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Bench:G.Rajasuria

6 IP cases indexed. Covers patent, copyright matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent mixed · Dec 9, 2009

Plaintiff (Assignee) v.M/S.Delux Films And Others

Madras High Court · O.A.Nos.786 and 787 of 2009; Application No.3691 of 2009 in C.S.No.701 of 2009

This Madras High Court order addressed applications concerning the alleged infringement of a plaintiff's copyright in the literary work 'THANGAM/BANGARAM/GANGA'. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions, royalties, and liquidated damages against M/S.Delux Films and others for adapting and telecasting the serial 'Thangam'. While the court did not rule on the merits of infringement or royalty at this stage, it issued procedural directions to ensure timely trial.

patent interim order · Nov 25, 2009

The v.Milap Chand & Co

Madras High Court · A.Nos.5833 to 5835 of 2009 and O.A.Nos.948 to 950 of 2009 in C.S.No.803 of 2009

The plaintiff, a company manufacturing 'Rubber Track Combine Harvester', filed suit and applications alleging infringement of its copyrights (in drawings/parts) and registered designs by the defendant. The dispute centered on whether the defendant's similar harvester machine violated the plaintiff's IP rights.

copyright plaintiff favorable · Nov 3, 2009

Sun TV, K TV, Sun Music, Sun News, Gemini TV and Teja TV (collectively referred to as 'the plaintiffs') v.First Defendant (D1)

Madras High Court · OA.Nos.1119 of 2009 and A.No.5778 of 2009 in C.S.No.973 of 2009

The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against defendants for violating Broadcast Reproduction Rights and Copyright by illegally tapping and transmitting their television programmes. The first defendant challenged the suit's jurisdiction under the TRAI Act, 1997. The Court held that it has jurisdiction to entertain the suit and granted an interim prohibitory injunction against D1.

copyright interim order · Nov 3, 2009

Compendiously And Concisely v.For A Decree Of Permanent And ...

Madras High Court · A.Nos.5776 and 5777 of 2009 & O.A.No.1111 of 2009 in C.S.No.963 of 2009

The plaintiffs filed a civil suit and an application for interim injunction, alleging that the defendants were illegally tapping/receiving/recording signals of various TV channels (Sun TV, K TV, etc.) and infringing their Broadcast Reproduction Rights and Copyright. The first defendant challenged the jurisdiction of the Civil Court based on the TRAI Act, but the court dismissed these applications.

patent interim order · Oct 23, 2009

Compendiously And Concisely v.For A Permanent Injunction Restraining ...

Madras High Court · OA.Nos.650, 651 and 652 of 2009 and A.Nos.2772 and 2773 of 2009 in C.S.No.546 of 2009

The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking permanent injunctions, damages, and destruction of infringing goods against the defendants for violating their Patent No. 230421 (RTIB) and several associated designs. The dispute centered on whether the defendants' imported stainless steel vacuum bottles were deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' patented product. The court disposed of the applications by granting specific injunctions while dismissing the general injunction pending final disposal of the suit.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 10, 2009

M/S Bal Pharma Ltd. v.M/S Glenmark Pharmaceutical Ltd.

Madras High Court · C.R.P.(PD)No.3765 of 2008

The Madras High Court dismissed a civil revision petition filed by M/S Bal Pharma Ltd against an order passed by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). The IPAB had granted a stay on the registration of a trade mark application, which was sought by Glenmark Pharmaceutical Ltd. The High Court found the IPAB's decision to be balanced and reasonable, noting that allowing immediate registration would create significant complications for the parties involved. Consequently, the court directed the IPAB to expedite the hearing and final disposal of the original appeal.

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