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Products Made During Patent Term are Infringing Even After Expiry

In the case of Boehringer Ingelheim v. Femilab Healthcare, the Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that interim injunctions granted to prevent patent infringement cannot continue after the patent has expired. The court held that such relief loses effect with the end of the patent term. However, it stated that infringing products made during the patent’s validity may still be restrained from being sold or used after the patent expires.

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.

Patented But Still Infringing: Delhi HC Stops Hydromat Valve Sales

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In the case of Aquestia Limited vs Automat Industries Private Limited & Ors., the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendants from manufacturing and selling their ‘Hydromat’ valves. The court held that even a patented product can infringe an earlier patent, and found that the defendants’ valves incorporated the core features of the plaintiff’s fluid control valve patent claims.

Squibb Secures Interim Injunction Against Zydus in Nivolumab Patent Dispute

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The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Zydus from launching its Nivolumab biosimilar, siding with Squibb’s claim of imminent patent infringement.

Who Bears the Patent Credibility Challenge Burden?

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Mold Tek filed a case for infringement of its patents relating to tamper-proof plastic lids, and secured an interim injunction. The Commercial Court vacated the injunction, placing the burden of establishing validity on the patentee. The Delhi High Court reversed this, clarifying that it is the defendant’s burden to raise a credible invalidity defence under Section 107.

Isha Foundation Secures Interim Relief in Defamation Case, Next Hearing in September

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After securing interim relief in a defamation case involving a viral YouTube video, Isha Foundation awaits further proceedings now adjourned to 9th September 2025. No significant development occurred in the May session, and the interim order continues to apply.

Court refuses interim injunction based on Patent Prosecution History

The Delhi High Court refused an interim injunction in a patent dispute over a fuel cap, citing ambiguous claims and prosecution history. The judgment highlights the need for precise claim drafting and careful interpretation in patent litigation.

The sticky trademark fight between “FIGHTER” and “FITTER”

The Calcutta High Court granted interim relief in a trademark dispute involving “FIGHTER” and “FITTER” for adhesive tapes, finding deceptive similarity. The decision highlights the court’s approach to trademark protection and irreparable harm in such cases.

Copying of Artistic Architectural Works in Brochure for Advertising Restrained

The Delhi High Court has restrained the use of copyrighted artistic architectural works in a real estate advertising dispute. The court’s interim injunction addresses copyright infringement, passing off, and unfair trade practices, pending further proceedings.

Court Orders Take Down of Influencer’s Disparaging Videos and Posts about Sugar in Complan

The Delhi High Court ordered an influencer to take down disparaging videos about Complan’s sugar content, finding the statements misleading and damaging to Zydus’ trademark. The court highlighted the responsibility of influencers to ensure accuracy, particularly in health-related content.