Madras High Court
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Showing 721–749Sucampo AG v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
Sucampo AG filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (Patents) challenging the revocation of Patent No. 223147 by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. The appellant subsequently submitted a memo requesting the withdrawal of the appeal.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (Patents) seeking to set aside an impugned order and grant a patent on Indian Patent Application No. 5162/CHENP/2010. The appellant subsequently instructed counsel to withdraw the appeal.
Universidad De Nvarra v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
Universidad De Nvarra filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (Patents) seeking to overturn previous orders and allow its patent application No.4387/CHENP/2006 to proceed to grant. However, the appellant subsequently submitted a memo requesting the withdrawal of the appeal.
Oracle International Corporation v.The Controller of Patents
Oracle International Corporation filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging the refusal of its patent application (No. 3740/CHENP/2006) by the Assistant Controller of Patents. The appeal was subsequently withdrawn by the appellant.
Novartis AG v.Cipla Limited
Novartis AG filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (Patents) challenging the decision of the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs regarding Patent Application No. 593/CHE/2005. The appellant subsequently instructed its counsel to withdraw the appeal.
United Foods Public Company Limited v.The Registrar of Trademarks
United Foods Public Company Limited filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging the Registrar of Trademarks' refusal to register the mark 'YOYO' in Class 30. The appeal sought to set aside the refusal and allow the trademark application to proceed. However, before the court could rule on the merits of the case, the appellant voluntarily moved for withdrawal. Consequently, the Madras High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.
Amgen Inc v.The Registrar of Trademarks
Amgen Inc filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging the Registrar of Trademarks' refusal to register the mark 'SILIQ' in Class 5. The appeal sought to set aside the previous order and allow the trademark registration to proceed. However, before the court could rule on the merits of the case, Amgen Inc submitted a memo requesting the withdrawal of the appeal. Consequently, the Madras High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.
Walgreen Co. v.The Registrar of Trademarks
Walgreen Co. filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging the Registrar of Trademarks' refusal to register the mark 'Finest Nutrition' in Class 5. However, before the court could rule on the merits of the appeal, the appellant voluntarily submitted a memo requesting its withdrawal. Consequently, the Madras High Court dismissed the case as withdrawn without passing any order regarding costs.
M/s.United Spirits Limited v.Wipro Limited
The Madras High Court dismissed the Original Petition filed by M/s.United Spirits Limited against Wipro Limited. The petition sought to rectify the trademark register by cancelling the registration of 'ARAMUSK-BOLD' held by Wipro. However, the petitioner subsequently withdrew the case following a compromise reached in a connected suit, leading to the dismissal of this rectification petition without any order as to costs.
Multiplex Farming Rep By Mr. v.The Registrar Of Trade Marks
The Madras High Court addressed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed by Multiplex Farming challenging an earlier rejection order regarding its trademark application for 'MULTIPLEX FARMING' in Class 44. However, the appellant chose to withdraw the appeal before the court could rule on the merits of the case. Consequently, the High Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn without making any substantive orders.
Japan Tobacco Inc. v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India, Patent Office
Japan Tobacco Inc. filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal seeking to set aside an earlier order and allow its patent application (No. 6844/CHENP/2010) to proceed for grant. The appellant subsequently moved for withdrawal of the appeal.
Aasife Biriyani Pvt Ltd v.Greens Lands Restaurant
Aasife Biriyani Pvt Ltd filed a lawsuit against Greens Lands Restaurant, alleging infringement of its registered trademark (No. 3768877) and associated copyrights in relation to providing food services. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions and damages for passing off and unauthorized use of the brand. However, during the proceedings, the parties reached an out-of-court settlement.
Japan Tobacco Inc. v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India, Patent Office
Japan Tobacco Inc. filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (Patents) challenging an earlier decision made by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs regarding its patent application. The appellant subsequently submitted a memo requesting the withdrawal of the appeal.
M/s.Kpr Fertilizers Ltd. v.Controller Of Patents
M/s.Kpr Fertilizers Ltd. filed an Original Petition seeking the revocation of Patent No. IN 202028, which covered a process for manufacturing Food Grade Dicalcium Phosphate. The court dismissed the petition after noting that the patent's term had expired in February 2023.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
The Chinese University of Hong Kong filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (Patents) challenging an earlier order issued by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. The appellant subsequently moved for withdrawal of the appeal.
Opibra - Operacoes Internacionais Do Brasil LTDA v.Rp Telebuy Skyshop Pvt. Ltd.
The Madras High Court dismissed the petition filed by Opibra seeking the removal of Trademark No. 2231835 from the Register. The court noted that the relevant registration had already expired on November 11, 2021. Since the trademark was no longer valid, the legal action became infructuous.
Rajam Industries Private Limited v.Lakshmi Industries
In this trademark rectification case, Rajam Industries sought the Madras High Court to cancel a registration held by Lakshmi Industries. The petitioner argued that the request for cancellation should follow prescribed legal procedures rather than informal communication with the Trademark Registry. After noting that the respondent had initiated steps toward cancellation and agreed to undertake the necessary formal actions, the court closed the original petition.
M/s.S.Ponnusamy Gounder & Co. v.Sri Balaji and Co., Deputy Registrar of Trademarks
The Madras High Court dismissed the Original Petition filed by M/s.S.Ponnusamy Gounder & Co. against Sri Balaji and Co. and the Deputy Registrar of Trademarks. The petition, which sought to cancel a registered trademark (No. 1232741 in Class 30), was withdrawn by the petitioner's counsel due to a compromise reached in an earlier case (C.S.No.797 of 2009). This outcome highlights how pre-existing settlements can impact ongoing IP litigation.
Nurnbergmesse Gmbh v.The Registrar of Trademarks
Nurnbergmesse Gmbh filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging the Registrar of Trademarks' refusal to register the mark 'India wooed' in Class 35. The appeal sought to set aside the impugned order and allow the trademark application to proceed. However, before the court could rule on the merits, the appellant instructed counsel to withdraw the appeal. Consequently, the Madras High Court dismissed the case as withdrawn.
Rajah Company v.The Registrar of Trademarks
Rajah Company filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging an order issued by the Registrar of Trademarks regarding the registration of the mark RAJAH MALGO. However, before the High Court could rule on the merits of the appeal, the appellant chose to withdraw the case. Consequently, the Madras High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn without making any substantive order.
Umaid Mohonot v.Union Of India
Umaid Mohonot appealed against an order dismissing their writ petitions, which challenged a show cause notice issued by the Registrar of Trade Marks. The appellants argued that the notice was invalid because related disputes concerning the 'Arrow' trademark were pending before the Delhi High Court and the Intellectual Property Appellate Board. The court ultimately held that the administrative action taken by the Registrar was distinct from the private inter se dispute, thus upholding the validity of the show cause notice.
M/s. Medopharm / Medopharm Private Limited v.Leeford Healthcare Limited
The Madras High Court addressed a trademark infringement suit filed by Medopharm against Leeford Healthcare Limited regarding the use of 'EMICOF' versus the registered mark 'EMCOF'. The plaintiffs sought permanent injunctions and damages for alleged passing off and dilution. Ultimately, both parties reached an amicable resolution, which was formalized in a Memorandum of Compromise dated June 21, 2023. The court subsequently decreed the civil suit based on the terms of this compromise.
K.P.D.Rajendran v.Mr.G.Sundarapandian
The Madras High Court dismissed the Original Petitions filed by K.P.D.Rajendran seeking the removal of trademarks 'SOLO' and 'BOVONTO.' The court noted that the impugned trademark registrations (Nos. 929435, 929437, and 929438) had not been renewed by the mark owner. Consequently, the petitions were deemed infructuous.
M/s.Mohamed Aboobacker Chank Lungi Ltd. v.M/s.Indianpasand Inc.
M/s. Mohamed Aboobacker Chank Lungi Ltd filed a civil suit against several defendants, including M/s. Indianpasand Inc., alleging infringement of its registered trademarks (SANGU) and copyright in its artistic label design. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions, damages, and surrender of infringing goods. Ultimately, the court decreed the suit based on a Memorandum of Settlement reached between the plaintiff and the 3rd defendant.
M/S.Mohamed Aboobacker Chank Lungi Ltd. v.M/s.Indianpasand Inc.
M/S.Mohamed Aboobacker Chank Lungi Ltd filed a civil suit against several defendants, including M/s.Indianpasand Inc., alleging trademark infringement, copyright violation, and passing off concerning its 'SANGU' brand. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions and damages against the use of deceptively similar marks like 'SHIPPY.' Ultimately, the court decreed the suit in terms of a Memorandum of Settlement reached between the plaintiff and the 3rd defendant.
ITC Limited v.VST Industries Limited
The Madras High Court allowed ITC Limited's petition seeking rectification of a trademark registration. The court directed the removal of Trademark No. 509304 from Class 34 on the Register of Trademarks. This decision was made after VST Industries Limited filed a memo indicating no objection to the petitioner's request, effectively clearing the path for the cancellation.
Pradeep Stainless Indian Pvt. Ltd. v.M/S.Jb Enterprises
Pradeep Stainless Indian Pvt. Ltd. filed a civil suit against M/S.Jb Enterprises alleging infringement of its registered trade mark 'PRADEEP' and copyright violation concerning its packaging logo. The plaintiff sought perpetual injunctions, damages, and mandatory disclosure. However, the court noted that both parties had submitted a Deed of Settlement dated 31.01.2023, under which the suit was withdrawn. Consequently, the High Court dismissed the case.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (Patent) challenging an order issued by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs concerning its patent application No. 3330/CHE/2011. The appellant subsequently informed the court that it intended to withdraw the appeal.
Tyron International Limited v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
Tyron International Limited appealed an order issued by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. However, the appellant later submitted a memo stating its intention to withdraw the appeal. The High Court subsequently dismissed the case as withdrawn.
Essar Water Proofing Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. v.R.Neelakanteswara Rao
The Madras High Court dismissed the Original Petition (Trademarks) filed by Essar Water Proofing Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. The petition sought the rectification of registered trademark No. 943699 in Class 1. However, the petitioner subsequently withdrew the case on instructions from their counsel, leading to the dismissal of the petition without any order as to costs.
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