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Bench:M.Jaichandren

6 IP cases indexed. Covers patent, trademark matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 9, 2014

Salzer Electronics Limited v.S.G.Controls & Switchgear (P) Ltd.

Madras High Court · O.S.A.Nos.413 and 414 of 2012

Salzer Electronics Limited appealed against a single judge's order that dismissed its applications seeking temporary injunctions regarding alleged infringement and passing off of its registered patent. The High Court set aside the impugned order, finding it lacked necessary details and discussion on the merits of the case.

patent defendant favorable · Apr 4, 2014

Standard Corporation India Ltd. v.Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd.

Madras High Court · O.S.A.No.107 of 2013

The appeal challenged an order that rejected a claim filed by Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd. against Standard Corporation India Ltd. The suit involved allegations of copyright infringement and passing off related to tractor drawings. The appellant argued the suit was barred because the design had been used more than 50 times without registration under the Designs Act, 1911.

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.

trademark defendant favorable · Jul 23, 2013

Eatman Foods India Private Limited v.M/s Savorit Ltd.

Madras High Court · Original Side Appeal Nos.419 & 420 of 2012 & M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2012

Eatman Foods India Private Limited appealed the dismissal of its injunction application against M/s Savorit Ltd., alleging infringement and passing off due to the phonetic and visual similarity between their trade marks ('Tastee Masala' vs 'TASTII'). The respondent argued that the products were different, and since only the label was registered, no exclusive right could be claimed over individual words. The High Court upheld the single judge's decision.

trademark defendant favorable · Apr 12, 2013

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v.Wockhardt Limited

Madras High Court · Original Side Appeal No.71 of 2013

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. appealed against the dismissal of its interim injunction application, alleging that Wockhardt Limited was infringing their registered trademark "METO" with "METOX". The court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant could not maintain the suit because the required assignment deed procedure under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, had not been completed.

patent defendant favorable · Apr 12, 2013

Jagdale Industries Limited v.Halewood Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Madras High Court · O.S.A.No.235 of 2012

Jagdale Industries Limited appealed an order dismissing its application for leave to sue Halewood Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and others regarding alleged infringement of Patent No. 247946, which covers a fruit juice based electrolyte energy drink. The High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient evidence or causal link showing that a part of the cause of action arose within the court's territorial jurisdiction.

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