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design remanded · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 111943221

The appeal challenged the rejection of designs related to GUIs on display screens. The appellants argued that strict interpretations by the Controller rejected GUI as not being an article or having permanence. The court held that the respondent authorities failed to apply correct legal tests, setting aside the impugned orders and remanding the cases for fresh consideration.
design plaintiff favorable · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 163340778

The appeals challenged the rejection of various applications seeking to register GUIs as industrial designs. The appellants argued that the Controller adopted an unduly strict interpretation, failing to recognize GUIs as registrable designs under the Designs Act, 2000. The Court held that the respondent authorities failed to apply the correct legal tests regarding GUI registration.
design plaintiff favorable · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 51529560

The appeals challenged the rejection of designs related to GUIs in electronic devices. The appellants argued that strict interpretations by the Controller regarding whether GUIs constitute an 'article' or possess permanence were flawed. The Court held that the respondent authorities failed to apply correct legal tests, setting aside the impugned orders and remanding all matters for fresh consideration.
design remanded · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 85042365

The appeals challenged the rejection of designs related to Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), arguing that the Controller adopted an unduly strict interpretation of 'design' and 'article'. The court held that the respondent authorities failed to apply the correct legal tests regarding GUI registration. Consequently, all matters were set aside and remanded for fresh hearing.
design plaintiff favorable · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 72363576

The appeal challenged the rejection of designs related to GUIs on display screens. The respondent authorities adopted a narrow interpretation, arguing that GUIs are mere software and not registrable articles. The High Court ruled in favor of the appellants, holding that the existing legal definitions must be interpreted expansively to recognize GUIs as industrial designs.
design plaintiff favorable · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 5116913

The appeals challenged the rejection of designs related to GUIs in electronic devices. The appellants argued that strict interpretations by the Controller regarding whether GUI qualifies as a registrable design were flawed. The Court held that the respondent authorities failed to apply correct legal tests, setting aside the impugned orders and remanding the cases for fresh consideration.
design remanded · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 188297923

The appeals challenged the rejection of designs related to GUIs on display screens. The appellants argued that strict interpretations by the Controller regarding whether GUIs constitute an 'article' or possess permanence were flawed. The Court held that the respondent authorities failed to apply the correct legal tests, setting aside the impugned orders and remanding all matters for fresh consideration.
design plaintiff favorable · Mar 9, 2026

Nec Corporation v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 166345176

The appeals challenged the rejection of designs related to GUIs in electronic devices. The appellants argued that the Controller adopted an unduly strict interpretation, failing to recognize GUIs as registrable designs. The Court held that the respondent authorities failed to apply the correct legal tests regarding GUI registration.
design pending · Feb 7, 2026

Crocs Inc Usa v.M/S Bata India Ltd And Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 59050364

The plaintiff, Crocs Inc Usa, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against M/S Bata India Ltd for infringing its registered design. The suit was previously disposed of after the design registration (No. 197685) was cancelled by the Controller of Patents & Designs due to lack of novelty. The current application seeks costs against the plaintiff.
design defendant favorable · Jan 24, 2026

M/s Anondita Healthcare v.Sware Health Care Pvt. Ltd.

Rajasthan High Court - Jaipur · 120495828

The dispute arose from an injunction decree concerning the unauthorized use and fabrication of machines designed for manufacturing surgical gloves. The Decree-holders (Anondita Healthcare) sought to maintain attachment of a second machine during execution proceedings, alleging violation of their design rights. The High Court ruled that the executing court cannot undertake fresh substantive inquiry into IP infringement, setting aside the order maintaining the attachment.
design defendant favorable · Jan 20, 2026

M/s. Pyromaitre Thermal India Pvt. Ltd. v.Pyromaitre INC. Thr Its Authorized Rep

Bombay High Court · 58172021

The applicant (M/s. Pyromaitre Thermal India Pvt. Ltd.) filed a revision application challenging an order that rejected its application for rejection of the plaint in a commercial suit. The dispute centered on allegations of infringement of the plaintiff's industrial oven design by the respondent. The High Court upheld the lower court's decision to reject the application, finding no grounds for rejection.
design defendant favorable · Nov 18, 2025

Aqualite Industries Private Limited v.Relaxo Footwears Limited

Delhi High Court · 136592964

This appeal before the Delhi High Court concerned allegations that Aqualite Industries was infringing on Relaxo Footwears' registered designs for hawai slippers. Relaxo had secured an interim injunction against Aqualite, which challenged this order. The court examined whether Aqualite's products were identical to the protected designs and whether the registrations themselves were invalid due to prior art or lack of novelty. Ultimately, the High Court upheld the Single Judge's decision, finding that the suit designs possessed novelty and that Aqualite was infringing Relaxo's registered design.
design dismissed · Oct 15, 2025

Smt. B.K. Annapurnamma, Sri B.N.K. Sarathi, Smt. B.S. Nagarathna, and Sri B.S. Sapthagiri (Partners of M/s. Sarathi Perfumery Works) v.M/S. Mahendra Perfumery Works

Karnataka High Court · 76245567

The plaintiffs, partners of M/s. Sarathi Perfumery Works, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against M/S. Mahendra Perfumery Works for infringing their registered design (No. 203040) of a display box. The court found that the copyright subsisting in the design had expired in 2016, rendering the cause of action infructuous.
design dismissed · Sep 23, 2025

Suneeta Sharma v.German Plast Industries Private Limited

Delhi High Court - Orders · 60638682

The case involves a dispute regarding the validity of Suneeta Sharma's registered design, Design No. 331213-001. Defendant No. 1 filed an application seeking fresh summons and directions for the Controller of Patent and Designs (Defendant No. 2) to produce complete records related to the design registration.
design interim order · Jul 31, 2025

Travel Blue Products India Private Limited v.Miniso Life Style Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 189582982

Travel Blue Products India Private Limited filed a suit against Miniso Life Style Private Limited for piracy of its registered design and passing-off concerning the 'Tranquility Neck Pillow'. The plaintiffs claimed that their distinctive neck pillow design, registered under number 281315, was being copied by the defendants in retail stores and online platforms. The court found a prima facie case based on the identical aesthetic appeal and visual similarity of the products, leading to the grant of interim relief.
design defendant favorable · Jul 25, 2025

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited v.Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 186491468

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited challenged the Single Judge's order dismissing its interim injunction application against Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited. Atomberg alleged that Luker had fraudulently copied and infringed upon its registered design of the 'Atomberg Renesa Ceiling Fan.' The dispute involved claims of both design infringement and passing off, given the similarity between the products. The Bombay High Court examined the comparison table provided by both parties. Ultimately, the court found that Atomberg failed to demonstrate 'something more' than mere similarity required for a successful claim of passing off at the interim stage. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the lower court's decision.
design defendant favorable · Jul 25, 2025

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited v.Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 105038357

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited appealed the Single Judge's order dismissing its interim injunction application against Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited. Atomberg alleged that Luker had fraudulently obtained registrations for ceiling fans that infringed upon Atomberg's registered design (No. 309694). The dispute also involved claims of passing off due to similarity in aesthetic features and market presence. However, the Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal, finding no grounds to interfere with the lower court's discretion.
design defendant favorable · Jul 25, 2025

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited v.Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 71846215

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited challenged the Single Judge's order dismissing its interim injunction application against Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited. Atomberg alleged that Luker had fraudulently copied and infringed upon its registered design of the 'Atomberg Renesa Ceiling Fan'. The dispute also involved claims of passing off, given Atomberg's established market presence. However, the Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal, finding no grounds to interfere with the lower court's discretion.
design defendant favorable · Jul 25, 2025

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited v.Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 194814767

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited challenged the Single Judge's order that refused to grant an interim injunction against Luker Electric Technologies Private Limited. Atomberg alleged that Luker had fraudulently copied its registered ceiling fan design, 'Atomberg Renesa Ceiling Fan,' and committed passing off. The court examined the comparison between the two designs and found that prima facie differences existed in various aspects of the products and packaging. Consequently, the appellate court dismissed Atomberg's appeal, upholding the lower court's decision.
design defendant favorable · May 20, 2025

Trodat Gmbh v.Addprint India Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 160097113

Trodat Gmbh appealed a single judge's order that allowed Addprint India Enterprises Pvt Ltd to manufacture and sell a self-inking stamp design without infringing Trodat's registered designs. The core issue revolved around whether the respondent's new design produced a different overall impression on an 'informed user.' The Delhi High Court, while extensively discussing established principles of design infringement, ultimately dismissed the appeal, upholding the lower court's finding that no piracy had occurred.
design mixed · May 6, 2025

Trodat Gmbh & Anr. v.Addprint India Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 15653362

This case involves a dispute over the infringement of registered stamp designs. The defendant, Addprint India Enterprises Pvt Ltd, sought clarification regarding an interim injunction that had previously restrained it from manufacturing products deemed imitations of the plaintiffs' (Trodat Gmbh & Anr.) designs. The defendant proposed a new, alternative design and argued that it was sufficiently distinct to avoid infringement. The court examined the visual differences between the two designs and granted prima facie permission for the defendant to proceed with the manufacture and marketing of this modified product.
design plaintiff favorable · Mar 7, 2025

Neeraj Jain v.Controller General Of Patents, Designs and Trademark & Anr.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 164441637

Neeraj Jain challenged the rejection of his design application (No. 393302-001), which was deemed abandoned due to a delay in filing the Power of Attorney (POA) and subsequent reply to the FER. The Controller had rejected the application because the response was filed beyond the stipulated six-month period. The Delhi High Court, recognizing a bona fide mistake by the petitioner's agent, intervened.
design plaintiff favorable · Mar 4, 2025

Bol7 Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v.Flipkart Internet Private Limited

Delhi District Court · 194087440

Bol7 Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the proprietor of the 'Toy Building Block' design (No. 345217-001), filed a suit against various defendants, including e-commerce platforms like Flipkart, alleging infringement and dilution due to counterfeit toys being sold online. The court found that Defendants no. 6, 8, and 10 were misusing the registered design, granting permanent injunctions against them.
design plaintiff favorable · Jan 2, 2025

Thermo Electrics Madras Manufacturing v.P.R.Gopalakrishnan

Madras High Court · 192766924

Plaintiffs filed a civil suit seeking permanent injunction against the defendants for committing piracy through fraudulent imitation of four registered designs (No. 193288, 193289, 193290, 193291) related to Extraction and Heating Mantles. The plaintiffs alleged that the first defendant had access to their trade secrets and designs during his employment with the second plaintiff, leading to unauthorized imitation.
design mixed · Dec 24, 2024

Neeraj Jain v.Controller General Of Patents, Designs and Trademark & Anr.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 95999607

The Delhi High Court addressed several applications in the writ petition filed by Neeraj Jain against the Controller General of Patents. Crucially, the court condoned a 36-day delay in filing the petition itself. The core matter involves challenging an order that declared the petitioner's design application abandoned due to a belatedly filed Power of Attorney. Notice has been issued, setting the stage for further arguments on the merits of the abandonment claim.
design plaintiff favorable · Dec 4, 2024

M/s Architectural Solution and Production v.Sandeep Kumar Jangid Trading as M/s Bhavishya

Delhi District Court · 62696261

The plaintiff filed a suit alleging illegal acts of infringement, piracy, passing-off, and unfair trade competition against the defendant regarding its registered design. The plaintiff is involved in manufacturing and trading lamps and LED lights. The court passed a summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
design dismissed · Sep 19, 2024

Udaykumar Chabidas Patel v.Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · 107016683

The petitioner filed an application before the Calcutta High Court complaining about the delay in the disposal of his pending application before the Controller of Patents and Designs, Kolkata. The said application sought the cancellation of a registered design belonging to another party. The court disposed of the petition without passing any order.
design dismissed · Sep 19, 2024

Udaykumar Chabidas Patel v.Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · 175753371

The petitioner filed an application before the Calcutta High Court complaining about the delay in the disposal of his pending application before the Controller of Patents and Designs, Kolkata. The said application sought the cancellation of a registered design belonging to another party. The court disposed of the petition without passing any order.
design dismissed · Sep 19, 2024

Udaykumar Chabidas Patel v.Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · 106840240

The petitioner filed an application before the Calcutta High Court complaining about the delay in the disposal of his pending application before the Controller of Patents and Designs, Kolkata. The said application sought the cancellation of a registered design belonging to another party. The court disposed of the petition without passing any order.
design In favor of Plaintiff · Jul 19, 2024

Ve Commercial Vehicles Limited v.Jaswant Industries & Ors

Delhi High Court - Orders · 189755086

The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction against the defendants for infringing its registered designs related to the Volvo 9600 buses. The defendants are accused of copying the design and engaging in unfair competition.
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