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Bench:V.Periya Karuppiah

3 IP cases indexed. Covers patent, design matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent mixed · Jul 10, 2012

This Application Has Been Filed Seeking ... v.Ashok Leyland Limited And Another

Madras High Court · O.A.Nos.446 and 447 of 2011 in C.S.No.345 of 2011

The Madras High Court addressed applications seeking interim injunctions concerning the trademark 'O2'. While the court found that the plaintiff had established a prima facie case for passing off, it ultimately denied the request for infringement relief. The judge ruled that despite concerns about delay, the applicant was entitled to an interim injunction specifically regarding the act of passing off by the respondent.

patent interim order · Jul 6, 2012

A.R. Safiullah v.A. Sowkath Ali

Madras High Court · O.A.Nos.304 to 306 of 2009 in C.S.No.282 of 2009

The petitioner sought ad-interim injunctions against the respondents regarding infringement of his registered patent (No. 198079) and registered design (No. 182931), as well as passing off related to artificial laminated banana leaves. The court found that while the claim for restraining patent infringement was not grantable, interim injunctions were allowed for design infringement and passing off.

design defendant favorable · Apr 12, 2012

Indecon Structurals Pvt. Ltd. v.Ultra Tiles Pvt. Ltd.

Madras High Court · A.S.No.433 of 1999 (Appeal against O.S.No.1 of 1996)

The appellant (Indecon Structurals) filed an appeal challenging the trial court's dismissal of its suit alleging infringement and passing off related to its unique 'Aquarius' tile design. The core dispute involved whether the plaintiff, who claimed copyright over the design drawing, could obtain injunction against the defendant for manufacturing identical tiles, especially since the design was registered in favor of the respondent.

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