The Gujarat High Court clarified that trademark infringement requires a holistic comparison of marks and their respective goods or services. The court found no likelihood of confusion between…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 13 Aug 2024
The Madras High Court set aside a patent refusal for a gene technology application, criticising the Controller’s excessive focus on semantics over scientific content. The judgment directs the…
Intellepedia · 13 Jul 2024
The Madras High Court clarified the interpretation of Section 3c regarding patent eligibility of monoclonal antibodies in India. The Court held that synthetic antibodies may be patentable if…
Intellepedia · 31 May 2024
The Madras High Court condemned the Patent Office’s reliance on outdated CRI guidelines in Microsoft’s patent application case, highlighting the significance of technical effect in computer related inventions.…
Intellepedia · 28 May 2024
The post discusses the high standards Indian courts apply to pharma trademark infringement, particularly the need to avoid consumer confusion between medicinal products. It highlights judicial reasoning and…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 25 Apr 2024
The Delhi High Court has raised an important question about the proper forum for filing trademark rectification petitions in India. The issue centres on whether jurisdiction should be…
Intellepedia · 12 Feb 2024
This post presents an analytical overview of three recent High Court judgments interpreting design law in India. It highlights the courts’ reasoning on infringement and the standards for…
Intellepedia · 21 Sep 2023
The Delhi High Court permanently restrained defendants from infringing Louis Vuitton's trademarks and awarded damages for counterfeiting. This analysis outlines the court's legal reasoning and its implications for…
Intellepedia · 28 Apr 2023
The Delhi High Court set aside a Patent Office order rejecting Gogoro Inc's application for lack of inventive step, citing inadequate reasoning. The case was remanded for proper…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 29 Aug 2022
The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad interim injunction to Amazon Seller Services, recognising trademark and copyright infringement by the defendants. This decision highlights judicial vigilance in…
Intellepedia · 1 Jun 2022