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Latest Trademark Cases in 2021 – Part 5

Cross Fit LLC vs Mr. Renjith Kunnumal & Anr. The Plaintiff herein used ‘CrossFit’, a registered word and device mark, on a global basis for...

Latest Patent Cases in 2021 – Part 2

Merck Sharp And Dohme Corp & ANR vs YMS Laboratories Private Limited In this case, the plaintiff, owner of patents pertaining to Sitagliptin and its...

CASE BRIEF : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited vs Cipla Limited

FACTS OF THE CASE In this case, Cipla Limited, the Respondent/Plaintiff, filed a suit for permanent injunction before the Madras High Court. The suit was...

Latest Trademark Cases in 2021 – Part 4

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited vs Cipla Limited In this case, the Respondent/Plaintiff filed a suit for a permanent injunction before the Madras High Court against...

Temporary Injunction: Mariappan Vs. A.R. Safiullah

This post analyses the Mariappan vs AR Safiullah case on temporary injunctions in Indian patent disputes. The court scrutinised inventive step and the requirements for interim relief, ultimately denying the injunction due to lack of prima facie validity.

Temporary Injunction: J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments

In J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments, the Court examined criteria for granting a temporary injunction in a patent infringement suit. The analysis considered patent validity, infringement, and the balance of convenience, ultimately favouring interim relief for the patent holder.

Temporary Injunction: Manika Thevar Vs. Star Plough Works

This post discusses the denial of a temporary injunction in Manika Thevar Vs. Star Plough Works, focusing on patent validity and the criteria for interim relief in Indian patent law. The Court’s analysis highlights the importance of a prima facie case and the impact of recent patents facing validity challenges.

Bajaj-TVS Litigation

The Bajaj-TVS litigation explores the complexities of enforcing patent rights in the Indian motorcycle industry. Courts examined the validity and scope of patents, ultimately finding the technologies distinct and lifting the interim injunction. This case provides insight into judicial reasoning in Indian patent disputes.

Are Applicants Allowed to Later Refute Their Own Submissions at TM Prosecution?

The Delhi High Court recently ruled that applicants cannot later refute their own submissions made during trademark prosecution. The judgment underscores the significance of consistent representations, especially concerning generic terms in trademark disputes within the news industry.