Court Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift Design
The Madras High Court lifted an injunction on a tractor-forklift design, finding the design not new or original under Indian law. The case highlights the requirements for design…
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Let’s see who gets the ‘Zee’! Prem Biyani vs Zee Entertainment
The Madras High Court remanded a trademark dispute involving Prem Biyani and Zee Entertainment, focusing on class distinctions and the status of well-known marks. The judgment highlights the…
Patent examination should not kill the scientific temper of an inventor
The Madras High Court set aside the rejection of Industeel France’s patent application, stressing the need for fair and consistent patent examination. The judgment highlights the importance of…
New claims, Old claims, and Claim Amendments: Section 59 of the Patents Act
This post examines a Madras High Court ruling on Section 59 of the Patents Act regarding patent claim amendments. The Court clarified procedural requirements and applicant rights during…
Monoclonal antibodies and Patents – How the Madras High Court interpreted Section 3(c)
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…
Victory for Novozymes: Madras High Court Overrules Patent Office’s Refusal
The Madras High Court has reversed the Patent Office's rejection of Novozymes' patent for enzyme granules in animal feed, emphasizing the need for detailed reasoning in refusal orders.…
Engineered non-living substances are not excluded under Section 3(c) of the Patents Act, 1970.
The Madras High Court held that Section 3c of the Patents Act, 1970 does not exclude engineered non-living substances from patent protection. The ruling clarifies the distinction between…
Courts Weigh on Inordinate Delay in Patent Orders and Scope of Claim Amendments
The Delhi and Madras High Courts recently set aside patent refusal orders, addressing inordinate delays and the scope of permissible claim amendments. These judgments clarify key patent law…
PSITA is not omniscient, says Madras High Court. Overturns refusal order in favour of Microsoft.
The Madras High Court has overturned the refusal of Microsoft’s patent application, clarifying the correct approach to assessing inventive step and the PSITA standard under Indian law. The…
Injunction against use of Kalyan and Kalyan Jewellers Trademarks
The Madras High Court granted an injunction against the use of Kalyan and Kalyan Jewellers trademarks, addressing a domain name dispute involving kalyanjewellers.com. The judgment reinforces protection for…