IP Cases — 2024
6,517 decisions across all jurisdictions
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Ceat Limited v.The Registrar Of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court dismissed Ceat Limited's appeal challenging the rejection of its trademark application 'FARMAX'. The court found that the appellant failed to adequately explain a significant delay in filing the appeal, rendering the condonation plea specious. Furthermore, on the merits, the court held that 'FARMAX' was structurally and phonetically similar to existing marks ('FORMAX' and 'FARMOX') registered for related goods (vehicles/tractors), creating a strong likelihood of consumer confusion.
Puma Se v.Gajari Online Services Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a rectification petition filed by Puma Se against Gajari Online Services Private Limited, ordering the variation of the respondent's registered trademark (No. 3685326). The court accepted the petitioner's argument that the 'leaping lion' device within the impugned mark was deceptively similar to Puma's well-known 'leaping cat' device. Consequently, the court directed the deletion of the leaping lion element from the trademark while allowing the word 'GAJARI' to remain.
Mankind Pharma Limited v.Passiflora Pharmaceuticals
Mankind Pharma Limited filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Passiflora Pharmaceuticals, alleging trademark infringement of its registered mark 'FLORA' in the pharmaceutical sector. The court addressed several interlocutory applications, including granting exemption from pre-institution mediation and setting timelines for filing replies to the injunction application (Order XXXIX Rule 1 & 2 CPC). The proceedings are moving forward with standard civil procedure steps, indicating an active dispute over brand reputation and market goodwill.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company et al. v.Cobblestone Wireless LLC
HPE and Cisco have settled with Cobblestone Wireless and jointly moved to terminate the IPR over the ’802 patent covering IEEE 802.11n technology.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
Amazon and Nokia reached a settlement and jointly moved to terminate the inter partes review of Nokia’s U.S. Patent 8,050,321. The Board granted the termination and treated the settlement agreements as confidential business information.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
Amazon and Nokia have settled their dispute over U.S. Patent No. 8,050,321 and jointly moved to terminate the inter partes review. The Board is asked to end the proceeding under 35 U.S.C. §317(a).
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company et al. v.Cobblestone Wireless LLC
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Cisco settled their IPR dispute with Cobblestone Wireless, filing the settlement as confidential and requesting termination of the proceeding.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company et al. v.Cobblestone Wireless LLC
HPE and Cisco settled their IPR with Cobblestone Wireless over U.S. Patent 7,924,802, leading the PTAB to terminate the proceeding and keep the settlement confidential.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
Amazon and Nokia have settled their IPR dispute over U.S. Patent 8,050,321 and jointly moved to terminate the proceeding, requesting the settlement documents be kept confidential.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
Nokia has filed a Director Review request asking the PTAB to vacate its decision to institute an IPR against its MPEG‑1 video‑encoding patent, asserting that the Board abused discretion because the prior art discloses the claimed identifier‑resetting feature.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
Amazon seeks Director Review to overturn the PTAB’s institution of an IPR against Nokia’s video‑decoding patent. The Patent Owner contends the Board misapplied MPEG‑1 and Kim disclosures, which describe encoder outputs, not the decoder resetting required by the claims.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
The PTAB denied Amazon's request for Director Review of the institution decision in IPR2024-00691, leaving Nokia's patent institution intact.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company et al. v.Cobblestone Wireless LLC
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Cisco Systems successfully petitioned the PTAB, leading to the institution of an IPR against Cobblestone Wireless's '802 Patent. The petition argues that the claims are obvious over prior art standards like IEEE 802.11n D2.0 and Shearer.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
Amazon challenges Nokia's video coding patents (8,050,321) in an IPR petition, arguing that the claims are obvious over established standards like MPEG-1 and prior art references such as Kim and Yagasaki. The petitioner asserts that existing technologies render the core inventive concepts of the patent predictable.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company et al. v.Cobblestone Wireless LLC
The PTAB institution decision upheld the Petitioner's challenge of nine claims based on obviousness in wireless communication technology. The Board accepted that prior art disclosures, including IEEE standards and Shearer, support the claimed dual-frequency transmission structure.
Amazon.com, Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy
The PTAB granted institution for the patent covering video coding methods related to grouping image frames. The petitioner successfully argued that the claims are obvious over prior art references like MPEG-1, Yagasaki, and Kim. This decision sets a precedent regarding how standard technical specifications can teach complex encoding mechanisms.
Qualcomm Incorporated v.The Controller General of Patents and Designs
Qualcomm appealed the Controller General's order rejecting its patent application for an invention related to pilot transmission in wireless communication systems. The rejection was based on objections regarding lack of hardware support (Section 3(k)) and lack of novelty/inventive step (Section 2(1)(j)).
Novozymes A/S v.Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, The Patent Office
Novozymes A/S appealed against the rejection of its Patent Application No.650/CHENP/2009, which covered 'Enzyme Granules for Animal Feed'. The initial objections raised by the Assistant Controller included lack of inventive step and non-patent eligibility under Section 3(d).
M/S SUMOTEK INNOVATION PVT LTD v.Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd
M/S Sumotek Innovation Pvt Ltd (Appellant No. 1) filed a suit seeking declaration of rights and permanent injunction against Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd (Respondent No. 2) for using their patented technology (Patent No. 208216). The appeal challenged the Trial Court's rejection of the interim injunction application, which was based on lack of locus standi. The High Court dismissed the appeal, finding that while the appellant might have locus standi, they did not establish a prima facie case for an injunction due to the patent nearing its expiry.
Genomatica Inc. v.Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
Genomatica Inc. appealed the rejection of its patent application for 'Non-Natural Microbial Organisms with improved Energetic Efficiency'. The appeal challenged the Patent Controller's decision, arguing that the Controller failed to properly address objections related to amendments and fell back on earlier claims without due process.
Genomatica Inc. v.Controller of Patents and Designs, Government of India
Genomatica Inc. appealed the rejection of its patent application for 'Non-Natural Microbial Organisms with improved Energetic Efficiency'. The rejection was based on various objections including lack of novelty and insufficiency of disclosure. The High Court found that the Controller erred by falling back on earlier claims after the applicant had made amendments, without issuing a proper hearing notice regarding the new objection (Sec. 59).
Everest Food Products Private Limited v.Everest Beverages And Food Industries & Anr.
This appeal before the Delhi High Court challenges an earlier order that set aside an opposition filed by Everest Food Products against a Trademark Application. The appellant argued that crucial documents were misplaced or not supplied to them, hindering their ability to present a full case regarding prior use and rights. While the court did not rule on the merits of the trademark dispute, it granted an adjournment to allow further submissions and document exchange.
Abhishek Kumar Goyal v.M/S Diyaa Enterprises & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal filed by the appellant against a Hearing Officer's decision in a trademark opposition case concerning detergent products. The court found that the original officer erred by comparing the respondent's mark with only the appellant's word mark, ignoring the appellant's prior device mark which was on record and presented during hearings. Consequently, the High Court set aside the impugned order and remanded the matter back to the Registrar of Trade Marks for a fresh, de novo hearing.
Tiger Aspect Kids And Family Limited v.Mr.Bean Trampoline Park/Mr.Been Trampoline Park
Tiger Aspect Kids And Family Limited successfully obtained leave from the Bombay High Court to proceed with a commercial IP suit against Mr.Bean Trampoline Park. The petitioner, owner of the 'Mr.Bean' character and associated trademarks/copyrights, alleged infringement by the respondent operating under similar names and marks. The court granted permission, finding that a substantial part of the cause of action arose within Mumbai, thereby establishing jurisdiction despite the park being located elsewhere.
Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine v.Osaka University and Healios K.K.
This is a revocation action concerning European Patent No. EP3056564, owned by Healios K.K and Osaka University, brought by Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine before the Central Division (Section Munich) of the Unified Patent Court. Following an interim conference held on 13 March 2024, the judge-rapporteur issued a procedural order addressing the admissibility of a second declaration (D21), setting the value of the dispute at EUR 4,000,000 for cost ceiling purposes, establishing deadlines for cost-related submissions, and confirming the oral hearing date for 26 June 2024.
Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine v.Healios K.K, Riken, Osaka University
This is a procedural order from the Central Division (Section Munich) of the Unified Patent Court in a revocation action concerning European Patent EP3056563, owned by Healios K.K, Riken, and Osaka University. Following an interim conference held on 13 March 2024, the judge-rapporteur issued orders regarding the admission of evidence, the value of the dispute, costs submissions, and the confirmation of the oral hearing date.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Intent IQ, LLC
The Board granted Samsung Electronics’ motion to join an existing IPR against Intent IQ’s ’878 patent, instituting review of claims 1‑4 and 6‑23. The joinder was found timely and without prejudice, consolidating the proceedings with the Meta Platforms IPR.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. v.Greenthread, LLC
Greenthread has filed a Notice of Appeal to the Federal Circuit challenging the PTAB’s finding that multiple claims of U.S. Patent 11,121,222 are obvious. The appeal contests the Board’s claim constructions and analysis of prior art.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. v.Greenthread, LLC
Greenthread has filed a Notice of Appeal to the Federal Circuit challenging the PTAB’s finding that multiple claims of U.S. Patent 10,510,842 are obvious. The appeal focuses on alleged errors in obviousness analysis and claim construction.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. v.Greenthread, LLC
Greenthread, LLC has filed a notice of appeal to the Federal Circuit challenging the PTAB’s finding that multiple claims of U.S. Patent 10,734,481 are obvious. The appeal focuses on alleged errors in claim construction, obviousness analysis, and consideration of secondary factors.
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