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The Madras High Court granted MRF a permanent injunction and nominal damages against Powermax for trademark and copyright infringement. The judgment underscores the legal significance of safeguarding established…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…