intellectual property india

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 and the need for detailed, technology-specific evaluation in patent matters.

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 and prior art for Indian patent law.

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 differences.

Scope of Government Use Exemption in India

The Delhi High Court clarified that government use exemption under Section 47 of the Patents Act includes manufacture by private parties on behalf of the government. This analysis explores the legal interpretation and its implications for patent infringement cases involving government contracts in India.

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 and examines the omission of gabion systems in the background section.

Gramophone Company of India Ltd. vs. Birendra Bahadur Pandey and Ors., 1984 AIR 667

The Gramophone Company of India copyright case clarified that pirated goods in transit through India are subject to Indian copyright law. The Supreme Court held that such importation constitutes infringement under both the Copyright Act and Customs Act.

Interesting Inventions, Coffee Drones, Paper from Cow dung, Blackberry versus Facebook and SnapInc, Design term extension and more.

This week’s Indian patent news highlights IBM’s innovative coffee drone, an eco-friendly paper invention using cow dung, and patent litigation between Blackberry and social media firms. It also analyses patent statistics and proposed design law changes in Japan.

Drop in patent publications, 220 patent examiner posts vacant, Interesting invention of the week, Sony versus Fujifilm and more.

This week’s Indian patent news highlights a sharp decline in patent publications and the ongoing vacancy of 220 examiner posts. Key updates include patent statistics, a notable smart city invention, and the Sony versus Fujifilm patent dispute.

Times Now Trade Mark Infringement, Emoji Official Merchandise in India, BMW Smart Watches by Fossil, and other news

This update reviews recent trade mark developments, including Times Now infringement, Emoji merchandise licensing in India, and BMW-Fossil collaboration. It also covers trade mark statistics and GI updates with an analytical legal perspective.

Samsung Defeated its Counterfeit Products, Alibaba Unsuccessful in Stopping the ‘Alibabacoin’, Avengers Limited Edition T-shirts, Thomson Smart TVs to be Launched in India and other news

This bulletin examines recent Indian trademark developments, including legal victories, licensing deals, and GI registrations. It offers a structured analysis of current trends and notable cases in branding and intellectual property.