Assessing Patent Risks in India
This post examines the essential steps for assessing patent risks in India, focusing on infringement analysis and the tests for equivalence. It also considers the relevance of exemptions…
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Patent Infringement Analysis or FTO Analysis in India – Challenges
The post analyses the unique challenges of patent infringement and FTO analysis in India, particularly due to limited online patent data. It highlights the risks involved and the…
Temporary Injunction Cases
This post examines two landmark Indian cases where courts declined temporary injunctions in patent infringement suits. The judgments clarify the principles guiding interim relief, including the need for…
Temporary Injunction: Mariappan Vs. A.R. Safiullah
This post analyses the Mariappan vs AR Safiullah case on temporary injunctions in Indian patent disputes. The court scrutinised inventive step and the requirements for interim relief, ultimately…
Temporary Injunction: J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments
In J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments, the Court examined criteria for granting a temporary injunction in a patent infringement suit. The analysis considered patent validity, infringement, and the…
Temporary Injunction: Manika Thevar Vs. Star Plough Works
This post discusses the denial of a temporary injunction in Manika Thevar Vs. Star Plough Works, focusing on patent validity and the criteria for interim relief in Indian…
Indian Patent Revocation: K. Manivannan, Vs. Shri M. Mani, Proprietor Valasumani Lathe Works
The Appellate Board dismissed the revocation request against Valasumani Lathe Works' patent, finding no anticipation from prior art or abandoned applications. This decision clarifies key principles on anticipation…
Aktiengesellschaft Vormals Meister Lucius & Bruning a Corporation etc.Vs Unichem Laboratories
This post provides a detailed analysis of the Tolbutamide patent infringement case between Aktiengesellschaft Vormals Meister Lucius & Bruning and Unichem Laboratories. It discusses the Court's interpretation of…
Laxmi Dutt Roop Chand Vs. Nankau
This case evaluates a patent infringement dispute concerning hollow ware manufacturing processes in India. The Court compared both parties' methods, ultimately finding no infringement due to significant procedural…
Ex-parte Injunction Vacated Due to Lack of Prima-Facie Case of Infringement
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a patent infringement matter, emphasising the plaintiff’s failure to establish a prima-facie case. The judgment highlights the importance of…