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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…
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…
The Madras High Court has clarified that a trademark invalidity plea under Section 124 can be made in documents beyond the written statement, such as counter affidavits in…
This post examines recent trademark cases from the Delhi, Calcutta, and Madras High Courts, focusing on injunctions and rectification. The analysis underlines the significance of registration and consistent…
The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of United Foods’ word mark YOYO, allowing amendment to a label mark under Section 91. The matter was remanded for…
The Madras High Court held that a system for selectively concealing physical addresses in e-commerce is not a business method under Section 3k. The decision clarifies the distinction…
The Madras High Court has overturned the Controller of Patents' refusal of a soluble foaming composition patent, highlighting procedural lapses in considering applicant submissions. The matter will now…
The Madras High Court clarified the distinction between assignment and declaration dates for proof of right under Section 7(2) of the Patents Act. This ruling guides applicants and…