“DREAM FREEDOM” Trademark removed from register for Deceptive Similarity
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Gemini Edibles and Fats India Ltd. in a trademark rectification petition, directing the removal of the "DREAM FREEDOM" mark from…
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Reasoned orders are a necessity in patent refusals, Madras HC reiterates
The Madras High Court overturned a patent refusal in Signal Pharmaceuticals vs. Deputy Controller of Patents, citing a lack of reasoning in the rejection order. The Court observed…
Trademark Licensing vs. Assignment: Madras HC on ROYALCHEF Dispute
The Madras High Court ruled that the licensing of the ROYALCHEF trademark does not restrict the licensor’s rights. In a dispute between Quality Chef Agro Foods and ADF…
Clarifying Patentability of Plant Treatment Methods under Section 3(h) and 3(i)
The Delhi High Court, in Syngenta Crop Protection AG vs. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, examined the rejection of an Indian patent application under Section 3(h) of…
Delhi High Court issues injunctions for fraudulently using IP Law Firm’s Trademark and Partner’s Name
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against unidentified defendants for fraudulently using an IP law firm’s trademark and partner’s name. The court’s order addresses trademark…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 16th to 23rd)
This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 23rd February 2024, covering publications, grants, examinations, and city-level trends. It provides valuable insights for stakeholders…
NON FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTs) ON PATENTS: A BREAKTHROUGH IN THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGIME?
This article explores the potential of NFTs to revolutionise patent ownership and commercialisation using blockchain technology. It examines both the benefits and challenges of integrating NFTs into the…
Job Opening: Intellectual Property (IP) Associate – Bangalore
BananaIP Counsels is looking for an Intellectual Property Associate for its Bangalore office. The role requires expertise in IP law, legal advisory, and related fields, with opportunities for…
Patent Agent Examination 2020 postponed, Delhi High Court stays CGPDTM’s order and more
The Patent Agent Examination 2020 is postponed until further notice, and the Delhi High Court has stayed certain CGPDTM orders. The Indian Patent Office has extended all deadlines…
“Parachute” Goes After YouTuber for Disparagement, Cyprus Re-registers its ‘Halloumi’ Cheese Mark in the UK, ‘Co-Lab’ Launched By GQ India and Raymond, Italy’s Art Museum Uffizzi Galleries Claims its Domains, Assamese Gamocha Filed For GI and more
The post covers trademark and intellectual property updates from India and abroad, including key legal actions and brand developments. Highlights include Parachute's injunction against a YouTuber, Halloumi’s UK…