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Ex-parte Injunction Vacated Due to Lack of Prima-Facie Case of Infringement

The Delhi High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a patent infringement matter, emphasising the plaintiff’s failure to establish a prima-facie case. The judgment highlights the importance of proving inventive steps and the limits of patent rights in India.

Who Must Pay for Appointment of Scientific Advisors? Vittal Mallya Scientific Research Foundation Vs. Indfrag Limited

The post explores a court’s decision on who must pay for scientific advisors in Indian patent cases, focusing on Section 115 of the Patents Act. It analyses the reasoning behind the judgment and comments on professional conduct during litigation.

Can use of an invention in a movie infringe a patent?

This article discusses the conditions under which using a patented invention in a movie may constitute patent infringement under Indian law. It differentiates between actual use and depiction, and addresses the exhaustion of rights.

Shall We Amend the Claims During Litigation?- AGC Flat Glass Europe Sa vs Anand Mahajan And Ors

The post discusses whether patent claim amendments should be permitted during litigation, highlighting the Delhi High Court’s approach in the AGC Flat Glass case. It critically evaluates the legal and procedural implications of such amendments within the Indian patent system.

Open Source Software and Patent Risks

This article analyses the patent risks associated with open source software, focusing on legal challenges, real-world cases, and mitigation strategies. It provides practical guidance for developers and companies using OSS within the Indian legal framework.

Garaware Vs Techfeb

This post examines the Garaware vs Techfeb patent dispute, focusing on claim construction and essential features under Indian patent law. It analyses the clarity and novelty of the patent claim and outlines next steps for further legal analysis.

To Publish or Not: Well, it Depends!

This analysis explores whether to publish a patent application in the US, weighing legal and strategic factors. It discusses both the potential benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for careful assessment.

SIPP scheme, UGC asks Universities to provide IPR as an optional subject, NASA to License Patent Portfolio, Treadmill patent infringement and more

This weekly update covers Indian patent statistics, SIPP scheme developments, UGC’s push for IPR education, and notable cases such as NASA’s patent licensing and treadmill patent disputes. The analysis offers clear, factual insights into current trends and legal updates in the intellectual property landscape.

Rotec Indus. v. Mitsubishi Gajarsa Corp., 215 F.3d 1246 (Fed. Cir. 2000)

The Rotec v Mitsubishi case examines alleged patent infringement involving a US-patented conveyor system for the Three Gorges Dam project. The Federal Circuit clarified the interpretation of offers to sell and the scope of liability under section 271 of US patent law, ultimately finding no infringement.

Indian patent statistics, Interesting inventions, Nestle’s Patent Infringement Dispute, Apple versus Qualcomm and more

This post analyses Indian patent statistics, recent interesting inventions, and key patent disputes involving Nestlé and Apple. It provides an objective overview of patent publications, grants, and legal developments relevant to intellectual property in India.