Sona Spices Pvt. Ltd. v. Soongachi Tea Industries Pvt. Ltd.

UTO Nederland B.V.vsTilaknagar Industries Ltd.

The Bombay High Court addressed complex trademark disputes involving UTO Nederland B.V. and Tilaknagar Industries Ltd., concerning the use of marks 'MANSION HOUSE' and 'SAVOY CLUB'. The court upheld an earlier order dismissing UTO’s attempt to stop passing off, while simultaneously setting aside interim orders that had allowed certain product introductions by Tilaknagar. Crucially, the judgment mandates maintaining the current status quo regarding these marks until the main suit is finally decided, emphasizing the need for expedited trial proceedings.

Jigar VikamseyvsBombay Stock Exchange Limited

This case involved a challenge to an arbitration award concerning the domain name 'sensex.in', which was claimed by Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) as infringing its well-known trademark, SENSEX. The petitioner, Jigar Vikamsey, challenged the transfer order under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The High Court dismissed the petition, finding no perversity or illegality in the original award. The court affirmed that the arbitration process was conducted fairly and legally, upholding BSE's claim over its trademarked domain.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedvsController General Of Patents, Design, Trademark And Geographical Indications & Ors.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals challenged notices and orders issued by the Controller General regarding its patent application for a cystic fibrosis treatment compound. The core legal question was whether a pre-grant opposition could be entertained after the patent had already been granted by the Controller. The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Vertex, holding that once the Controller grants the patent, they become functus officio and cannot legally entertain subsequent oppositions.

Emerson Process Mangement Power And Water Solutions IncvsController Of Patents

Emerson Process Management filed appeals challenging the rejection of its patent applications (Nos. 1253/DEL/2006 and 4197/DEL/2015) relating to computer software. The court noted that the main ground for rejection—the lack of novelty and inventiveness in associated hardware—no longer aligns with current Patent Office guidelines.

The Delhi Public School SocietyvsAviral Education Welfare And Cultural Society

This case revolves around a dispute between The Delhi Public School Society (DPSS) and Aviral Education Welfare And Cultural Society (AEWCS) concerning the termination of a Joint Venture Agreement. DPSS had permitted AEWCS to use the 'Delhi Public School' name and logo for its school, but this usage was explicitly limited by the agreement. Upon termination of the JVA, DPSS sought an injunction against AEWCS for continued use of the brand identity. The High Court upheld the lower court's finding that once the agreement ended, AEWCS lost all rights to use the IP, thus constituting infringement and passing off.