CASE BRIEF : Havells India Limited. vs. Shanghai CET Electric Co. Ltd. & Ors.

The Delhi High Court addressed whether invisible use of Havells’ trademark in meta tags by Shanghai CET Electric amounted to contempt and infringement. The Court clarified the defendants’ obligations regarding removal of infringing listings and the interpretation of interim injunctions under trademark law.

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Panel Discussion in the National Seminar on Adjudication of IPR Disputes in India

The Delhi High Court’s National Seminar on Adjudication of IPR Disputes in India featured a distinguished judicial panel discussing key challenges and reforms in IPR litigation. The panel examined the evolving role of courts in handling intellectual property disputes and suggested measures for more effective adjudication.

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Accessibility in Delhi High Court IP Division Rules, 2021

The Delhi High Court IP Division Rules, 2021 introduce explicit provisions for accessibility, ensuring reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. These measures are expected to enhance equal participation in IP proceedings and set a significant precedent for other Indian legal forums.

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Vitiation of IPAB – Changes under the Trade Marks Act

The abolition of IPAB under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has transferred its powers under the Trade Marks Act to the Registrar and High Courts. This post analyses the resulting legal changes and their implications for trademark registration, dispute resolution, and appellate processes.

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Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Geographical Indications

The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and rectification authority for geographical indications to the High Courts and Registrars in India. This post analyses the legal and procedural implications of these changes under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021, focusing on the Geographical Indications Act.

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Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and changes to the Geographical Indications Act, 1999

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 abolishes multiple tribunals, including those under the Geographical Indications Act, and reallocates their jurisdiction to High Courts and Registrars. Key statutory amendments affect the processes for appeals, rectification, and related legal proceedings involving geographical indications in India.

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President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has made the IPAB and several other tribunals defunct, transferring their powers to the High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post provides a brief overview of the key statutory amendments affecting intellectual property laws in India.

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