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Delhi High Court Patent Injunction: Aquestia Wins Against Automat Industries

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Delhi High Court grants patent injunction to Aquestia, stopping Automat from selling Hydromat valves over suspected patent infringement.

Court Allows Extraordinary Search to Protect Confidential Information

The Delhi High Court has permitted an extraordinary search to protect Ventum Dynamics Limited’s confidential information from potential misuse by a former consultant. The order includes the appointment of a Local Commissioner to inspect the Defendant’s premises and electronic storage, demonstrating robust interim protection for proprietary data.

Trademark Application Alone Not Enough for Infringement Suit

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In Deepak Kumar Khemka v. Yogesh Kumar Jaiswal & Ors., the Delhi High Court held that filing a trademark application does not amount to trademark infringement. The Court dismissed the suit in limine, reiterating that infringement under the Trade Marks Act arises only from use in trade – not from proposed registration.

Court delivers an ‘Iconic’ ruling in JOLLY RANCHER trademark dispute

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Gujarat High Court quashes Shiv Textiles’ trademark suit against Iconic IP Interests LLC for lack of Indian jurisdiction and no valid cause of action under CPC.

Mining Hidden IP: Unlocking Untapped Business Value Through Audits

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Most companies miss out on protecting valuable IP. Discover how IP mining uncovers hidden assets and transforms them into business advantages.

Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 13–20, 2025)

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Zodiac meets zero-nonsense legal tips: this IP horoscope arms Indian founders and creatives with sharp, actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyright for the week ahead. No legal or astro advice—just timely, entertaining knowledge sharing for your startup journey.

Technical Delay Cannot Lead to Trademark Opposition Abandonment

The Delhi High Court held that procedural lapses, such as failing to file an original affidavit on time, cannot justify abandonment of trademark opposition if there is clear intent to comply. The judgment underscores the primacy of substantive rights over minor technicalities in Indian trademark law.

Trademark Registrations are Pan-India

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The High Court reinstated an injunction in favour of Rainbow Hospitals, confirming that trademark registrations are pan-India in scope and shield brand owners from dishonest adopters, irrespective of geographical overlap.

Business Potential of Industrial Design in India – An unexplored goldmine

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Though often overlooked in India, industrial design offers powerful commercial advantages. This blog explores its role in product differentiation, IP protection, and global competitiveness. With increasing design filings and cost-effective registration, it’s time Indian businesses tapped into this underused IP tool.

Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (June 21–27)

In this week’s IP-Astro post, we explore how cosmic trends align with intellectual property strategies. From contributor agreements and AI content rights to pitch deck protection and brand voice clarity, each zodiac sign gets a dose of planetary humour with legal wisdom. Perfect for creators, founders, and IP lovers alike.