Intellectual property law

Madras High Court Affirms Rejection of AI-Integrated Persona Patent

The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the rejection of a patent application for AI-integrated persona augmentation. The Court ruled that the invention lacked sufficient technical detail, inventive step, and patent-eligible subject matter under the Patents Act. It upheld the Controller’s decision, emphasizing the absence of tangible technical effects and clear disclosure requirements.

Delhi High Court Protects Hindware’s Trademark and Design Rights

The Delhi High Court has issued interim injunctions in favour of Hindware, restraining alleged trademark and design infringement by B.S. Tiles & Ors. The case highlights the court’s approach to safeguarding intellectual property in the sanitaryware sector.

Trademark Win: Swatch Group’s careful watch leads to Permanent Injunction

The Patiala House Courts granted a permanent injunction to Swatch Group against traders using its trademarks on counterfeit watches. The decision highlights the enforcement of trademark rights and the legal remedies available for brand owners in India.

Refusal of FACT Trademark for Air/Water Purification Products Set Aside

The Madras High Court reversed the refusal of the FACT trademark for air and water purification products, noting clear sectoral distinctions from existing marks. The decision underscores the importance of distinctiveness and product classification in trademark registration.

Fraudulent Use of ‘Taj’ Hotel Trademark Restrained with Damages of Rs. 10 Lakhs

The Delhi High Court has restrained the fraudulent use of the ‘TAJ’ hotel trademark and awarded damages to Indian Hotels Company Limited. This case highlights the court’s approach to trademark and copyright infringement in India’s hospitality sector.

Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Lacoste, granting a permanent injunction against Crocodile International for trademark infringement in India. The analysis covers prior use, territoriality, and the evidentiary standards in trademark disputes.

Passing Off Suit: ‘LUX’ Trademark Protected by Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court protected the ‘LUX’ trademark in a passing off suit, granting a permanent injunction against the Defendant. This case underscores the significance of prior use and goodwill in trademark disputes.

Court Bans infringers from infringing “RAY-BAN”

The Delhi Court restrained Iswar Opticals and others from using marks deceptively similar to Ray-Ban, upholding Luxottica’s trademark rights. The judgment underscores the legal framework protecting famous marks against counterfeiting and passing off in India.

Rebanta Healthcare gets hurt in fight over the mark “REBAHEAL”

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order restraining Rebanta Healthcare from using the REBAHEAL mark following a trademark infringement suit by Dr. Reddy’s. The court found the marks identical, raising concerns of public confusion and health risks.

Jumbo Tramples Haathi Trademark Registration

The Calcutta High Court set aside the Registrar’s decision in a trademark dispute involving similar elephant marks for tea products. The court held that the respondent’s mark was deceptively similar to Girnar’s well-known “JUMBO” mark and allowed Girnar’s appeal.