Electronics — India Patent Cases
129 decisions indexed
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Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. v.Mr. G. Choudhary And Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Samsung Electronics against its distributors regarding the sale of 'grey market' ink cartridges/toners. Although the goods were genuine, they were imported outside India and did not conform to Indian market standards, leading to concerns about unauthorized distribution. The court recognized the risk of irreparable loss and appointed a Local Commissioner to inspect, seize, and audit the inventory at the defendants' premises to prevent evidence destruction.
Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax v.S.K. Dynamics (P) Ltd.
The Revenue appealed against the CIT(A)'s order allowing deductions under Section 80-O. The dispute centered on whether the assessee company, M/s S.K. Dynamics (P) Ltd., was the rightful owner of patents and designs used to generate royalty income, or if they belonged solely to its Managing Director, Shri Rakesh Goel. The Tribunal ultimately dismissed the Revenue's appeal, upholding the CIT(A)'s finding that the company was the beneficial owner.
Schneider Electric Industries Sa v.Telemecanique & Controls (I) Limited
This appeal addressed a dispute arising from alleged patent and design infringement concerning electric contractors (D2 range) between Telemecanique & Controls (I) Limited and Schneider Electric Industries Sa. The core controversy revolved around whether the appellant's product modifications constituted an improvement covered under prior agreements or amounted to unauthorized infringement of the respondent's patented technology. The court ultimately dismissed the appeal, upholding the Single Judge's initial finding that a prima facie case existed in favor of the respondent.
Salzer Electronics Ltd. v.Zenith Mould And Tools Pvt. Ltd.
The plaintiff, Salzer Electronics Ltd., filed suit seeking permanent injunction against Zenith Mould And Tools Pvt. Ltd. for infringing its registered design (No. 165316) and passing off by manufacturing similar rotary switches under the trade mark 'Senith'. The appeals were heard regarding the dismissal of interim injunction applications by the single judge.
National Research Development v.Silicon Ceramics Ltd.
The petitioner (a Public Undertaking) sued the respondent for non-payment of royalty and interest on a license granted to manufacture semi-conductor packages. The dispute went through arbitration, which was subsequently challenged by the respondent on grounds including lack of jurisdiction and invalidity of the agreement due to non-registration under the Patents Act. The High Court upheld the arbitrator's award.
Spade Electro (P.) Ltd. v.Assistant Commissioner
The appeal primarily concerned whether Rs. 3,00,000 received by Spade Electro (P.) Ltd. from M/s. Elektro Flame Ltd. for surrendering exclusive know-how and the right to use the 'ELEKTRO' trademark was a capital or revenue receipt. The Tribunal ultimately allowed the appeal in part, setting aside the CIT(A)'s order on certain issues.
Puneet Industrial Controls Pvt. Ltd. v.Classic Electronics
The plaintiffs, manufacturers of superior electronic relays under the 'PIC' trade mark, filed a suit claiming infringement of their copyrights and misuse of confidential information regarding their EPOXY sealing circuits. The defendants were accused of manufacturing exact copies of these products. The court found that the plaintiffs had established their case and granted absolute ad interim injunction.
R. Kannan And Others v.Indchem Electronics Ltd.
The dispute involved allegations that the respondent company pirated technical know-how, designs, and bill of materials related to computer peripherals (Alpha Numeric Terminals, Colour Graphic Terminals) developed by the plaintiff. The court considered an appeal against a preliminary order which suspended an interim injunction, allowing manufacturing but prohibiting marketing until expert opinion was obtained. The High Court ultimately dismissed the appeal, holding that the interim order did not meet the definition of a 'judgment' under Clause 15.
National Carbon Co., Incorporated v.Bright Star Battery Company
The National Carbon Company held Patent No. 17148 of 1930 for dry cell batteries. After initial litigation, they sought to amend their patent specification under Section 17 of the Act. The Bright Star Battery Company opposed this application, arguing that a suit for infringement was pending and an appeal had been lodged against the dismissal of the original suit. The Court ultimately dismissed the amendment application.
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