Sandisk Llc v. Patel Mobile Accessories And Anr

Ms. Drools Pet Food Private LtdvsRegistrar Of Trademarks & Anr.

The Delhi High Court issued procedural directions in the trademark opposition case filed by Ms. Drools Pet Food Private Ltd against the Registrar of Trademarks. Despite ongoing mediation efforts, the court set a timeline for the respondents to file their replies within six weeks, followed by rejoinders. The matter is scheduled for further hearing and completion of pleadings.

Singer Manufacturing Co.vsThe Registrar Of Trade Marks And Anr.

The Calcutta High Court dismissed Singer Manufacturing Co.'s appeal against the limitation placed on the trademark 'Sagar'. The court upheld the initial ruling that due to 'Sagar' being a proper name (surname), its registration was limited to specific goods ('sewing machines sold complete') unless distinctiveness could be proven. The judgment emphasized strict adherence to procedural fairness, noting that appeals cannot raise issues not previously argued before the lower authority.

Sumitomo Shi FW Energia OyvsDeputy Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India

The appellant challenged the refusal order by the Deputy Controller of Patents, which rejected its patent application for a circulating fluidized bed boiler due to lack of inventive steps. The appellant argued that their improvisation introduced significant advantages over prior art, such as reduced heat exchanges and improved efficiency. The Madras High Court set aside the impugned proceedings and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

Mex Switchgears Pvt LtdvsTwinkle Luminaires Pvt Ltd And Anr

The Delhi High Court issued orders in two connected trademark appeal matters, C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 140/2021 and C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 92/2022. In both cases, the court addressed procedural issues regarding service of documents, specifically the counterstatement filed by the respondents. The appellant argued that they were never properly served with these crucial documents. Consequently, the Court granted time for both parties to place their respective evidence on record and scheduled further hearings in January 2024.

Astrazeneca Ab & Anr.vsWestcoast Pharmaceutical Works Limited

Astrazeneca filed suit against Westcoast Pharmaceutical Works Limited alleging infringement of its patent (IN 297581) covering the cancer drug Osimertinib. The plaintiffs sought permanent injunctions and damages, asserting that the defendant's offer to contractually manufacture and sell the patented compound constituted infringement. Despite initial defenses by the defendant regarding regulatory approval issues, the court found that due to the defendant's failure to file a written statement within the statutory period, the suit was decreed in favor of AstraZeneca, granting them relief and substantial costs.