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…
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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…
Patentability of New Form, Use or Property – Section 3(d)
Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act limits patentability for new forms or uses of known substances unless enhanced efficacy is proven. The Novartis case illustrates how courts…
Can use of an invention in a movie infringe a patent?
This article discusses the conditions under which using a patented invention in a movie may constitute patent infringement under Indian law. It differentiates between actual use and depiction,…
Patent and Public Domain Balance 2 – Patentability Requirements
This article explores the essential requirements for patentability and their function in shaping the boundary between patent protection and the public domain. It discusses the influence of the…
Case Review: Garaware v. Techfeb
This case review analyses the Garware v Techfeb patent, focusing on the specification's drafting and the relevance of prior art. The post raises questions about the invention's novelty…
Garaware Vs Techfeb
This post examines the Garaware vs Techfeb patent dispute, focusing on claim construction and essential features under Indian patent law. It analyses the clarity and novelty of the…