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patent remanded · May 4, 2022

Kanishk Sinha & Anr v.Union Of India & Anr

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · MAT 669 of 2022 with CAN 1 of 2022

The appellants challenged the dismissal of their writ petition, which sought linkage between their software and the 'VAHAN' vehicle registration system. The core issue raised was entitlement to compensation under Section 102(3) of the Patents Act, 1970.

patent defendant favorable · Apr 27, 2022

Kanishk Sinha v.The Union Of India

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P.A 17414 of 2021

The petitioner, the patentee/assignee of Patent No. 254875, challenged an order by the Secretary, Government of India, regarding their request for a patent linkage to the VAHAN e-Module. The core dispute was whether the patent holder could mandate that electric vehicle registration (specifically e-Rickshaws) be subject to NOC issuance based on the patent before official registration.

patent interim order · Apr 27, 2022

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited v.Kanishk Sinha & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · C.O. 951 of 2022

The case involved a suit alleging violation of Patent Rights. The petitioner sought modification/variation of an existing ad interim injunction, citing financial losses and delay in the disposal of interlocutory applications. The court directed the lower court to ensure these pending applications are disposed of expeditiously within six weeks.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 18, 2022

Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited v.The State Of West Bengal

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · WPA 2070 of 2022 (with IA NO: CAN/1/2022)

The application sought to recall and clarify a prior order passed in WPA 2070 of 2022. The Court found that the writ petition failed to disclose crucial previous orders, including those related to injunctions and infringement suits.

patent interim order · Nov 17, 2021

Kanishk Sinha & Anr. v.The Union Of India & Anr.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P.A. 17414 of 2021

The petitioners challenged an impugned order regarding their patent rights related to electronic eco-friendly battery-operated vehicles. The court addressed arguments concerning the necessity of adding other manufacturers and states as parties, ultimately finding that the limited scope of the petition did not require such additions.

trademark interim order · Jul 30, 2020

ABP Private Limited & Anr. v.Registrar of Trade Marks, Kolkata & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. 5921 (W) of 2020

The petitioners challenged the Registrar of Trade Marks for allegedly treating several trade mark applications as 'abandoned' without following the prescribed statutory framework under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court found that the procedure laid down in Section 132 and Rule 38(4) and (5) was not followed, despite the petitioner sending a reply to the objection.

patent defendant favorable · Apr 8, 2020

Kanishk Sinha v.Union Of India

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. No.5325 (W) of 2020 and CAN No.3000 of 2020

The Calcutta High Court disposed of the writ petitions filed by Kanishk Sinha against the Union of India. The court noted that the petitioner's patent application had been accepted online, substantially addressing his grievance.

patent dismissed · Mar 12, 2020

Kanishk Sinha v.Union Of India

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. No. 1581 (W) of 2019 with W.P. No. 9581 (W) of 2019

The petitioner challenged the validity of a patent by questioning the vires of Section 64 of the Patents Act. The Union of India admitted the stand taken by the petitioner in its affidavit-in-opposition, leading the Calcutta High Court to dispose of the writ petition.

patent plaintiff favorable · Feb 11, 2020

Kanishk Sinha v.The State Of West Bengal & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · FMAT 1360 of 2019 / CAN 12796 of 2019

Kanishk Sinha filed a title suit seeking accounts, delivery of products, and permanent/mandatory injunction against defendants for infringing his patent rights related to eco-friendly e-rikshaws. The trial court dismissed the application for temporary injunction on grounds including lack of territorial jurisdiction and failure to comply with Section 80(2) CPC. This appeal challenged the impugned order.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Sep 25, 2019

Prashant Properties Limited v.Sps Steels Rolling Mills Ltd

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · C.O. No. 2205 of 2019 (with C.A.N. No. 6305 of 2019)

The petitioner, an operational creditor, entered into a Permissive User Agreement (PUA) with the respondent to use a family of marks in lieu of securing an outstanding debt. The trial court granted an ad interim injunction restraining the respondent from suspending this PUA. The appellate court stayed this injunction, arguing that civil courts lacked jurisdiction under the IBC and Companies Act. The High Court set aside the stay order, finding that the suit was maintainable as a collateral security agreement.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 18, 2019

Oramed Ltd. v.Union Of India & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W. P. No.9575 (W) of 2019

Oramed Ltd. challenged a decision dated February 25, 2019, made under Section 15 of the Patents Act, 1970. The petitioner argued that the adjudicating authority erred by proceeding on Section 3(d) instead of Section 3(e), and that the order was based on conjectures rather than conclusive findings. The court found infirmities in the impugned order.

patent remanded · Apr 5, 2019

Natco Pharma Ltd v.Union Of India & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. No. 7470 (W) of 2019

Natco Pharma Ltd challenged the actions of the Controller regarding a pending patent application (No. 3865/KOLNP/2007). The petitioner argued that since the Controller had reserved judgment without deciding on their request for cross-examination, they would be seriously prejudiced if the patent was granted without hearing their objections fully. The Court ruled that in adversarial proceedings before the Controller, the right to cross-examine is an indefeasible right under natural justice.

patent plaintiff favorable · Mar 13, 2019

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp v.Union Of India

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W. P. No.1518 (W) of 2019

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp challenged an order by the Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs. The petitioner argued that the appeal mechanism was practically unavailable due to the absence of a technical member, and further contended that the rejection of their patent application, which followed a voluntary divisional filing, was erroneous as it failed to consider curative measures.

patent interim order · Dec 20, 2018

Sri Bishnupada Biring v.Sri Ardhendu Sekhar Biring

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · C. O. No. 4038 of 2018

The Calcutta High Court noted a prima facie case raised by the petitioner concerning procedural flaws and patent discrepancies in the commissioner's report. Consequently, the matter was directed to be heard as a contested application. An interim order granting a stay on the impugned order and related proceedings was issued.

patent defendant favorable · Aug 22, 2017

M/S. Reata Pharmaceuticals v.Union Of India

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W. P. 21548 (W) OF 2017

M/S. Reata Pharmaceuticals challenged an order passed by the Controller of Patents, arguing that the authority failed to consider superior data regarding their improved product version. The court dismissed the writ petition, holding that since the impugned order was statutorily appealable, the petitioner must utilize the available statutory remedy.

patent defendant favorable · Apr 21, 2017

Kanishk Sinha v.State of West Bengal

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · WP-11061W-2017

The petitioner, a patentee, challenged actions of the State regarding e-rickshaws, asserting that defendants were infringing his patent on echo friendly vehicles. The court affirmed the petitioner's status as a patent holder and held that any license granted by the State in violation of the existing injunction would be void ab initio.

patent dismissed · Jun 6, 2016

Akb Jagannath Nag v.Union Of India & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · M.A.T. 359 of 2016

Akb Jagannath Nag challenged an order from the Controllers of Patents and Designs. The appellant argued that subsequent approval under Section 6 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, should interfere with the impugned order. The court considered this new development but found it necessary for the appellant to approach the Single Judge for review or proceed via appeal.

patent dismissed · Jul 21, 2015

Nacto Pharma Limited v.Union Of India & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P 32289(W) of 2014

Nacto Pharma Limited challenged the actions of a respondent authority regarding the grant of a patent to another party. The petitioner alleged that the authority proceeded with merit-based objections without first addressing preliminary objections concerning a breach of Patent Rule 55 (4).

trademark defendant favorable · Jul 16, 2015

Reckitt Benckiser Health Care (India) Pvt. v.Emami Ltd & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · F.M.A. 2041of 2015 (CAN 2463 of 2015)

The appeal challenged a temporary injunction granted by the Trial Court, which restrained the defendant from displaying an advertisement for 'MOOV' that compared it to the plaintiff's product, ZANDU BALM. The High Court examined whether such comparative advertising amounted to disparagement of the plaintiff's trademark and copyright.

patent pending · May 12, 2015

Kanishk Sinha v.Union of India

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. 8290 (W) of 2015

Kanishk Sinha challenged the implementation of an amended notification under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which brought 'E-rickshaws' within its ambit. The petitioner also claimed infringement of his patent related to technology for battery operated e-rickshaws.

patent plaintiff favorable · Nov 12, 2014

Sri Rajesh Kumar Banka v.The Union of India & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. No. 19610 (W) of 2011

The writ petitioner challenged an order by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) which had revoked his patent for a 'Sealing Device' due to lack of novelty based on US prior art. The petitioner argued that his device possessed novel features, such as a transparent body and ribbed wire. The Calcutta High Court set aside the IPAB's order, finding that the Board erred in its assessment and reliance on expert opinion.

trademark plaintiff favorable · May 17, 2013

N. V. Sumatra Tobacco Trading Co. v.The Registrar of Trade Marks & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. 11743 (W) of 2012

The petitioner challenged the Intellectual Property Appellate Board's (IPAB) order which allowed the registration of the trade mark 'HERO' for cigarettes. The petitioner argued that the IPAB erred by interfering with the Registrar's discretionary decision and misinterpreting legal principles regarding trademark priority and special circumstances. The High Court ultimately set aside the IPAB's order, confirming the Registrar's refusal to register the mark.

patent pending · Dec 16, 2011

Sri Rajesh Kumar Banka v.The Union Of India & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. No. 19610 (W) of 2011

The petitioner challenged an Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) order that revoked a patent granted to him. The sixth respondent sought revocation under Section 64 of the Patents Act, 1970, alleging lack of novelty based on prior art. The High Court admitted the petition but declined to grant any interim stay.

patent interim order · Aug 4, 2011

Ctr Manufacturing Industries Limited v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P.No.7365(W) of 2011

The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the rejection of its application seeking specific information from the Controller of Patents. The court admitted the petition after hearing counsel for both parties, noting that no interim order was sought at that stage.

patent interim order · Aug 3, 2011

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.The Controller Of Patents & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P. No. 12176 (W) of 2011

Hindustan Unilever Limited challenged an order by the Deputy Controller of Patents & Designs which allowed the patentee to submit a reply statement after missing the statutory deadline. The petitioner argued this contravened the Patents Rules, 2003. The Court admitted the petition and stayed further proceedings pending its final hearing.

patent interim order · Oct 4, 2010

Besco Limited (Foundry & Rubber Division) v.Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Government of India

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · W.P.No. 20087 (W) of 2010

Besco Limited filed a petition alleging that its application under Section 11B of the Patents Act, 1970 had not been processed by the Controller General of Patents as required by Rule 24B. The petitioner argued that the statutory duty was neglected. The Court admitted the petition but clarified that pendency would not prevent the respondents from taking necessary steps.

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