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Use of the Trademark ‘Candlelight’ for Musical Concerts restrained by the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against the use of the ‘Candlelight’ trademark for concerts, siding with Fever Labs in a passing off dispute. The ruling highlights the protection of unregistered but distinctive trademarks in India’s live entertainment sector.

Patent and Trademark Dispute Settlements

This post examines recent patent and trademark dispute settlements in India, focusing on the legal terms and practical implications. The cases illustrate the advantages of amicable resolution in intellectual property disputes.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 19th – 26th)

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for January 19th to 26th, 2024, with a focus on application trends, grants, and city-wise data. The findings provide a clear, objective view of current developments in Indian intellectual property.

Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

This post analyses the challenges and opportunities in protecting and enforcing intellectual property for generative AI inventions. Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala offers structured guidance on leveraging IP for AI startups within the current legal context.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 12th – 19th)

This analytical report summarises Indian patent and design statistics for January 12th to 19th, 2024, featuring detailed breakdowns by city, publication type, and year-to-date data. The report offers structured insights into trends in patent applications, grants, and design registrations.

Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

Recent Delhi High Court decisions in trademark infringement cases have seen courts awarding litigation costs to plaintiffs along with injunctions and damages. The post analyses how courts assess costs, either on actual litigation expenses or through reasonable estimates, providing objective insights based on reviewed judgments.

PepsiCo’s Potato Plant Variety and Patent Agent Address Change through Form 30

The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of PepsiCo’s potato plant variety, ruling that only substantive validity grounds justify such action. The Court also clarified that patent agents should use Form 30 to update their address and email under Indian patent law.

BananaIP’s IP Weekly: Patents & Design Stats in the First Week of Jan 2024

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for the first week of January 2024. It includes application, publication, and grant data, with emphasis on city-wise trends and the broader intellectual property landscape.

Draft Patents (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Draft Indian Patent Rules 2024 outlines new adjudication procedures and clarifies key roles in patent-related disputes. The amendments seek to enhance transparency and efficiency in India’s patent process.

Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes

The Delhi High Court has confirmed that patent examination and pre-grant opposition are independent processes under Indian law. Pre-grant opponents are entitled to participate only on specific grounds of opposition, not throughout the examination. This distinction ensures a balanced, efficient, and legally compliant patent process.