Industry Sector

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patent dismissed · Jul 14, 2023

India Nippon Electricals Limited v.M/s. Denso Corporation

Madras High Court · 128805333

India Nippon Electricals Limited filed an Original Petition seeking the revocation of Indian Patent 240996 granted by the Controller of Patents. However, the petitioner's counsel subsequently instructed to withdraw the petition.

patent dismissed · Jul 13, 2023

Indian Institute of Technology Madras v.The Controller of Patents and Designs

Madras High Court · 137368167

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras filed a Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging an order passed by The Controller of Patents and Designs regarding the renewal application for its Patent No. 2007637. However, the appellant subsequently instructed counsel to withdraw the appeal.

patent settled · Jul 12, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Jeetu Shivlani

Bombay High Court · 150107081

The Commercial IPR Suit between Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Jeetu Shivlani was settled out of court. The parties executed Consent Terms on the date of judgment, leading to the disposal and decreeing of the suit.

patent settled · Jul 12, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Jeetu Shivlani

Bombay High Court · 22301269

The Commercial IPR Suit between Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Jeetu Shivlani was settled on July 12, 2023. The parties executed Consent Terms, leading to the suit being disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff.

patent pending · Jul 10, 2023

M/S Biofi Medical Health Care India Private Limited v.M/S Excel Tech A Partnership Firm

Karnataka High Court · 70970716

M/S Biofi Medical Health Care filed a Writ Petition to challenge an ex parte temporary injunction order passed by the Principal Civil Judge and JMFC, Anekal. The trial court had restrained the petitioners from manufacturing/marketing products using the respondents' intellectual property rights (patents, designs, trademarks). The High Court directed the Trial Court to dispose of all pending interlocutory applications expeditiously while allowing the interim order to continue until disposal.

patent dismissed · Jul 6, 2023

Pradeep Stainless Indian Pvt. Ltd. v.M/S.Jb Enterprises

Madras High Court · 117300447

Pradeep Stainless Indian Pvt. Ltd. filed a civil suit against M/S.Jb Enterprises alleging infringement of its registered trade mark 'PRADEEP' and copyright violation concerning its packaging logo. The plaintiff sought perpetual injunctions, damages, and mandatory disclosure. However, the court noted that both parties had submitted a Deed of Settlement dated 31.01.2023, under which the suit was withdrawn. Consequently, the High Court dismissed the case.

patent dismissed · Jul 5, 2023

Tyron International Limited v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India

Madras High Court · 164486219

Tyron International Limited appealed an order issued by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. However, the appellant later submitted a memo stating its intention to withdraw the appeal. The High Court subsequently dismissed the case as withdrawn.

patent dismissed · Jun 8, 2023

M/s.Abellon Eco Equipments Limited v.Indian Institute of Science

Madras High Court · 103738876

M/s.Abellon Eco Equipments Limited filed a petition seeking the revocation or rectification of Patent No. 229283, alleging it was invalid and obtained by misrepresentation. The court noted that the patent had not been renewed and its term had expired.

patent dismissed · Jun 8, 2023

M/s.Abellon Eco Equipments Limited v.Indian Institute of Science

Madras High Court · 45423932

M/s.Abellon Eco Equipments Limited filed a petition seeking revocation of Patent No. 229283, alleging it was invalid and obtained through misrepresentation. The court noted that the document indicated the patent had not been renewed and its term had expired.

patent settled · Jun 7, 2023

Unilever Plc. v.Anurag Tiwari

Bombay High Court · 108210050

The Commercial IPR Suit No. 481 of 2022, filed by Unilever Plc. against Anurag Tiwari and others, was settled by both the Plaintiffs and Defendants. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, permitted amendments to the cause title, and disposed of the suit.

patent defendant favorable · Jun 5, 2023

Jawed Habib Hair And Beauty Limited v.Madhuri Singh

Bombay High Court · 57109920

The Bombay High Court addressed an application seeking an interim injunction against the use of the 'Jawed Habib' trademark and associated copyright in hair salon services. The court denied the plaintiff's request for immediate relief, primarily because the defendant asserted that she had ceased using the marks as of September 17, 2022, and there was no prima facie evidence to the contrary. Crucially, the court allowed the defendant to file an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, effectively directing the dispute towards arbitration.

patent dismissed · Jun 5, 2023

Premier Airways Limited v.Easy Group Ltd

Madras High Court · 170631578

The Madras High Court dismissed the petition filed by Premier Airways Limited seeking the removal of a trademark belonging to Easy Group Ltd. The court noted that the petitioner company had been struck off the Register of Companies, meaning it no longer existed as a juristic entity. Consequently, the court found the petition infructuous and dismissed it without making any order regarding costs.

patent pending · May 31, 2023

Nayan India Science And Technologies Private Limited v.Intents Mobi Private Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court - Orders · 100609148

The plaintiff filed a suit alleging infringement of three Indian Patents (373372, 407425, and 317629) by the defendant. The court registered the plaint as a suit and directed parties to file pleadings while addressing applications for injunctions.

patent interim order · May 25, 2023

Arjan Impex Pvt Ltd v.Ashish Padia & Anr.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 100971060

Arjan Impex Pvt Ltd filed a rectification petition seeking the revocation of Patent No. 418294, titled "BONDED FUSION BOWL," registered in the name of Respondent No. 1. The court issued interim orders addressing procedural matters and restraining both parties from engaging in conduct that hinders each other's business during the pendency of the proceedings.

patent mixed · May 23, 2023

Eureka Forbes Limited (Formerly Forbes Enviro Solutions Limited) v.Pramod Jain And Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 119382923

The Delhi High Court issued several interim orders in the trademark and copyright infringement suit filed by Eureka Forbes Limited against Pramod Jain and others. The court granted the plaintiff exemptions regarding advance service to defendants and pre-institution mediation, recognizing the urgency of the matter. Crucially, the court appointed Local Commissioners to visit the premises of the defendants for inventorying and seizing counterfeit spares bearing the plaintiff's registered trademarks and copyrighted get-ups.

patent mixed · May 16, 2023

Synthes Gmbh v.Controller General Of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and Anr

Delhi High Court - Orders · 3720956

Synthes Gmbh challenged an earlier decision by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks before the Delhi High Court. The appellant raised objections concerning the drafting and procedural lapses in the impugned order, specifically noting abrupt conclusions regarding non-compliance with Section 2(1)(j) of the Patents Act. The court issued this order to clarify these points, treating it as a corrigendum to the original judgment.

patent mixed · Apr 26, 2023

Mrs X v.Union Of India And Ors

Delhi High Court · 105980506

This Delhi High Court judgment addresses a writ petition filed by 'Mrs. X' seeking the removal of her non-consensual intimate images (NCII) from various online platforms. The case details how Mrs. X was victimized after being coerced into paying money, leading to the leakage of explicit photos and videos on pornographic websites. Despite complaints to social media giants like Google and Microsoft, the content remained online. The Court emphasized the need for robust mechanisms to protect victims' privacy and dignity in a patriarchal society. While acknowledging existing legal frameworks under the IT Act, the judgment highlighted the reluctance of intermediaries in implementing these laws effectively. The court issued directions urging all concerned entities to comply with the stipulated provisions.

patent dismissed · Apr 17, 2023

B.Kailasam Sole Proprietor of M/s.Sri Ayyappan Fine Arts v.S.A.Safiullah an Indian National, trading as Sole Proprietor in the name and style of S.A.SAFIULLAH & CO

Madras High Court · 188272706

The petitioner filed a petition seeking the revocation of Patent No. 198079, which was granted to the first respondent. The court noted that the term of the said patent had expired.

patent mixed · Apr 10, 2023

Sanjay Mehra v.Sharad Mehra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 168350780

This suit was filed by Sanjay Mehra seeking permanent injunction against Sharad Mehra & Ors. for alleged infringement and passing off related to the 'SUPERON' trademark and associated intellectual property rights. The core dispute revolved around the division of business assets, including IP, between two groups (SM Group and SDM Group) as per a Memorandum of Family Settlement (MOFS). Although the Plaintiff argued jurisdiction over the matter, the Court ultimately found that arbitration was the intended forum for resolving disputes arising from the MOFS and Sale Deed.

patent remanded · Mar 29, 2023

Ifp Energies Nouvelles v.The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India

Madras High Court · 66664714

Ifp Energies Nouvelles appealed the rejection of its patent application (No. 1373/CHE/2015) by the Controller of Patents and Designs, Chennai. The appellant argued that the rejection order was non-speaking and failed to consider their submissions or prior acceptance in the USA. The High Court agreed, finding that the material contentions were ignored.

patent plaintiff favorable · Mar 14, 2023

Dolby International Ab v.The Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs

Delhi High Court · 71664375

Dolby International Ab appealed the rejection of its patent application (No. 6570/DELNP/2009) by the Assistant Controller of Patents. The Delhi High Court found that the impugned order was arbitrary, incomprehensible, and lacked any proper reasoning or due application of mind. Consequently, the court quashed the rejection and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

patent defendant favorable · Mar 14, 2023

Kanishk Sinha v.The Union of India & Ors.

Calcutta High Court (Appellete Side) · 159461589

Kanishk Sinha filed a review application challenging the order of a Single Judge regarding the constitutional validity of Section 53 of the Patents Act, 1970. The court dismissed the review application, holding that the petitioner had not adequately argued or pleaded the issue of constitutional validity in the original writ petition.

patent pending · Mar 10, 2023

Ctr Manufacturing Industries Pvt Ltd v.Sudhir Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 29498261

The petitioner sought the revocation of Indian Patent No. 301322 (Impugned Patent) registered in favour of Respondents No. 1 and 2, arguing that it was liable to be revoked under Section 64 of the Patents Act, 1970. The court granted an exemption for filing annexures and directed notice to be issued to the respondents.

patent dismissed · Mar 6, 2023

Kimplas Piping Systems Limited v.Government of India

Madras High Court · 92424465

Kimplas Piping Systems Limited filed a Writ Petition seeking to call for the records of the Government of India concerning two specific patent applications (Nos. 211904 and 196432) and quash the related order dated 04.12.2017. However, the petitioner's counsel submitted that the prayer had become infructuous.

patent plaintiff favorable · Mar 2, 2023

Sns Products Private Limited v.Ijazuddin

Delhi High Court - Orders · 180785879

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial suit (CS(COMM) 34/2022) in favor of Sns Products Private Limited. The defendant, Ijazuddin, agreed to permanent injunctive relief for the plaintiff and consented to transferring all relevant trademark and copyright applications to the plaintiff. Consequently, the court passed a decree based on these terms, resolving the dispute.

patent interim order · Mar 1, 2023

Inreco Entertainment Private Limited v.M/S. Nav Records Private Limited (Nupur Audio)

Calcutta High Court · 171656309

The Calcutta High Court admitted the plaint filed by Inreco Entertainment Private Limited against M/S. Nav Records Private Limited. The court granted necessary procedural leaves and dispensed with certain requirements due to the urgency pleaded in the case.

patent mixed · Feb 24, 2023

Ozone Overseas Private Limited v.Sukkhjinder Singh Virdi & Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 78551698

The Delhi High Court framed issues in the suit filed by Ozone Overseas Private Limited against Sukhkjinder Singh Virdi & Ors. The litigation involves multiple IP claims, including infringement of the registered trademark OZONE/OZONE DEVICE and copyright infringement related to product catalogues and logos. Furthermore, the plaintiff has alleged passing off due to the defendants' use of near-identical materials. This order sets the stage for a full trial addressing territorial jurisdiction, ownership rights, and damages.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 16, 2023

M/S M.M.I. Tobacco (P) Ltd. v.State Of U.P. And 11 Others

Allahabad High Court · 162300869

M/S M.M.I. Tobacco (P) Ltd. filed a writ petition seeking directions to state authorities to initiate proceedings against private respondents for alleged violations of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and the Copyright Act, 1957. The petitioner sought mandatory action under both IP statutes. However, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the petition, holding that if any violation exists, the petitioner must pursue remedies through an FIR or other permissible legal actions, rather than seeking enforcement via writ jurisdiction.

patent mixed · Feb 10, 2023

Kamal Kumar & Ors. v.Jagteshwar Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 191786511

The Delhi High Court addressed an appeal filed by Kamal Kumar & Ors. against Jagteshwar Singh & Anr., which originated from a suit involving trademark and copyright infringement claims. The court noted that due to regulatory notifications, the matter needed specific handling within the IP division of the High Court. Consequently, the Registry was directed to re-register the appeal and schedule its hearing before the Intellectual Property Division on March 14, 2023.

patent pending · Feb 9, 2023

XY LLC v.The Asst .Controller Of Patents And Designs and Anr

Calcutta High Court · 138773182

The case was transferred from the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) to the Calcutta High Court following the enactment of the Tribunals Reform Act, 2021. The court directed the Commercial Appellate Division to issue notices and file a report before listing the matter in April 2023.

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