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Bench:S.M.Subramaniam

12 IP cases indexed. Covers patent, trademark matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent defendant favorable · Dec 12, 2025

Italfarmaco Spa v.Deputy Controller of Patents & designs

Madras High Court · OSA(CAD).No.72443 of 2025

Italfarmaco Spa filed an appeal challenging a previous order by the Deputy Controller of Patents & Designs rejecting the grant of patent for Application No.10810/CHENP/2012. The High Court examined whether the Original Side Appeal was maintainable under Clause 15 of Letters Patent, considering the provisions of the Commercial Courts Act.

patent defendant favorable · Dec 12, 2025

Italfarmaco Spa v.Deputy Controller of Patents & designs

Madras High Court · OSA(CAD).No.72443 of 2025

Italfarmaco Spa filed an appeal challenging the order passed by the Single Judge of the High Court of Madras. The core issue was whether this Original Side Appeal (OSA) was maintainable under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, given that the underlying matter involved a decision made under Section 117A of the Patents Act, 1970. The court held that since the Commercial Courts Act is a special enactment and provides specific appeal mechanisms, the intra-Court Appeal under Clause 15 was not maintainable.

patent defendant favorable · Dec 12, 2025

Italfarmaco Spa v.Deputy Controller of Patents & Designs

Madras High Court · OSA(CAD).No.72443 of 2025

Italfarmaco Spa filed an appeal challenging the order passed by the Single Judge of the High Court of Madras. The core issue was whether this Original Side Appeal (OSA) was maintainable under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, given that the original matter involved a rejection of patent grant under Section 15 of the Patents Act, 1970. The court held that since an appeal mechanism already existed under Section 117A of the Patents Act, the intra-Court Appeal under Clause 15 was not maintainable.

patent mixed · Mar 31, 2023

M/s.Fair Beat Herbals Cosmetics Private Ltd. v.The Registrar of Trademarks

Madras High Court · W.P.Nos.32148 and 13631 of 2017

The Madras High Court addressed writ petitions challenging trademark registration proceedings involving 'Fair Beat'. The court noted that objections had been raised against the application, and an inquiry was pending before the Trademark Registry. Consequently, the High Court directed the Registrar of Trademarks to conduct a thorough enquiry, ensuring all parties are given an opportunity to participate, and to pass final orders on the merits as quickly as possible.

trademark dismissed · Mar 10, 2023

Umai Mohonot v.Union of India

Madras High Court · WP No.17351 of 2009

The petitioners challenged a show cause notice issued by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks and GI regarding their registered trade mark 'ARROW'. The respondents argued that the registration was erroneous as the mark related to government property. The High Court dismissed the writ petition, stating that the petitioners should have participated in the adjudication process before the competent authorities.

trademark dismissed · Mar 10, 2023

Umai Mohonot, Proprietor, M/s.Jay Plastic Company v.Union of India

Madras High Court · WP No.17350 of 2009

The petitioner challenged a show cause notice issued by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks and GI regarding the registration of their trade mark 'ARROW'. The respondents argued that the entry was erroneously registered as government property. The High Court dismissed the writ petition, stating that the petitioner should have participated in the adjudication process rather than challenging the initial show cause notice.

trademark dismissed · Mar 10, 2023

Umaid Mohonot v.Union of India

Madras High Court · WP No.17351 of 2009

The petitioners challenged a show cause notice issued by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks and GI regarding their registered trade mark 'ARROW'. The respondents argued that since the registration was allegedly erroneous (Government property), the petitioners should have defended their case before the Competent Authorities rather than filing a writ petition. The High Court dismissed the writ petition.

trademark dismissed · Mar 10, 2023

Umaid Mohonot, Proprietor, M/s.Jay Plastic Company v.Union of India

Madras High Court · WP No.17350 of 2009

The petitioner challenged a show cause notice issued by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks and GI regarding their registered trade mark 'ARROW'. The respondents argued that the registration was erroneous as it related to government property. The High Court dismissed the writ petition, stating that the petitioner should have participated in the adjudication process rather than challenging the initial notice.

trademark dismissed · Mar 10, 2023

Umaid Mohonot v.Union of India

Madras High Court · WP No.17349 of 2009

The petitioners, members of the Mohonot Family and M/s.Jay Group of Companies, challenged a show cause notice issued by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks regarding their registered trade mark 'ARROW'. The respondents argued that the registration was erroneous as the Government property should be preferred. The High Court dismissed the writ petition, stating it could not adjudicate disputed facts on merits.

trademark dismissed · Mar 10, 2023

Umai Mohonot, Proprietor, M/s.Jay Plastic Company; Bijay Singh Mohonot, Proprietor, M/s.Jay Garment Accessories v.Union of India; Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks and GI; The Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks

Madras High Court · WP No.17349 of 2009

The petitioners challenged a show cause notice issued by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks regarding their registered trade mark 'ARROW'. The respondents argued that the government property had been erroneously registered. The Madras High Court dismissed the writ petition, stating it could not adjudicate disputed facts on merits and the petitioners should have participated in the adjudication process.

patent defendant favorable · Dec 20, 2021

Leeds Skill Training Centre Pvt. Ltd. v.The Controller General of Patents, Trademarks, geographical Indications, Designs

Madras High Court · W.P.No.39009 of 2015

Leeds Skill Training Centre Pvt. Ltd. challenged the delay in refunding a sum of Rs. 17,500 related to its trademark application under Rule 38(3) of the Trademarks Rules. The petitioner argued that the examination report should have been issued within three months of filing. However, the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petition after noting that the third respondent had already submitted the required examination report on November 30, 2011. Consequently, the court held that no further judicial consideration was necessary regarding the refund claim.

patent defendant favorable · Dec 20, 2021

Leeds Hr Solution v.The Controller General of Patents

Madras High Court · W.P.No.39014 of 2015

Leeds Hr Solution challenged the delay in refunding a sum of Rs. 17,500 related to its trademark application under Rule 38(3) of the Trademarks Rules. The petitioner argued that the examination report should have been issued within three months of filing. However, the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petition after noting that the third respondent had already submitted the required examination report on December 2, 2011. Consequently, the court held that no further action was necessary from the respondents.

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