India Patent Cases
2,823 decisions indexed
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Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha v.Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited
Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha filed a suit seeking an ad interim injunction against Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited for infringing Indian Patent No. IN 294424 related to the drug Alectinib. The court granted the injunction, restraining commercial activities, but allowed the defendant to use the product for research purposes under Section 107A of the Patents Act.
PFIZER INC v.NATCO PHARMA LIMITED
The plaintiffs (Pfizer Inc) informed the court that the present matter relates to Patent No. 218291 and is connected to several other pending cases involving the same patent. The court directed that the present matter be listed along with these related matters before the Judge In-charge on September 30, 2021.
L.G.Varadarajulu v.M/S.Raj Ganesh Enterprises
The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking perpetual injunctions against the defendant for infringing Patent No. 179607, Design Nos. 163445 and 163446, and copyright in their table top wet grinders. However, the first plaintiff passed away, and the remaining plaintiffs sought to withdraw the suit.
Eli Lilly And Company v.Hetero Labs Limited
The plaintiffs allege that the defendants have infringed their patent for Baricitinib by manufacturing and selling it without a license. The case involves a request for an injunction to prevent the defendants from continuing this activity.
Emami Ltd. v.Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Emami Ltd. vs Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. saw its multi-faceted IP litigation reach a conclusion through settlement in the Calcutta High Court. The original suit, which involved claims of infringement across trademark, copyright, design, and passing off, was formally withdrawn by both parties. The court accepted the Terms of Settlement, decreeing the parent suit and disposing of all connected applications. This resolution allows both companies to move forward without further legal entanglement.
Pfizer Inc v.Triveni Interchem Private Limited
The plaintiff alleges infringement of its Indian Patent No. 218291 related to Palbociclib, marketed under the brand name 'Palbace'. The court found a prima facie case of infringement but noted the timeline of alleged infringement was unclear.
Sotefin Sa v.Indraprastha Cancer Society And Research Center & Ors.
Sotefin Sa filed a suit for patent infringement against Indraprastha Cancer Society and others, alleging that the 'smart dollies' installed by Defendant No. 4 infringed Plaintiff's Patent No. 4214088. Both parties agreed to the appointment of a Scientific Advisor from IIT Delhi to conduct an expert examination and report on whether the Defendants' product falls within the scope of the patent claims.
M/s Store N Move Pvt. Ltd. v.M/s Olog Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
M/s Store N Move Pvt. Ltd. filed a suit against M/s Olog Logistics Pvt. Ltd., seeking permanent injunctions against alleged infringement of its copyrighted computer application, 'OLOG', and its associated trademark. The plaintiff sought to prevent the defendants from reproducing or passing off services using similar applications or marks. However, before the court could rule on the merits, the plaintiff withdrew the suit with liberty to pursue the matter in a pending case before the NCLT.
Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha & Anr v.Natco Pharma Limited
Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha filed a suit seeking an ad interim injunction against Natco Pharma Limited, alleging infringement of Indian Patent No. IN 294424 concerning Alectinib. The court allowed the application subject to exceptions and noted that while the defendant could use the drug for research under Section 107A, any commercial launch would require prior permission from the court.
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited v.M's Dhanalakshmi Bottles Supplies
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited filed a civil suit alleging infringement of its registered design, trademark, and copyright by M's Dhanalakshmi Bottles Supplies. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions and damages for the unauthorized use of their branded bottles. However, the court noted that the sole defendant had passed away prior to the hearing date. Given that the cause of action was in persona (personal), the suit was ultimately dismissed.
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited v.M's Dhanalakshmi Bottles Supplies
Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited filed a civil suit alleging infringement of its registered design, logo, and trademark by M's Dhanalakshmi Bottles Supplies. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions, damages, and accounting for sales made using the protected bottle designs. However, during the proceedings, it was reported that the sole defendant had passed away. Given that the cause of action was in persona (personal to the individual), the court dismissed the suit.
Wheelseye Technology India Pvt. Ltd. v.Zinka Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
Wheelseye Technology filed a suit alleging that its competitor, Zinka Logistics Solutions, along with several former WheelsEye employees, conspired to disrupt the business. The Defendants allegedly misappropriated Confidential Information, solicited employees through en masse poaching, and induced breaches of contractual obligations.
Murlidhar Gyanchandani v.The State of Jharkhand
This petition before the Jharkhand High Court addresses allegations made by R.S.P.L. Health Pvt. Ltd. against M/s Vedanta Tea Agro Industries regarding the misuse of the 'Ghari' Trademark and Copyright. The controversy stems from an ex parte ad interim injunction passed by the District Court, which led to a contempt reference in Delhi. After reviewing the record, the High Court noted that pending proceedings before the Delhi Courts would have far-reaching effects on these cases.
L.G. Varadarajulu v.Minit Engineers (I) Pvt. Ltd.
The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking perpetual injunctions against the defendant for infringing various IP rights, including Patent No. 179607 (related to table top wet grinders), Designs Nos. 163445/163446, and copyright in an injunction manual. However, the plaintiffs subsequently withdrew the suit.
Huntington Alloys Corporation v.Union Of India And 3 Ors
The petitioner challenged the rejection orders passed by respondent nos. 3 and 4 regarding its patent application for "Ultra Supercritical Boiler Header Alloy and Method of Preparation". The petitioner argued that these orders were passed without hearing them, making the 'prima facie' satisfaction perverse. The court directed both parties to file their respective replies and rejoinders.
Chugai Seiyaki Kabushiki Kaisha v.MSN Laboratories Private Limited
The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking an ad interim injunction against MSN Laboratories Private Limited for infringing Indian Patent No. IN 294424, which covers Alectinib or its derivatives. The court allowed the application subject to exceptions, permitting the defendant to use the drug for research purposes under Section 107A of the Patents Act, but prohibiting commercial launch without prior court permission.
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd v.Union Of India & Ors.
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd filed a writ petition seeking directions for the expeditious disposal of opposition proceedings against Patent No. 257402, which was granted to Novo Nordisk A/S. The court addressed the procedural delay and directed the respondents to furnish the Opposition Board's recommendations within one week, subsequently rescheduling the hearing.
Novo Nordisk A/S v.Union Of India & Ors.
Novo Nordisk A/S filed a petition seeking a writ of mandamus to compel Respondent Authorities (No. 1 through No. 3) to decide on its request for the cross-examination of witnesses in a pending post-grant opposition against Patent No. IN 257402. The court, after considering arguments from both sides, directed that Respondent No. 2 fix the date for the cross-examination and complete it expeditiously.
M/s.Fast Products v.G.G.Aqua Industries
M/s.Fast Products filed a suit against G.G.Aqua Industries alleging infringement of its registered trademark 'AQUA FAST' and copyright violation concerning the associated trade dress and artistic label design. The plaintiff sought perpetual injunctions, destruction of infringing goods, and damages. However, on the date of judgment (26.08.2021), the plaintiff failed to appear before the court despite previous proceedings, leading the High Court to dismiss the suit for default.
Communication Components Antenna Inc. v.Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The appeal challenges a single judge's decision that invalidated the Appellant's patent (IN240893). The Appellant argues that the ground of Section 64(1)(h) was not pleaded or evidenced, while the Respondent seeks to uphold the revocation based on various sections of the Patents Act.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Ireland Unlimited Company v.Micro Labs Limited
The plaintiffs filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Micro Labs Limited for infringing their registered patent (No. 247381) related to Apixaban, an anticoagulant drug. The court considered the prior history of similar cases and granted an ex-parte ad- interim injunction restraining the defendant from manufacturing or selling generic Apixaban under any brand name, including 'APIVAS'.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd v.Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
Honda Motor Co. appealed the refusal of its patent application (No. 380/CHE/2015) by the Controller of Patents and Designs on grounds of lack of inventive step and insufficient disclosure. The High Court found that the original order was flawed due to a deprivation of fair opportunity regarding sufficiency of disclosure, and lacked proper justification for concluding lack of inventive step.
Novartis Ag v.Msn Laboratories Pvt Ltd
The plaintiff, Novartis AG, seeks to restrain the defendant from manufacturing Pazopanib Hydrochloride, claiming it infringes their Indian patent. The defendant has obtained approval to manufacture the product, raising concerns of imminent patent infringement.
Communication Components Antenna Inc. v.Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.
This litigation involves Communication Components Antenna Inc. challenging Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.'s alleged infringement of Indian Patent No. IN240893, which relates to 'Asymmetrical Beams for Spectrum Efficiency' in wireless communication systems. The core dispute revolves around the validity of this patent, as raised by the defendant through a counterclaim. While the court analyzed grounds of revocation under Sections 64(d), (e), and (f) of the Patents Act, 1970, it ultimately decided to list the suit for further consideration, indicating that the matter remains unresolved.
F.Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. v.Matrix Laboratories Limited
F.Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Matrix Laboratories Limited for infringing Indian Patent No.196774, which relates to a pharmaceutical or chemical compound product. The court ultimately disposed of the suit as no further orders were necessary due to the rejection of leave to institute the suit by the Division Bench.
Jolen Inc. v.Shobanlal Jain
Jolen Inc. filed two civil suits in the Madras High Court against various defendants, including Shobanlal Jain, alleging infringement of its trade marks (JOLEN) and copyright in its crème bleach packaging. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions, rendition of accounts, and damages due to deceptive imitation and passing off. However, on August 9, 2021, the court dismissed both suits for non-prosecution, as the plaintiff had failed to respond to communications regarding the continuation of the litigation.
Jolen Inc. v.Shobanlal Jain
This case involved Jolen Inc. filing multiple suits against various defendants, including Shobanlal Jain, alleging infringement of its trademarks (JOLEN) and copyright in the artistic work and trade dress of its crème bleach packaging. The plaintiffs sought permanent injunctions, rendition of accounts, and damages due to passing off and unauthorized use of similar marks and designs. However, the court ultimately dismissed both suits for non-prosecution, as the plaintiff failed to respond to communications regarding the continuation of the litigation.
Nokia Technologies Oy v.Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.
The petitioner (Nokia Technologies Oy) filed an application seeking temporary injunction and disclosure of assets against the respondent (Guangdong Oppo Mobile). The court, while addressing various interlocutory applications, granted a direction for the defendants to furnish specific disclosures regarding their sales and revenues related to the alleged infringing devices.
Novartis Ag & Anr. v.Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs
Novartis Ag & Anr. filed an appeal challenging the Assistant Controller's refusal to grant their Indian Patent Application No. 10611/DELNP/2015. The court allowed an interlocutory application regarding document filing and issued notice to the Defendant, setting the matter for further hearing.
Indiyaa Distribution Network Llp v.P Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favor of Indiyaa Distribution Network Llp against P Singh & Ors. The Plaintiff, a prior user of the Ayurvedic joint pain relief oil 'SANDHI SUDHA', successfully argued that the Defendants' use of similar marks and imitation of packaging constituted passing off and copyright infringement. The court recognized the Plaintiff's established market presence and sales history to protect consumers from potential confusion.
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