Competition Commission of India
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Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited v.Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited filed an information alleging that Boehringer Ingelheim (OP-1 and OP-2) was abusing its patent rights, specifically using the Second Patent to prohibit competitors from using 'Linagliptin' after the First Patent expired. The Commission found no prima facie case warranting an investigation into the matter.
M/s Best IT World (India) Private Limited v.M/s Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)
Best IT World (iBall) filed an information alleging that Ericsson, a major holder of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), was abusing its dominant position. The allegations included refusal to identify infringed patents, forcing the Informant into onerous Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and imposing royalty rates contrary to FRAND terms.
Intex Technologies (India) Limited v.Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ)
Intex Technologies (Informant) alleged that Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Opposite Party), a major SEP holder in mobile communication, was demanding excessive and unfair royalty rates for licensing its patents. The Informant also complained about the use of NDAs and foreign jurisdiction clauses which restricted their ability to seek redressal.
Micromax Informatics Limited v.Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ)
Micromax Informatics Limited filed a complaint alleging that Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson was abusing its dominant position by demanding unfair, discriminatory, and exorbitant royalty rates for essential GSM patents. The Commission examined the allegations regarding excessive pricing based on the sale price of the product rather than the value of the technology.
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