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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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.
Read more about Accessibility in Delhi High Court IP Division Rules, 2021Latest Indian Copyright Cases – 2021 – Part 3
This article offers an objective analysis of major Indian copyright cases from 2021, focusing on infringement, trade secrets, and damages. The summaries provide structured insights into legal reasoning and outcomes.
Read more about Latest Indian Copyright Cases – 2021 – Part 3PPVFR Act and Powers of High Court following the end of IPAB
The abolition of the IPAB has transferred appellate powers under the PPVFR Act to the High Courts. High Courts now adjudicate on appeals concerning plant variety protection, replacing the previous tribunal system.
Read more about PPVFR Act and Powers of High Court following the end of IPABVitiation 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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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.
Read more about Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Geographical IndicationsTribunals 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.
Read more about Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and changes to the Geographical Indications Act, 1999President 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.
Read more about President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effectThe Shamnad Basheer Essay Writing Competition
The Shamnad Basheer Essay Writing Competition recognises Prof. Basheer’s impact on Indian IP law and legal education. Various scholarships and fellowships have been instituted in his name to support aspiring legal professionals.
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