The Madras High Court considered whether human intervention in a plant breeding method excluded it from section 3(j) of the Patents Act. The case was remanded to the Patent Office, underlining the importance of clear reasoning in patent refusals involving essentially biological processes.
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Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’
The Madras High Court cancelled a later identical trademark registration, upholding Prakash Pipes’ prior rights and extensive use. The Court found the later registration was malicious and reinforced the importance of trademark non-use provisions in India.
Read more about Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says court
The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of Prakash Ferrous Industries, granting them an injunction over the TIRUMALA trademark for TMT steel bars. The judgment reinforces the importance of prior use and documentary proof in Indian trademark law.
Read more about Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says courtA doped order on method of doping, court clarifies
The Madras High Court upheld the Patent Office’s refusal of IIT Madras’s patent application for a method of doping potassium into ammonium perchlorate. The judgment clarifies the application of Section 3d and inventive step requirements in Indian patent law.
Read more about A doped order on method of doping, court clarifiesGreen Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal
The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been remanded for fresh examination within four months, with directions to provide a hearing to Green Cross.
Read more about Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appealMadras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz
The Madras High Court examined the issue of phonetic similarity in a trademark dispute involving ‘LITTLE EINSTEINS’ and ‘LITTLE EINSTEINZ’. It held that the Respondent’s mark was deceptively similar, leading to rectification of the Trade Marks Register.
Read more about Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little EinsteinzCow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards
The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal seeking patent protection for a cow dung lamp, finding it ineligible due to reliance on traditional knowledge and lack of inventive step. The judgment offers clarity on the application of Section 3(p) and inventive step analysis under Indian patent law.
Read more about Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standardsCourt balances Hygieia’s patent application after IPO disbalances it under section 59
The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of Hygieia’s patent application, stressing the importance of considering amended claims with the original specification. The case provides key guidance on section 59 and claim amendments under Indian patent law.
Read more about Court balances Hygieia’s patent application after IPO disbalances it under section 59“Focus on technology, not semantics” says court in case involving gene technology
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 patent office to reconsider the application with an emphasis on technological merit.
Read more about “Focus on technology, not semantics” says court in case involving gene technologyCourt Cranks the Clock Back on Opposed Crankshaft Patent Refusal
The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of an opposed piston engine patent, citing insufficient analysis of inventive features. The case underscores the need for detailed examination of claim amendments and inventive step in Indian patent proceedings.
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