Automotive — India Design Cases
10 decisions indexed
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International Cycle Gears v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs & Ors.
The petitioner appealed against the Controller's order allowing the cancellation of Design No. 201728 for a 'Coaster Brake Hub'. The appeal argued that the design was significantly different from known models, particularly those published in February 2005. However, the High Court upheld the Controller's finding, concluding that the design lacked novelty and originality as it was substantially identical to prior publications.
Klassic Wheels Private Ltd v.The Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs and Anr.
The petitioner filed an appeal challenging the cancellation of Design No. 229267, which covered a 'Wheel Rim' design. The grounds for cancellation were lack of novelty and prior publication. The court dismissed both the appeal and the application for additional evidence.
M/s Crocs Inc.Usa v.M/s Liberty Shoes Ltd.
The plaintiff, M/s Crocs Inc.Usa, filed suits seeking permanent injunction against various defendants for infringing its registered designs (Nos. 197685 and 197686) related to footwear. The court heard and disposed of the interim injunction applications in favor of the defendants.
Lucky Exports v.The Controller Of Patents & Designs & Ors.
Lucky Exports appealed against the rejection of its application for cancellation of a registered design. The appellant argued that the design was prior published, evidenced by sales and advertisements from 2003-2005. The High Court set aside the Controller's order due to non-appreciation of material evidence and remanded the matter back to the Controller for consideration of merits.
Lucky Exports v.The Controller Of Patents & Designs & Ors.
Lucky Exports appealed a rejection order by the Controller of Patents, challenging the decision that its registered design could not be cancelled. The appellant argued that the design had been prior published and that the Controller failed to consider crucial evidence from a suit filed in Ludhiana. The High Court set aside the Controller's order due to non-appreciation of materials and remanded the matter for further consideration.
Falcon Tyres Limited v.TVS Srichakara Tyres Limited
Falcon Tyres Limited appealed against an absolute ad-interim injunction granted by the single judge, which restrained them from selling tyres with tread patterns similar to Falcon's Dragon tyre. The High Court allowed the appeal, finding that the designs of the two tyres were conspicuously different and that the single judge had improperly considered passing off instead of design infringement.
International Tractors Ltd. v.Punjab Tractors Ltd.
International Tractors Ltd. filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Punjab Tractors Ltd. for infringing copyright and breaching exclusive license rights regarding tractor designs and know-how. The plaintiff subsequently sought to amend the plaint to include claims related to confidential information/trade secrets, expanding the scope of protection to 20 HP tractors based on subsequent assignment deeds.
Pravinbhai Jagjivandas Mehta v.Officine Lovato S.P.A.
The appellant filed suits alleging that the respondents were infringing five specific designs related to CNG/LPG converters for automobiles. The appeal challenged the Single Judge's rejection of the application for an interim injunction, which had previously been granted ex-parte.
B. Chawla & Sons v.Bright Auto Industries
B. Chawla & Sons sought to protect its registered design for rear view mirrors (No. 139585). Bright Auto Industries challenged this registration, arguing that the design lacked novelty and originality as it was common in the market. The court examined whether a further curve on the sloping upper length side constituted substantial novelty.
Brighto Auto Industries v.Raj Chawla (Messrs B.Chawla & Sons)
Brighto Auto Industries filed a petition to cancel the design registration (No. 139585) held by Raj Chawla's firm for rear view mirrors, arguing that the design lacked novelty and originality as it was common in the market. The court examined whether the minor modification made by the respondent constituted a new or original design.
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