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Telecom — India Patent Cases

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patent defendant favorable · Nov 17, 2022

Nokia Technologies Oy v.Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp Ltd

Delhi High Court · CS (COMM) 303/2021, I.A. 7700/2021

Nokia, holding several patents deemed Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) for cellular technologies (2G-5G), filed an application seeking directions against Oppo. The dispute centered on whether Oppo's use of these patented standards required licensing under FRAND terms. The court dismissed Nokia's application, finding insufficient evidence to establish liability or justify the interim relief sought.

patent No outcome · Nov 3, 2022

Nokia Technologies Oy v.Guangdong Oppo Mobile

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS (COMM) 162/2022; CS (COMM) 171/2022; CS (COMM) 303/2021; CS (COMM) 304/2021; I.A. 14588/2022; I.A. 7706/2021

The case involves Nokia Technologies Oy filing against Oppo and Vivo for patent infringement related to telecommunications technology. The hearings have focused on non-infringement and invalidity aspects of the patents.

patent defendant favorable · Sep 14, 2022

Sterlite Technologies Limited v.Hfcl Limited

Delhi High Court · CS (COMM) 19/2022, I.A. 504/2022 & I.A.1334/2022

Sterlite Technologies Limited filed a suit seeking an injunction against Hfcl Limited for infringing its Indian Patent No. IN335369, which relates to optical fiber cables (OFCs). The defendant challenged the patent's validity and sought vacation of the ex-parte injunction. The court found serious doubt regarding the novelty and inventive nature of the suit patent.

patent plaintiff favorable · Sep 5, 2022

Sterlite Technologies Limited v.Ztt India Private Limited

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 314/2019

The plaintiff sought to amend its plaint to implead ZTT International Limited as a necessary party, alleging that the entity infringes the plaintiff's patent through the import and sale of optical fibre cable. The court allowed the amendment, finding the proposed defendant was indeed a necessary party based on the facts pleaded in the written statement.

patent dismissed · Aug 18, 2022

Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Pub) v.Gionee Communication Equipment Co Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · CS(COMM) 1533/2016 & CC(COMM) 15/2021

The defendant filed an application seeking production of various documents, including global license agreements, declarations of essentiality to ETSI, and statements of working related to Ericsson's patents. The court observed that while some documents were relevant for FRAND determination, the burden lay on the defendant to prove comparability in trial, and thus dismissed the application.

patent pending · Jul 28, 2022

Nokia Technologies Oy v.Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS (COMM) 162/2022

The court heard various interlocutory applications in a patent infringement suit filed by Nokia Technologies Oy against Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd & Ors. The core issue addressed was whether the Plaintiff could amend its claims to include additional infringing devices or assert infringement under other patents during the pendency of the suit.

patent No outcome · Jul 20, 2022

Nokia Technologies Oy v.Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS (COMM) 162/2022; CS (COMM) 171/2022; CS (COMM) 303/2021; CS (COMM) 304/2021; I.A. 4158/2022; I.A. 7699/2021; I.A. 7706/2021

The Plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction restraining the infringement of its rights in patents claimed to be standards essential to 3G and 4G communications standards. The Plaintiff suspects that various other patents may also be infringed by the Defendants.

patent interim order · Jun 3, 2022

Sterlite Technologies Limited v.Anupam Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS (OS) 349/2022

Sterlite Technologies Limited filed a suit seeking protection of its confidential IBR technology, which was developed by key employees who later joined a competing entity (Defendant No.3). The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendants disclosed this proprietary information, leading to similar patent applications being filed by Defendant No.3, naming the former employees as inventors.

patent No outcome · May 26, 2022

Interdigital Vc Holdings Inc v.Guangdong Oppo Mobile

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 707/2021

The Plaintiffs filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against the Defendants for infringing their patents related to the High Efficiency Video Encoding (HEVC/H.265) standard. The Plaintiffs also seek to add further patents and devices that may infringe their rights.

patent No outcome · Apr 22, 2022

Wsou Investments Llc v.Zte Telecom India Private Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS (COMM) 33/2021; I.A. 1028-29

The Plaintiff filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against the Defendant for infringement of Indian Patent No. 322101, along with damages and other reliefs. The disputes were settled, leading to the withdrawal of the suit and counterclaim.

patent pending · Apr 21, 2022

Interdigital Technology Corporation v.Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS (COMM) 692/2021 & I.As. 17314-17/2021, 6117/2022, 6120/2022, 6167/2022, 6168/2022

The court heard various interlocutory applications in a patent infringement suit concerning standards essential patents related to 3G, 4G, and 5G communications. The primary focus was on allowing the Plaintiffs (Interdigital) to reserve rights to add future infringing devices and additional patents from their large portfolio.

patent interim order · Mar 21, 2022

Nokia Technologies Oy v.Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 171/2022

The plaintiff, Nokia Technologies Oy, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against the defendants (Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd & Ors.) for infringement of Patent No. 259932 ("ARRANGING HANDOVER") by various mobile devices. The court addressed applications regarding adding new claims and devices during the pendency of the suit.

patent No outcome · Mar 14, 2022

Sterlite Technologies Limited v.Hfcl Limited

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 19/2022; I.A. 1334/2022

The case involves a suit seeking an injunction against HFCL Limited for allegedly infringing on Sterlite Technologies' patent related to optical fiber cables. The plaintiff seeks to restrain the defendant from manufacturing and selling the infringing products.

patent pending · Mar 10, 2022

Communication Components Antenna Inc v.Ace Technologies Corp. And Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 1222/2018

The plaintiff filed a suit seeking permanent injunction and damages for infringement of its Indian Patent No. 240893, titled 'Asymmetrical Beams for Spectrum Efficiency'. The court issued directions regarding bank guarantees and continuous cash deposits from the defendants to secure the claims during the pendency of the suit. The matter remains pending trial.

patent No outcome · Mar 9, 2022

Sterlite Technologies Limited v.Hfcl Limited

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS (COMM) 19/2022

The case involves a suit filed by Sterlite Technologies Limited against HFCL Limited for the infringement of their patent related to an optical fiber cable. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to restrain the defendant from manufacturing and selling the allegedly infringing products.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 15, 2022

Koninklijke Philips N.V. v.Vivo Mobile Communication Co. Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · CS(COMM) 383/2020

This case involves a Review Petition filed by Defendants No. 1 & 2 against an earlier order passed by the Delhi High Court. The defendants challenged the court's directions requiring them to produce third-party agreements, arguing that these documents were irrelevant to determining the essentiality of the suit patents and constituted an erroneous understanding of the facts.

patent interim order · Jan 7, 2022

Koninklijke Philips N.V. v.Vivo Mobile Communication Co. Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · CS (COMM) 383/2020 & CC(COMM) 4/2021

Koninklijke Philips N.V. filed a suit alleging that Vivo Mobile Communication Co. Ltd was infringing five of its patents related to telecommunication standards (UMTS, LTE, etc.). The current application sought discovery through interrogatories and production of license agreements with chipset providers like Qualcomm and MediaTek. The court partly allowed the application, directing the defendants to answer specific questions and provide relevant third-party agreements in a sealed cover.

patent pending · Dec 15, 2021

Ten Xc Wireless Inc & Anr v.Mobi Antenna Technologies(Shenzhen) Co Ltd

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 977/2016, CC(COMM) 38/2017, I.As. 10524/2018, 16746/2021

The Delhi High Court passed an order addressing an interim relief application and framing an additional issue regarding the validity of a patent. The core dispute involves whether Patent Number IN 240893 is liable for revocation under specific sections of the Patents Act, 1970.

patent mixed · Aug 10, 2021

Communication Components Antenna Inc. v.Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · CS(COMM) No.977/2016

This litigation involves Communication Components Antenna Inc. challenging Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.'s alleged infringement of Indian Patent No. IN240893, which relates to 'Asymmetrical Beams for Spectrum Efficiency' in wireless communication systems. The core dispute revolves around the validity of this patent, as raised by the defendant through a counterclaim. While the court analyzed grounds of revocation under Sections 64(d), (e), and (f) of the Patents Act, 1970, it ultimately decided to list the suit for further consideration, indicating that the matter remains unresolved.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 3, 2021

Interdigital Technology Corporation v.Xiaomi Corporation

Delhi High Court · I.A. 8772/2020 in CS(COMM) 295/2020

Interdigital Technology Corporation filed an application seeking an injunction against Xiaomi Corporation and others, restraining them from enforcing an anti-suit injunction order passed by the Wuhan Intermediate People's Court. The dispute centers on alleged infringement of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) used in cellular handsets. The court allowed the application, making the ad interim injunction absolute.

patent pending · Nov 27, 2020

Koninklijke Philips N.V. v.Xiaomi Inc & Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 502/2020

Koninklijke Philips N.V. filed a commercial suit alleging infringement of its patents concerning UMTS enhancement (HSPA, HSPA+) and LTE technologies used in mobile phones by Xiaomi Inc & Ors. The court issued several orders regarding interim applications, including granting an ad-interim injunction request and directing the defendants to maintain Rs. 1000 crores in bank accounts.

patent interim order · Oct 9, 2020

Interdigital Technology Corporation & Ors. v.Xiaomi Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · I.A. 8772/2020 in CS(COMM) 295/2020

The plaintiffs filed an application before the Delhi High Court challenging an anti-suit injunction issued by the Wuhan Intermediate People's Court, which sought to restrain them from prosecuting their SEP royalty rate suit in India. The court found a clear case for granting ad interim relief.

patent pending · Feb 27, 2020

Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Pub) v.Gionee Communication Equipment Co. Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court - Orders · CS(COMM) 1533/2016

The Delhi High Court passed an order in a patent infringement suit concerning several Ericsson patents related to 2G, EDGE, and 3G technology. The court framed issues regarding whether the patents are Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), whether there is infringement by Gionee, and whether the plaintiff complied with FRAND commitments.

patent mixed · Jul 12, 2019

Communication Components Antenna Inc. v.Ace Technologies Corp. And Ors.

Delhi High Court · CS (COMM) 1222/2018

Communication Components Antenna Inc. filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Ace Technologies Corp. and its subsidiaries for infringing Indian Patent No. 240893, titled "Asymmetrical Beams for Spectrum Efficiency." The Plaintiff alleged that two specific models of antennae manufactured by the Defendants infringed upon their patented technology used in telecommunications. Although the validity of the patent was challenged by the Defendants, the court directed them to deposit Bank Guarantees covering the value of infringing sales made both before and during the pendency of the suit. Failure to comply with these financial directions would result in a permanent restraint on manufacturing or selling the infringing antennae.

patent In favor of Plaintiff · May 31, 2019

Sterlite Technologies Limited v.Ztt India Private Limited

Delhi High Court · CS(COMM) 314/2019; IA No.8386/2019; IA No.8389/2019; IA No.8390/2019

The plaintiff has sued for a permanent injunction restraining the defendant from infringing its patents related to optical fibre technology. The court is considering interim arrangements to balance the rights of both parties until a final determination is made.

patent defendant favorable · Jan 10, 2019

Carlos Alberto Perez Lafuente v.Uoi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · W.P.(C) 4573/2012

The petitioner challenged the Deputy Controller of Patents & Designs' decision to refuse examination and treat his patent application as withdrawn due to a delay in filing Form-18 (request for examination). The court examined the relevant sections of the Patents Act, 1970, and held that since the request was made outside the prescribed time limit based on the earlier date (priority date), the petition lacked merit.

patent interim order · Oct 24, 2017

Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Pub) v.Xiaomi Technology & Ors

Delhi High Court · CS(COMM) 434/2016

The plaintiff, Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction and damages for patent infringement against Xiaomi Technology. The current application sought the constitution of a confidential club to allow filing of highly sensitive patent licensing agreements necessary for determining FRAND issues.

patent interim order · Jun 10, 2016

Telefonktiebolaget Lm Ericsson(Publ) v.Lava International Ltd

Delhi High Court · CS(OS) No. 764/2015

The court addressed an application filed by the defendant seeking procedural reliefs, including a fresh trial schedule and permission to examine additional witnesses. The case involves patent infringement allegations concerning mobile radio communication technology and questions regarding the FRAND status of the patents.

patent plaintiff favorable ★ Landmark · Jun 10, 2016

Telefonktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ) v.Lava International Ltd

Delhi High Court · CS(OS) No.764/2015

Telefonktiebolaget Lm Ericsson filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Lava International Ltd for alleged infringement of its patented technologies. The core dispute revolved around Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) related to 2G, EDGE, and 3G telecommunications standards used in mobile devices. The court found prima facie evidence supporting the plaintiff's claim of infringement. Consequently, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining Lava from manufacturing or selling the infringing products, while dismissing a counter-application filed by the defendant.

patent pending · May 16, 2016

Telefonktiebolaget Lm Ericsson(Publ) v.Lava International Ltd

Delhi High Court · CS(OS) No. 764/2015

The plaintiff (Ericsson) filed a suit for infringement of registered patents against the defendant (Lava International). The court, following directions from the Supreme Court to expedite the trial, addressed an application by the defendant seeking to amend the witness list and change the trial schedule due to the unavailability of expert witnesses. The court granted a conditional adjournment.

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