millipore Corporation vs Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Delhi High Court held that a non-invasive method for analysing biomolecules is not…
Dolby v. Lava: INR 20 Crore Deposit Ordered in SEP patent infringement case
Delhi HC directs Lava to deposit ₹20 crore as pro tem security in Dolby’s SEP infringement suit involving AAC audio tech patents.
Delhi High Court Revives Crocs’ Passing Off Suits Against Bata, Liberty Over Shape Trademark
Delhi HC revives Crocs' passing off suits, affirming coexistence of design and common law rights. Bata, Liberty among accused in shape trademark dispute.
Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 13–20, 2025)
Zodiac meets zero-nonsense legal tips: this IP horoscope arms Indian founders and creatives with sharp, actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyright for the week ahead. No legal…