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108 remanded decisions from Madras High Court.

Remanded Decisions

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patent remanded · Sep 19, 2023

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd v.The Controller of Patents

Madras High Court · CMA(PT)/5/2023 and C.M.P.No.15804 of 2023

Huawei Technologies appealed the Controller of Patents' order rejecting its PCT National Phase application. The rejection was based primarily on alleged failure to submit proper method claims and procedural lapses regarding a delayed Form-3 filing. The High Court set aside the impugned order, finding that the rejection was not dealt with on merits and procedural errors did not justify rejection, thus remanding the matter for reconsideration.

patent remanded · Sep 4, 2023

Helion Biotech ApS v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India

Madras High Court · (T) CMA (PT) No.30 of 2023 [(OA)/1/2016/PT/CH]

Helion Biotech ApS appealed a rejection order by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, which denied grant of a patent for antibodies to MASP-2. The appeal was filed seeking consideration of further amended claims. The High Court set aside the impugned order and remanded the matter back for examination of the amended claims.

patent remanded · Aug 25, 2023

Nokia Technologies OY v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

Madras High Court · (T)CMA(PT)/75/2023

Nokia Technologies OY appealed the Assistant Controller's refusal to grant a patent for its system and method for listening to audio content. The appellant argued that the refusal order failed to consider their amended claims and responses to objections raised under Section 3(k).

patent remanded · Aug 24, 2023

Bigtec Private Limited v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

Madras High Court · (T)CMA(PT)/3/2023

Bigtec Private Limited appealed against the Assistant Controller's order declining the grant of a patent application. The refusal was based on objections regarding lack of inventive step and non-patentability under Section 3(e). The court set aside the impugned order due to non-consideration of appellant's contentions and remanded the matter for re-evaluation by a different officer.

trademark remanded · Aug 24, 2023

Prakash Ferrous Industries Private Limited v.The Registrar of Trade Marks

Madras High Court · (T)CMA(TM).No.148 of 2023

The appellant filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging the Registrar of Trade Marks' refusal to register the word mark 'TIRUMALA' (Application No. 2080181). The High Court set aside the impugned order primarily because it was cryptic and lacked sufficient reasons for its decision. However, since evidence of use was not placed before the authority, the matter was remanded back to the Registrar for a reasoned decision after the appellant provides proof of use.

patent remanded · Aug 24, 2023

Bigtec Private Limited v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

Madras High Court · (T)CMA(PT)/8/2023

Bigtec Private Limited appealed against the Assistant Controller's order declining the grant of patent for Indian Patent Application No. 314/CHE/2009, concluding that the claims lacked inventive step. The court set aside the impugned order due to non-consideration of appellant's contentions regarding prior art and remanded the matter for re-consideration by a different officer.

patent remanded · Aug 24, 2023

BIGTEC PRIVATE LIMITED v.The ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS & DESIGNS

Madras High Court · (T)CMA(PT)/4/2023

Bigtec Private Limited appealed against the Assistant Controller's order declining the grant of a patent for application No. 421/CHE/2009, citing lack of inventive step and non-patentability under Section 3(e). The court set aside the impugned order due to non-consideration of the appellant's contentions regarding prior art and Section 3(e), and remanded the matter for re-consideration by a different officer.

patent remanded · Mar 29, 2023

Ifp Energies Nouvelles v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India

Madras High Court · CMA (PT) No.20 of 2023

Ifp Energies Nouvelles appealed the rejection of its patent application (No. 1373/CHE/2015) by the Controller of Patents and Designs, Chennai. The appellant argued that the rejection order was non-speaking and failed to consider their submissions or prior acceptance in the USA. The High Court agreed, finding that the material contentions were ignored.

copyright remanded · Mar 28, 2023

M/s. Symphony Recording Co. v.Dr.K.Shobana

Madras High Court · OSA.Nos.136 to 138 of 2020

The appellant (M/s. Symphony Recording Co.) appealed an order that granted interim injunctions to the respondent (Dr. K. Shobana), alleging infringement of her copyright in sound recordings ('Kanda Sashti Kavacham' and 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'). The core dispute revolved around whether agreements signed by Dr. Shobana while she was a minor were valid, and the rights of the performer under the Copyright Act.

patent remanded · Feb 2, 2023

Green Cross Holdings Corporation v.The Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India

Madras High Court · CMA (PT) No.10 of 2023

Green Cross Holdings Corporation appealed the order dated 02.02.2023 by the Controller of Patents and Designs which rejected its patent application for a method of preparing Plasma-derived Hepatitis B Human Immunoglobulin Agent. The appellant argued that all objections were addressed, but the rejection was arbitrary. The High Court found that the respondent failed to discuss the prior arts or provide justifiable reasons for rejecting the inventive step.

patent remanded · Nov 25, 2021

Uster Technologies Ag v.The Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs

Madras High Court · W.P.No.4903 of 2019 and WMP.Nos.5586 & 5589 of 2019

Uster Technologies Ag challenged the rejection of its patent application, which related to a method for optimizing textile manufacturing processes. The petitioner argued that the rejection order was erroneous and failed to consider the provisions of the Patents Act regarding convention applications and amendments. The High Court set aside the impugned order and remanded the matter back to the Controller for fresh consideration.

copyright remanded · Apr 16, 2021

Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd v.S.Khaja Mohideen

Madras High Court · O.S.A.Nos.167 and 210 of 2020

The appeals arose out of common final interlocutory orders concerning two actions for copyright infringement. The first suit involved musical works in 17 films, while the second concerned music from the film 'Citizen'. The court addressed issues related to prima facie case and balance of convenience before granting interim relief.

copyright remanded · Nov 8, 2019

Sorting Hat Technologies Private Limited v.Fermat Education and Ors

Madras High Court · O.S.A.No.7 of 2019

The appeal challenged a judgment that dismissed applications filed by Sorting Hat Technologies Private Limited to vacate an interim injunction granted to Fermat Education and Ors. The High Court set aside the impugned order, noting that the plaintiffs failed to file a complete transcript of the alleged copyrighted content in the plaint.

patent remanded · Jun 14, 2018

Krishnamachari Ramu v.Srinivasa Raja

Madras High Court · Writ Petition Nos. 29318 and 29329 of 2011

The petitioners challenged the Intellectual Property Appellate Board's order that revoked their patents (No. 193899 and 200285) concerning a novel method for preparing low glycemic sweets using Levulose/Fructose. The High Court found that the dispute required intricate scientific proof regarding the elimination of browning reactions, leading it to set aside the revocation order and remand the matter back to the IPAB.

patent remanded · May 8, 2018

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC v.Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs

Madras High Court · (T) CMA (PT) No.211 of 2023

Microsoft Technology Licensing appealed the rejection of its Patent Application by the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs. The appellant contended that the rejection order failed to objectively test the application or discuss relevant prior art (Exhibit D1).

patent remanded · Sep 14, 2017

Suru International Pvt. Ltd v.B.Braun Melsungen AG

Madras High Court · W.P.No.24502 of 2013

Suru International Pvt. Ltd filed a Writ Petition challenging an order passed by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). The petitioner sought revocation of Patent No. 210062. The Madras High Court set aside the IPAB's order to the extent that it had remanded the matter back to the Controller General of Patents & Designs, directing the IPAB to decide the issue de novo.

patent remanded · Jun 23, 2016

Kubota Corporation v.The Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India

Madras High Court · (T) CMA (PT) No.34 of 2023

Kubota Corporation appealed the rejection of its patent application (No. 2342/CHE/2008), which concerned an 'operation parameter display system for working vehicle fitted with working implement'. The appellant argued that the Controller failed to consider the technical advancement over prior art and incorrectly applied Section 3(k).

patent remanded · Sep 20, 2013

Dr.Aloys Wobben v.Intellectual Property Appellate Board

Madras High Court · Writ Petition Nos.17539 to 17541, 9729 to 9737 of 2011 & M.P.Nos.1 to 1/2013(12 Nos.)

Dr. Aloys Wobben challenged orders passed by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) which had cancelled his patents against him. The core issue before the Madras High Court was whether the IPAB possessed the jurisdiction under Section 64 of the Patents Act, 1970, to examine the validity of a resolution used to authorize actions.

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