India Patent Cases
2,823 decisions indexed
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M/S Reflect Sculpt Private Ltd. v.Musky Couture
The Delhi High Court allowed M/S Reflect Sculpt Private Ltd. to proceed with its suit against Musky Couture, which alleges infringement of the 'GAURAV GUPTA' trademark and copyright in unique artistic garments. The Plaintiff detailed how the Defendant was allegedly manufacturing and selling identical, low-budget imitations while falsely claiming association with the original designer. Crucially, the Court issued a significant interim order allowing a Local Commissioner to conduct a search and seizure of the Defendant's premises in Mumbai to gather evidence of infringement.
Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd v.Mhs Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Centaur Pharmaceuticals filed an Interim Application against MHS Pharmaceuticals. The court noted that the dispute was complex and did not meet the criteria for an immediate ad-interim order, requiring a final hearing after both parties submitted additional evidence.
Fmc Corporation v.Best Crop Science Llp
The case involves a patent infringement dispute regarding one of the suit patents. Another related suit is pending before a different bench.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd v.Greypixy Udyog
The Commercial IP Suit filed by Hindustan Unilever Ltd against Greypixy Udyog was settled on April 21, 2021. The parties agreed to a decree based on the plaint's prayer clauses, leading to the disposal of the suit.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Greypixy Udyog
The Bombay High Court disposed of a Commercial IP Suit between Hindustan Unilever Limited and Greypixy Udyog. The parties reached a settlement, with the Defendants agreeing to submit to the decree in terms of the plaint's prayer clauses.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Greypixy Udyog
The Bombay High Court disposed of the Commercial IP Suit (L) No. 3761 of 2021 after both parties reached a settlement. The Defendants agreed to submit to a decree based on the plaint's prayer clauses, and the Plaintiffs waived their claim for damages.
Unilever Plc v.Hemakesh Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd
The parties, Unilever Plc and Hemakesh Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd, settled their dispute in this Commercial IP Suit. The defendant submitted to a decree based on the plaint's prayer clauses, leading the plaintiff to drop its claim for damages.
Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Pub) v.Gionee Communication Equipment Co. Ltd & Anr.
This order addressed a review petition filed by Defendant No. 2 (Syntech Technology Pvt. Ltd.) challenging the denial of framing issues regarding its application for patent revocation. The court noted that the pending revocation proceedings before IPAB were effectively being handled by the High Court's jurisdiction post-IPAB abolition. To resolve this, the court permitted the defendant to withdraw the IPAB revocation petition and file a counterclaim in the suit.
Monsanto Technology Llc v.Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd
The parties, Monsanto Technology Llc and Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd, filed joint applications to withdraw the suit and counter claim. They stated that they had amicably resolved their disputes through a Settlement Agreement dated March 26, 2021.
M/s Bharat Salt Company v.M/s Bhagyalaxmi Brinechem Pvt Ltd
M/s Bharat Salt Company filed a suit against M/s Bhagyalaxmi Brinechem Pvt Ltd seeking injunction and enforcement of its rights under the Patent Act, 1970. The defendant challenged the plaint by arguing that the plaintiff firm was unregistered, making the suit non-maintainable under Section 69(2) of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. However, the High Court dismissed this plea, noting that the firm was subsequently found to be registered and citing Supreme Court precedents which held that the bar under Section 69(2) does not apply to IP infringement suits.
Pfizer Products Inc v.Unichem Laboratories Limited
The Plaintiffs filed a suit for permanent injunction against the Defendant for infringement of Indian Patents. The parties reached a settlement and withdrew the suit and counter-claim.
Haryana Pesticides Manufactures Association v.Willowood Chemicals Private Limited
The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the Controller's order rejecting its pre-grant opposition under Section 25(1) of the Patents Act, 1970, which led to the grant of a patent in favor of the respondent. The court addressed arguments regarding whether a writ petition is an efficacious remedy against such rejection.
Ashique Exports (P) Ltd. v.Safaana Cosmetics & Perfumes
Ashique Exports (P) Ltd. filed a suit against Safaana Cosmetics & Perfumes alleging copyright infringement and passing off related to their bathing soap packaging. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant used an identical colour scheme, trade dress, and deceptively similar artistic work on its product 'ISIE', mimicking the successful brand 'IVA'. After examining the evidence, the Madras High Court found that the defendant had encroached upon the plaintiff's intellectual property rights. Consequently, the court decreed the suit in favor of Ashique Exports, granting permanent injunctions and directing the destruction of infringing stock.
Novartis Ag v.Windlas Biotech Pvt Ltd
The case involves a patent infringement dispute where Novartis AG claims that Windlas Biotech Pvt Ltd is infringing on their Indian Patent No. 229051 related to a pharmaceutical composition comprising Sacubitril + Valsartan. The court has previously issued an interim order restraining the defendants from using the infringing product.
Novartis Ag v.Eris Lifesciences Limited
The case involves a patent infringement dispute where Novartis AG claims that Eris Lifesciences Limited is infringing on their Indian Patent No. 229051 related to a pharmaceutical composition comprising Sacubitril + Valsartan.
H. Lundbeck A/S v.Hetero Drugs Limited
The suit sought an injunction against Hetero Drugs Limited concerning Indian Patent 227963 for Vortioxetine Hydrobromide. The parties reached a settlement regarding IA No. 2333/2021, allowing the defendant to export products under Section 107A of the Patents Act, provided strict conditions are met.
Merck Sharp And Dohme Corp v.Indilina Pharmaceuticals
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp (Plaintiff) filed a suit seeking an injunction against Indilina Pharmaceuticals (Defendant) for infringing their patent (IN'816) covering the compound Sitagliptin. The Plaintiffs alleged that the Defendant was offering tablets of Sitagliptin for sale in tenders. The Court granted interim relief restraining the Defendant from any infringing activities and directed disclosure of profits.
Diva Enterprises (P) Ltd v.Institute Of Medico Legal Publication (P) Ltd.
The appeal challenged the dismissal of the appellant's application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The appellant argued that the contractual dispute, seeking damages and injunction, was arbitrable. However, the High Court held that since the reliefs sought were primarily based upon Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), the dispute was non-arbitrable.
Novartis Ag v.Eris Lifesciences Limited
The plaintiffs seek an injunction to restrain the defendant from manufacturing and selling a pharmaceutical composition that allegedly infringes their patent.
H. Lundbeck A/S v.Hetero Drugs Limited
The dispute involves H. Lundbeck A/S challenging Hetero Drugs Limited's export activities, which are claimed by the defendants to be permissible under Section 107A of the Patents Act for R&D purposes. The court issued an interim order allowing the defendants to continue exports to seven specified entities while addressing objections raised by the plaintiff.
Larsen & Toubro Limited v.Radheshyam Singh
The plaintiffs (Larsen & Toubro Limited and General Industrial Controls Private Limited) filed a suit alleging that the defendants were infringing their trademarks (including Larsen & Toubro, L&T, LT, etc., and GIC/GIC) and violating copyrights related to their product labeling. The court found the defendants guilty of infringement and passing off.
Unilever Plc v.Radhe Cosmetics
The Bombay High Court passed an interim application order, confirming a previous order and granting a temporary injunction. The injunction restrains Radhe Cosmetics from manufacturing or trading cosmetic preparations using marks or trade dress deceptively similar to Unilever's registered trademarks (like LAKME NINE TO FIVE) and copyrighted artistic works.
H. Lundbeck A/S v.Hetero Drugs Limited
H. Lundbeck A/S filed a suit against Hetero Drugs Limited regarding alleged infringement of Patent IN227963, which covers Vortioxetine Hydrobromide. During the hearing, the defendants asserted that they were not commercially launching any product and were using the substance solely for regulatory and R&D purposes.
B4U Television Network India Limited v.Jay Shree Praveen Enterprises And Ors
The Bombay High Court addressed an Interim Application filed by B4U Television Network India Limited concerning the pending Commercial IP Suit. The court noted that some defendants had not yet been served and directed the plaintiff to complete service at the earliest.
Unilever Plc v.Sovereign Chemicals And Cosmetics
The dispute involved allegations that the Defendant was illicitly using the Plaintiff's statutory and common law rights, including trademarks, trade dress, and copyright in label artwork. The Defendant claimed a license from a proprietor in Saudi Arabia.
Unilever Plc v.Sovereign Chemicals And Cosmetics
The Plaintiff (Unilever Plc) filed suit alleging that the Defendant was illicitly using its trademark, trade dress, and copyrighted artwork on rival products. The court found prima facie evidence of violation, noting that the defendant's claim of an international license did not negate infringement rights in India.
Unilever PLC v.Sovereign Chemicals & Cosmetics
Unilever PLC filed an IP suit against Sovereign Chemicals & Cosmetics alleging infringement of its trademark, copyright, and common law rights related to product labeling and trade dress. The defendant claimed they were operating under a license in Saudi Arabia. The court found the use illicit but allowed the defendant to proceed by accepting their submission regarding the prayer clause.
Merck Sharp And Dohme Corp & Anr v.Actis Generics Pvt Ltd
The Plaintiffs, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., filed a suit seeking an injunction against Actis Generics Pvt Ltd for infringing Patent No. IN'816, which covers the compound Sitagliptin. The court examined the prima facie case and found that the Defendant was distributing and selling infringing Sitagliptin API without authorization.
Xotik Frujus Pvt Ltd v.Kishan Hirji Gothi Sole Proprietor Of Bubalus Beverages
Xotik Frujus Pvt Ltd filed a Commercial IP Suit against Kishan Hirji Gothi for alleged infringement. The Defendant submitted to the decree terms, leading the Court to dispose of the suit in favor of the Plaintiff.
Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. v.Dag Creative Media Pvt. Ltd.
Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. filed a Leave Petition in the Bombay High Court against Dag Creative Media Pvt. Ltd. The court initially granted leave for the petition. Furthermore, the petitioner sought permission to amend their plaint to accurately describe the nature of the commercial suit. The bench allowed this amendment, allowing the litigation to proceed with corrected pleadings.
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