Wrong Form, Short Fee: Can a patent opposition still survive?
The Delhi High Court opined that filing a post-grant patent opposition in the wrong form with a deficient fee could be corrected under Rule 137 of the Patents…
Intellectual Property Rights
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What Happens In Liechtenstein Doesn’t Stay In Liechtenstein!
Apple filed the iPhone Duo trademark in Liechtenstein months before launch. Explore the six-month priority rule, its Indian implications, and key lessons for innovators.
AI Training, Copyright and Fair Dealing: Delhi High Court Refuses Injunction Against OpenAI
In the case of ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. v. OpenAI OPCO LLC, the Delhi High Court considered whether an artificial intelligence model may learn from copyright protected works…
Patent Upheld, Design Dismissed: Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation – Part 1: Infringement & Relief
This post analyzes the Delhi High Court’s decision in Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation, where the Court found patent infringement but rejected the design infringement claim.
Amazon Ordered to Pay ₹336 Crore in Damages for Willful Trademark Infringement
The Delhi High Court has ordered Amazon Technologies, Inc. to pay ₹336 crore in damages for willful trademark infringement of the Beverly Hills Polo Club logo. The ruling…
Can you reuse a discarded bottle to refill and sell your own goods or products?
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled in favor of Mount Everest Breweries Ltd., prohibiting the reuse of embossed beer bottles. The decision upheld the Excise Commissioner's order, stating…
‘Big Dipper’ trademark infringement case, ruling on transborder reputation and importers’ rights
The Delhi High Court ruled on a trademark dispute between ‘Big Dipper’ and ‘Big Deeper,’ setting aside an ex parte injunction. The case centered on the assertion of…
Importers Watch Out! Tag Heuer times out counterfeit watches
The Delhi court ruled in favour of Tag Heuer in a trademark infringement case involving counterfeit watch imports. The decision imposed damages, destruction of goods, and reinforced the…
Officer’s Choice Trademark, Zinking Patent and Baoji Footwear Cases
This post discusses key Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Court rulings on trademark and patent infringement. It covers injunctions, label similarities, and rectification petition requirements in Indian IP…
India and U.S.A sign MoU to strengthen Intellectual Property Rights, Office of CGPDTM publishes list of new facilitators under SIPP Scheme and other news updates
India and the U.S.A have signed an MoU to enhance intellectual property rights cooperation. The CGPDTM has released updated lists of SIPP Scheme facilitators, while significant patent infringement…