Year

IP Cases — 2026

559 decisions across all jurisdictions

By type: patent 469 trademark 77 design 11 copyright 2

Page 19 of 19 · 559 total

patent LITIGATION · Jan 8, 2026

Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH v.Danieli & C. S.p.A.

Milan (IT) Local Division · UPC-000136

Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH filed an application under Rule 190 of the Rules of Procedure seeking an order requiring Danieli & C. S.p.A. to produce documents and technical information relating to a plant built by Danieli for Hoa Phat Group in Vietnam, allegedly infringing EP 2 624 977. The Milan Local Division rejected the application as inadmissible and unfounded, finding that Primetals had likely known of the plant since at least July 2024 due to its long-standing commercial relationship with Hoa Phat, and that the photographs and technical analysis provided were insufficient to substantiate the infringement allegation.

patent pending · Jan 8, 2026

Saint Gobain Tm Kk v.Assistant Controller Opf Patents And Designs

Delhi High Court - Orders · 95828216

Saint Gobain Tm Kk filed an appeal before the Delhi High Court challenging an order issued by the Assistant Comptroller of Patents and Designs regarding patent application no. 201717018424. The court accepted notice and granted time for the respondent to file written submissions, listing the case for further hearing.

patent LITIGATION · Jan 7, 2026

Microsoft Corporation v.Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy

Paris (FR) Central Division - Seat · UPC-000137

This case concerns a counterclaim for revocation of European patent EP 2 671 173, which relates to a system for browsing the Internet by walking to discover location-based search results. The Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court (Central Division, Paris seat) revoked the patent in its entirety, finding that the claimed subject matter lacked novelty and inventive step over prior art, particularly in view of document 'BP07' alone and in combination with 'BP08' and 'BP16'.

patent pending · Jan 7, 2026

Largan Precision Co. Ltd v.Motorola Mobility India Limited And Ors

Delhi High Court - Orders · 130323963

Largan Precision Co. Ltd filed a suit seeking an interim injunction and disclosure of sales against Motorola Mobility India Limited for alleged infringement of Indian Patent No. TN 395095. The court allowed notice to the defendants and listed the matter for further consideration.

patent LITIGATION · Jan 6, 2026

Angelalign Technology Inc. et al. v.Align Technology, Inc.

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-000138

Angelalign sought discretionary review (R. 220.3 RoP) of a procedural order issued by the Local Division Düsseldorf in provisional measures proceedings concerning EP 4 346 690, which had disregarded certain non-infringement arguments and exhibits from Angelalign's Rejoinder. The Court of Appeal, sitting as a standing judge, dismissed the request, finding that Angelalign had failed to substantiate why the impugned order was manifestly erroneous and that allowing the request would disrupt the scheduled first-instance oral hearing.

patent interim order · Jan 6, 2026

Helsinn Healthcare Sa v.Zydus Healthcare Limited

Delhi High Court - Orders · 78617575

The plaintiffs filed an application seeking an ex parte ad interim injunction restraining the defendants from dealing in products that infringe their Indian Patent No. 426553, specifically mentioning the brand name NYKRON. The court accepted notice and directed the defendants to file a reply within two weeks.

patent remanded · Jan 6, 2026

OCV Intellectual Capital Llc v.The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks

Calcutta High Court · 12488551

The appeal challenged the rejection of a patent application for a high-performance glass fiber composition that achieves S-glass properties at a lower manufacturing cost. The Controller rejected it based on lack of novelty, inventive steps, and non-patentable subject matter. The High Court set aside the rejection order, finding that the Controller failed to consider key arguments regarding technical advancement and synergistic effect.

patent interim order · Jan 6, 2026

Bhupesh Sevantilal Shah v.Lyka Bdr International Limited

Bombay High Court · 72897277

The applicant filed an Interim Application in aid of Execution Application seeking the execution of an award dated November 15, 2023. The court granted directions requiring the respondent to disclose all particulars of their assets, including intellectual property rights (patents, copyrights, trademarks), within four weeks.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 6, 2026

People Interactive India Private Limited v.Ammanamanchi Lalitha Rani And 3 Ors.

Bombay High Court · 129855062

The Plaintiff, owner of the well-known matrimonial platform 'Shaadi.com', filed a suit alleging infringement of its registered trademarks and passing off against the Defendants who used the similar mark and domain name 'getshaadi.com'. The court found in favor of the Plaintiff, decreeing the suit and awarding substantial costs due to the Defendants' non-participation.

patent pending · Jan 6, 2026

Natco Pharma Limit v.Novo Nordisk A/S And Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 34944145

The petitioner, Natco Pharma Limit, filed a petition seeking the revocation of Indian Patent No. 262697 before the Delhi High Court. The court issued notice to the respondents and directed them to file replies within six weeks.

patent pending · Jan 6, 2026

Kba Notasys Sa v.Controller General Of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and Anr

Delhi High Court - Orders · 143664973

The appellant, Kba Notasys Sa, challenged an impugned order issued by the Controller General of Patents. The appellant argued that the Controller failed to apply established guidelines for determining inventive step and did not properly assess the invention described in their drawings. The respondent contended that the claimed invention was not patentable as it was covered by existing prior art.

patent LITIGATION · Jan 5, 2026

Nera Innovations Ltd. v.Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. et al.

Hamburg (DE) Local Division · UPC-000140

This case concerns an application for cost assessment (Rule 151 RoP) by the defendants (Xiaomi entities) against the claimant (Nera Innovations Ltd.) in proceedings before the Local Division Hamburg of the Unified Patent Court. The defendants sought reimbursement of their representation costs in an appeal under Rule 220.2 RoP concerning service of process, as well as a portion of court fees for the nullity counterclaim. The court partially granted the application, setting the reimbursable representation costs, court fees for the counterclaim at EUR 3,800, and ordering each party to bear its own costs of the cost assessment proceedings.

patent LITIGATION · Jan 5, 2026

Nera Innovations Ltd. v.Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. and Others

Hamburg (DE) Local Division · UPC-000139

This case concerns an application for cost assessment (Rule 151 RoP) by the defendants in appeal proceedings under Rule 220.2 RoP before the Local Chamber Hamburg of the Unified Patent Court. The defendants sought reimbursement of their representation costs from the appeal proceedings (UPC_CoA_205/2024, APL 24585/2024), in which the Court of Appeal had confirmed the Local Chamber's order rejecting service on Xiaomi entities through their German subsidiary. The court partially granted the application, setting reimbursement amounts for representation costs and court fees for the invalidity counterclaim, while rejecting further claims and ordering each party to bear its own costs of the cost assessment proceedings.

patent interim order · Jan 5, 2026

Maj (Retd.) Sukesh Behl Proprietor, M/S Pearl Engineering Company & Anr. v.Koninklijke Philips Nv

Delhi High Court · 86930136

The appeals challenged the Single Judge's decree awarding substantial damages against the appellants (Maj Retd. Sukesh Behl & Anr.) for infringing Patent IN 2182555 held by Koninklijke Philips Nv. The court adjudicated applications seeking stay of execution of this judgment and decree.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 5, 2026

Ipca Laboratories Limited v.Anrose Pharma

Bombay High Court · 124492641

The suit was filed alleging infringement and passing off concerning the Plaintiff's registered trade mark ZERODOL. The Plaintiff argued that the Defendant's use of 'ZEROVOL-P' was deceptively similar, confusingly misleading, and aimed at capitalizing on the Plaintiff's goodwill in medicinal preparations. Given the Defendant failed to contest the suit despite being served, the Court decreed the suit.

patent defendant favorable · Jan 5, 2026

Steer Engineering Private Limited v.Joint Controller of Patents and Designs

Madras High Court · 37899286

The appeal was filed against the Joint Controller's order refusing to grant a patent for a fiber reinforced thermoplastic composition. The respondent argued that the amended claims were already covered by the parent application and did not meet statutory requirements, citing prior art.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jan 5, 2026

Automat Irrigation Pvt. Ltd. v.Aquestia Limited

Delhi High Court · 150698168

Automat Irrigation Pvt. Ltd. appealed a Single Judge's decision which held that its product, Hydromat Valve (an FCV), infringed Patent IN 4270503 of Aquestia Limited. The appellate court found errors of principle in the lower judgment regarding claim interpretation and fundamental differences in technology between the two valves.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 5, 2026

Mr. Sumit Vijay & Anr. v.Major League Baseball Properties Inc. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 50656483

The appeal challenged a Single Judge's order that struck off the registered BLUE-JAY trade mark under Section 57(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court examined whether the removal was justified based on grounds like bad faith and prior user status.

patent defendant favorable · Jan 5, 2026

E.R.Squibb & Sons Llc v.Union of India

Madras High Court · 44964329

E.R.Squibb & Sons LLC challenged the recommendation made by the Opposition Board regarding Patent No. IN340060, arguing that the board failed to consider crucial evidence submitted by the patentee during post-grant opposition proceedings initiated by Zydus Healthcare Limited. The Madras High Court dismissed the writ petition, holding that since the recommendation is only a suggestion for the Patent Authority, the petitioner could raise these objections during the final decision-making process or appeal.

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