N. Paul Vasanthakumar
2 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.
Cases Presided Over
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Kamat Hotels (India) Limited v.Royal Orchid Hotels Limited
Kamat Hotels challenged the Intellectual Property Appellate Board's decision to dismiss its rectification application, arguing that the rival mark 'Royal Orchid' infringed upon its well-known trademark 'The Orchid'. The Madras High Court upheld the IPAB's finding, concluding that the respondent had established prior use of their mark. The court emphasized that proceedings before a higher court are liable to be stayed during pending appellate proceedings under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act.
S.Ram Kumar v.Union Of India
S.Ram Kumar filed multiple Writ Petitions before the Madras High Court challenging various orders passed by Customs authorities concerning the import of his patented technology (Plurality of SIM/Blue Tooth). The petitioner claimed infringement and sought to quash the customs decisions. However, the court dismissed the petitions, holding that the petitioner failed to avail the effective alternate remedy provided under the Customs Act, 1962.
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