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In the case of Versuni Holding B.V. Trading as Preethi v. Maya Appliances Private Limited, the patent holder had already sued for infringement before the Delhi High Court.…
In the case of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG v. Controller of Patents & Anr., the Delhi High Court addressed two important questions under the Patents…
The Delhi High Court held that a revocation petition under Section 64 of the Patents Act is distinct from an invalidity defence under Section 107 and remains valid…
The Madras High Court affirmed the validity of Malladi Drugs’ patent for chiral beta-amino alcohols, highlighting the invention’s novelty and inventive step. The judgment clarifies key principles on…
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Ericsson vs Lava addresses sufficiency of disclosure under the Patents Act. The Court found Ericsson’s patents to be sufficiently disclosed, rejecting Lava’s…
Justice Pratibha Singh has clarified the jurisdiction of High Courts regarding patent appeals, revocations, and writ petitions. Her judgment in Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited vs. The Controller of…
The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and adjudicatory functions under the Indian Patents Act to the High Courts. This post analyses the significant legal changes, outlining…
This post examines the obligation for Indian patent applicants to disclose foreign filings under section 8 of the Patents Act, 1970. It analyses recent case law and stresses…
The Chemtura case highlights IPAB’s approach to inventive step and patent revocation in contrast with the US BPAI’s grant. The decision underscores the significance of precise drafting and…
The Supreme Court has clarified that parties cannot pursue both revocation and counter claim remedies simultaneously for the same patent under Indian law. This decision aims to prevent…