Outcome Category

Plaintiff Favorable

at Himachal Pradesh High Court

8 plaintiff favorable decisions from Himachal Pradesh High Court.

Plaintiff Favorable Decisions

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patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 6, 2025

SML Limited v.Mohan & Company &Anr.

Himachal Pradesh High Court · OMP No. 320 of 2023 in COMS No. 6 of 2023

The plaintiff, SML Limited, filed a suit seeking permanent prohibitory injunction against Mohan & Company &Anr. for infringing its agricultural composition patent (IN'092). The infringement was alleged through the sale and marketing of products under the brand name 'Aladdin'.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 20, 2024

Ulink Agritech Private Ltd. v.Sml Limited & Others

Himachal Pradesh High Court · OSA No.5 of 2024 (2024:HHC:7049)

The appellant challenged an ex-parte ad-interim injunction granted by the Single Judge, which restrained them from infringing Patent No. 282092 (covering 'SELZIC'). The core legal issue was whether the Single Judge's order contained adequate reasons as mandated by proviso to Order 39 Rule 3 CPC. The High Court found that the conclusion of a prima facie case was not preceded by any proper reasoning, leading to the setting aside and remittance of the injunction.

patent plaintiff favorable · Apr 1, 2024

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH v.Nexkem Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Himachal Pradesh High Court · Civil Suit (COMS) No.25 of 2022

Boehringer Ingelheim filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Nexkem Biotech for infringing its patent related to Empagliflozin. The defendants challenged the maintainability of the suit by arguing that pre-institution mediation under Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act was not exhausted, as there was no urgency. The court dismissed this objection, finding that the suit did contemplate urgent interim relief and noting the defendants' admission of infringement.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 2, 2022

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG v.MSN Laboratories Private Limited

Himachal Pradesh High Court · OMP No. 85 of 2022 in COMS No. 07 of 2022 (and related OMP/COMS numbers)

The applicants (Boehringer Ingelheim) filed applications seeking interim directions against the respondents (MSN Laboratories and others) for alleged infringement of their patent covering the compound Linagliptin. The court found that the defendants had not laid any credible challenge to the validity of the patent, thus tilting the balance of convenience in favor of the plaintiffs.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 2, 2022

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG v.MSN Laboratories Private Limited

Himachal Pradesh High Court · OMP No. 85 of 2022 in COMS No. 07 of 2022, OMP No. 89 of 2022 in COMS No. 08 of 2022, OMP No. 93 of 2022 in COMS No. 09 of 2022 & OMP No. 97 of 2022 in COMS No. 10 of 2022

The plaintiffs, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, filed applications seeking interim directions against respondents (including MSN Laboratories and others) for infringing their patent rights related to the medicinal product Linagliptin. The court found that the defendants had not presented a credible challenge to the patent's validity and tilted the balance of convenience in favor of the plaintiffs.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 2, 2022

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG v.MSN Laboratories Private Limited

Himachal Pradesh High Court · OMP No. 85 of 2022 in COMS No. 07 of 2022 (and related OMP Nos.)

The plaintiffs, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, filed applications seeking interim directions to restrain respondents from infringing their patent rights related to Linagliptin. The court found that the defendants had not presented a credible challenge to the patent's validity and tilted the balance of convenience in favor of the plaintiffs.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 2, 2022

MSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED v.THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS, BOUDHIK SAMPADA BHAVAN, DWARKA, SECTOR-32, PLOT 14 NEW DELHI-400037; BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMA GMBH & CO. KG

Himachal Pradesh High Court · OMPS No. 162 & 230 OF 2022 IN CIVIL SUIT (COMS) No. 04 of 2022

The plaintiff (MSN Laboratories) filed a petition seeking the revocation of Indian Patent No. IN 243301. The defendants argued that the petition was time-barred as it was filed more than three years after the patent grant date. The court dismissed the applications, holding that the limitation period for challenging a patent is not necessarily from the date of grant but when the right to sue accrues, and affirming its territorial jurisdiction.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 2, 2022

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG v.MSN Laboratories Private Limited

Himachal Pradesh High Court · OMP No. 85 of 2022 in COMS No. 07 of 2022 (and related OMP/COMS numbers)

The applicants (Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma) filed applications seeking interim directions to restrain the respondents (MSN Laboratories and others) from infringing their patent rights over the medicinal product, Linagliptin. The court found that the defendants had not laid a credible challenge to the validity of the patent and tilted the balance of convenience in favor of the plaintiffs.

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