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Bench:Bhargav D. Karia

6 IP cases indexed. Covers patent, trademark, design matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent defendant favorable ★ Landmark · Apr 5, 2024

Galatea Ltd v.Diyora And Bhanderi Corporation

Gujarat High Court · R/CIVIL SUITS NO. 2 of 2017

Galatea Ltd filed a suit alleging infringement of its Patent No. 271425 against Diyora And Bhanderi Corporation. Concurrently, the defendants filed a counter claim seeking the revocation of this patent. The Gujarat High Court examined both the infringement claims and the validity challenges raised by the defendants. Ultimately, the court found that the plaintiffs failed to prove infringement, and consequently, rejected the counter claim for revocation, affirming the novelty and inventive step of the suit patent.

trademark dismissed · Jan 23, 2023

Consitex S.A. v.Sharad Rampal Jain And Sudeep Gautamchand Dhing Trading As Siesta Pharmaceuticals & 1 other(s)

Gujarat High Court · C/RA/50/2022

The Gujarat High Court disposed of the Rectification Application (C/RA/50/2022) filed by Consitex S.A. The application sought action regarding a trademark, but the petitioner subsequently informed the court that the trademark in question had already been removed by the Registry. Consequently, the court allowed the withdrawal of the application.

design settled · May 4, 2022

Symphony Limited v.Raj Cooling System Private Limited

Gujarat High Court · C/CS/5/2021

Symphony Limited filed a suit against Raj Cooling System Private Limited alleging infringement of its registered design (No. 288184) for air coolers. The dispute was settled amicably between the parties, leading to the court disposing of the suit.

patent plaintiff favorable · Oct 29, 2021

Mita Ashok Kapoor Through Poa Paresh Ajitkumar Kapoor v.Raj Cooling System Private Limited

Gujarat High Court · R/CIVIL SUITS NO. 2 of 2021 (and R/CIVIL SUITS NO. 3 of 2021)

The plaintiffs filed civil suits alleging that the defendant was infringing their registered design for an air-cooler grill. The plaintiff holds registrations (No. 324986-017 and No. 233559) covering the unique shape and configuration of the grill. The court examined the claims, noting a striking similarity between the designs and finding that the plaintiffs had made out a prima facie case for protection.

patent mixed · May 24, 2021

Mohalla Tech Priavte Limited v.Lagdhir Jugaldip Bharatkumar

Gujarat High Court · R/APPEAL FROM ORDER NO. 48 of 2021 (Trademark Suit No. 538 of 2021)

The Gujarat High Court heard an appeal challenging an ex-parte ad-interim injunction granted in a trademark suit. While the appellant argued the initial order failed to meet mandatory procedural requirements under Order 39 Rule 3 CPC, the court chose not to interfere with the interim order at that stage. Instead, it directed the trial court to proceed expeditiously with hearing the Injunction Application on its merits, ensuring both parties are given a full opportunity to be heard.

patent mixed · May 24, 2021

Mohalla Tech Priavte Limited v.Lagdhir Jugaldip Bharatkumar

Gujarat High Court · R/APPEAL FROM ORDER NO. 48 of 2021 (Trademark Suit No. 538 of 2021)

The Gujarat High Court heard an appeal challenging an ex-parte ad-interim injunction granted in a trademark suit. While the appellant argued the initial order failed to meet mandatory procedural requirements under Order 39 Rule 3 CPC, the court chose not to interfere with the interim order at that stage. Instead, it directed the trial court to proceed expeditiously with hearing the Injunction Application on its merits, ensuring both parties are given a full opportunity to be heard.

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