In Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd v. Neway Industries Pvt. Ltd, the Delhi High Court examined two cross-appeals arising from a patent infringement dispute over tamper-evident packaging closures. The central question: can a design registration protect a product against a patent infringement claim? The court’s answer carries serious implications for the packaging industry.
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Unreasoned Post Grant Opposition Decision Set Aside by the Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court set aside a post grant opposition decision in a patent dispute for inadequate reasoning and lack of independent analysis. The matter has been remanded for fresh consideration before a different officer to uphold procedural fairness.
Read more about Unreasoned Post Grant Opposition Decision Set Aside by the Calcutta High CourtAnticipation – Mere Presence of Elements Insufficient; Arrangement of Elements Imperative
This analysis addresses the requirement for both the presence and arrangement of claim elements in anticipation under patent law, drawing from the Net MoneyIN v. Verisign case. The Federal Circuit clarified that combining separate disclosures within a single prior art reference is insufficient to establish anticipation.
Read more about Anticipation – Mere Presence of Elements Insufficient; Arrangement of Elements ImperativeMock Infringement and Invalidity Proceedings by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law
This post describes a mock patent infringement and invalidity proceeding conducted by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law. It explores a simulated dispute between two chocolate companies, offering insights into the practical application of Indian patent law.
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