IP Cases — 2026
1,011 decisions across all jurisdictions
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Ramesh Chand v.T.T.Industries
This is a commercial suit (CS(COMM) 465/2018) before the Delhi High Court where the defendant, T.T.Industries, filed I.A. 5608/2026 seeking permission under Order XI Rule 1(10) of the CPC read with Section 16 of the Commercial Courts Act 2015 to place additional documents on record. The defendant sought to introduce an abstract from the Trade Marks Journal recognizing its 'TT' trademark as a 'well-known' mark, along with a certified copy of a 2004 order of the Registrar of Trade Marks. The plaintiff objected on the ground of delay, noting that proceedings had been pending since 2002 and the matter was at the stage of defendant's witness examination, and sought time to cite legal precedents. The court re-notified the matter for further consideration before the Joint Registrar and the court on future dates.
Kunal Chintamani Kelkar v.Kanika Sood & Anr.
The Petitioner, a professional photographer and equal designated partner in a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with Respondent No.1, filed a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking urgent interim measures of protection. The disputes concerned alleged unauthorized use of the brand 'The Autofocus' (conceived by the Petitioner), control over digital assets and social media accounts, denial of access to the LLP's premises, and unilateral transfer of approximately Rs.53.26 lakhs from the LLP's bank account to Respondent No.1's personal account. The Delhi High Court, upon prima facie review of the LLP Agreement, found that while Clause 13 permitted independent business activity subject to prior intimation, Clause 14 expressly prohibited a designated partner from undertaking any business directly competing with the LLP's objectives. The Court issued notice to the Respondents and granted limited interim relief restraining Respondent No.1 from transferring or alienating the LLP's assets, digital data, or retaining exclusive control over the LLP's digital accounts.
M/S RPCI Private Limited And Another v.Petals IVF And Women Care Centre LLP And Another
This arbitration application under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 was filed by M/S RPCI Private Limited seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from an LLP agreement with Petals IVF and Women Care Centre LLP. The applicant claimed Rs. 1,63,07,000/- along with 18% interest, while the opposite party had filed a suit before the Delhi High Court under the Trademarks Act, 1999. The Allahabad High Court, applying the principle of 'when in doubt, do refer' from Vidya Drolia, held that an arbitration clause existed between the parties and appointed Mr. Justice Sudhir Agarwal as the sole arbitrator.
State v.Parvinder Singh
The State prosecuted Parvinder Singh for offences under Section 63 of the Copyright Act and Section 104 of the Trademark Act, alleging that on 12.05.2016 he was found in possession of counterfeit products bearing the falsified trademark of M/s Harish Industrial Corporation. The prosecution's case collapsed because the case property was destroyed in a fire at the malkhana of PS Kashmere Gate, making it impossible to establish the identity of the seized goods. The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate acquitted the accused, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
State v.Rakesh Kohli
The State prosecuted Rakesh Kohli, Bhaga Ram, Vipin Kumar, and Deepak Kumar under Section 104 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, for allegedly manufacturing, stocking, and selling counterfeit automobile parts bearing the registered trademarks of Bajaj Auto Company. The prosecution's case relied on the testimony of the complainant, Sh. Jitender Kumar, and an expert witness, Ratan Pal Singh. The Court acquitted all four accused, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Jyothy Labs Limited v.The Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.
Jyothy Labs Limited filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking restoration of its opposition (bearing No.1179106) to a trademark application filed by respondent No.2, which had allegedly been allowed while the opposition was still pending. Respondent No.2 accepted notice and raised no objection to the prayer that the opposition be considered before the Registrar decided on registration. The Delhi High Court set aside the registration of respondent No.2's trademark (registration No.5345163) and remanded the matter to the Registrar to reconsider the application after affording the petitioner an opportunity to be heard.
Sun Patent Trust v.Vivo Mobile Communication Iberia SL, Vivo Tech GmbH
Sun Patent Trust filed an infringement action against three Vivo entities concerning European Patent EP3407524, and the Vivo defendants filed a counterclaim for revocation. After the parties reached a settlement agreement, both sides filed withdrawal applications pursuant to Rule 265 of the Rules of Procedure on 13 August 2026. The Paris Local Division permitted the withdrawal of both the infringement claim and the counterclaim for revocation, closed the proceedings, and cancelled the scheduled oral hearing.
Cilag GmbH International, Gubelstraße 34, 6300 Zug, Schweiz, v.Respondent
Cilag GmbH International, part of the Johnson & Johnson group, sought interim measures against RiVOLUTION GmbH and Shanghai International Holding Corporation GmbH (Europe) based on European Patent EP 2 615 984 B1, which protects battery-powered surgical cutting and stapling instruments. The dispute concerned the allegedly infringing products 'EnDrive Orca' and 'EnDrive Zero,' distributed by RiVOLUTION in Germany and manufactured by Chinese companies Ningbo David Medical Device and Ningbo Verykind Medical Device. The central legal issue was urgency, specifically when the applicant could be deemed to have obtained sufficient knowledge of the infringement to act in a timely manner.
1) Genevant Sciences GmbH, 2) Arbutus Biopharma Corpora7on v.1) Moderna, Inc., 2) MODERNATX, INC.
This case concerned infringement proceedings (UPC-CFI-191/2025) and a counterclaim for revocation (UPC-CFI-617/2025) brought by Genevant Sciences GmbH and Arbutus Biopharma Corporation against multiple Moderna entities regarding European Patent EP2279254. The parties reached a settlement and jointly requested withdrawal of their respective claims and closure of the proceedings. The court allowed the withdrawal, declared both proceedings closed, and ordered reimbursement of 25% of the court fees, reduced from the standard 50% due to the exceptional circumstances of the case.
Versah LLC, c/o Salah Huwais, DDS, 2000 Spring Arbor Rd., Su, Rechtsanwalt Ole Dirks, Wildanger, Kehrwald, Graf von Schwer v.HaeNaem Co., Ltd., 194, Jisan-ro 175beon-gil, Jinwi-myeon, P, Adin Dental Implant Systems Ltd., Alon Tavor POB 1128, Afula
Versah LLC, an exclusive licensee of European Patent EP 3 402 420 B1 directed to a rotary osteotome with enhanced flute profile for dental autografting, sued HaeNaem Co., Ltd. and Adin Dental Implant Systems Ltd. for infringement. The defendants manufacture and sell dental burs marketed under names such as 'Total Haenaem Bur Set' that allegedly infringe the patent's claims regarding continuously negative rake angles on cutting and densifying faces. A third defendant, Adin Dental Implant Systems GmbH, was dismissed from the case following an out-of-court settlement. The Local Chamber Düsseldorf addressed issues of standing as exclusive licensee, the admission of a late-filed auxiliary request, and the principles for assessing direct infringement of a product claim.
Indiejewel Fashions Private Limited v.Demifine Fashion Private Limited & Anr.
The petitioner, Indiejewel Fashions Private Limited, filed a petition before the Delhi High Court challenging the registration of the trademark 'DEMIFINE' (Registration No. 6264164 in Class 14) held by the respondents. The court allowed the petitioner's application under Section 151 of the CPC seeking summoning of the complete record of the impugned trademark from the Registrar of Trade Marks. Notice was issued to the respondents, with timelines set for filing replies and rejoinders.
Chittepu Lakshmi Reddy v.Sri Sitarama Educational Society
This Civil Revision Petition under Article 227 of the Constitution was filed by the petitioners/plaintiffs seeking a direction to the trial court (VI Additional District Judge, Kadapa) for expeditious disposal of O.S.No.46/2021, a suit for specific performance and permanent injunction pending for over five years. The petitioners relied on Judicial Notification No.3/SO/2016 prescribing a 24-month disposal timeline for certain categories of cases. The High Court, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in High Court Bar Association, Allahabad v. State of Uttar Pradesh, declined to fix a rigid time-bound schedule and instead directed the trial court to endeavour for early disposal based on the seniority of pending cases.
HCL Corporation Pvt Ltd v.John Does & Ors
HCL Corporation Pvt Ltd filed a commercial suit against John Does and others for infringement of its trademarks and passing off, alleging that unknown persons were fraudulently representing themselves as employees or agents of HCL through deceptive emails, calls, and messages to dupe the public. The Delhi High Court allowed the impleading of proposed Defendant No. 24 based on KYC details furnished by Defendant No. 18/SBI, permitted amendment of the plaint, and granted an ex parte ad interim injunction restraining Defendants No. 20 to 24 from using HCL's trademarks.
Flu Jeans Private Limited v.Mr. Manish Jain & Anr.
Flu Jeans Private Limited filed a petition before the Delhi High Court under sections 47 and 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, seeking cancellation of the impugned trademark 'BIGFLU'. The court disposed of two interlocutory applications—one for exemption and another seeking leave to file additional documents—and issued notice to the respondents. The matter was listed before the Joint Registrar on 23rd November 2026 for further proceedings.
Marc Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v.Vikash Garg Trading As Royal Cable Industries & Anr.
This is an interlocutory order in a commercial suit (CS(COMM) 921/2026) filed by Marc Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. against Vikash Garg Trading As Royal Cable Industries & Anr. before the Delhi High Court. The plaintiff sought exemption from pre-litigation mediation, leave to file additional documents, and an ad-interim injunction restraining the defendants from using the impugned trademark. The court granted the exemption and leave applications, directed registration of the plaint, issued summons, and issued notice on the stay application with directions for filing reply and rejoinder.
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax 1, Vadodara v.M/s Sun Pharma Sikkim
The Revenue filed tax appeals under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, challenging the common order dated 24.08.2022 passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, D-Bench Ahmedabad, for Assessment Years 2013-2014 and 2012-2013. The Revenue raised multiple substantial questions of law regarding the assessee's claim for deduction under Section 80IE, including issues relating to the authenticity of documents for purchase of plant and machinery, splitting/reconstruction of existing business, rejection of books of accounts, and apportionment of various expenses. The Gujarat High Court dismissed the tax appeals, relying on its earlier decision of even date in Tax Appeal Nos. 183 and 184 of 2020 for the same assessee covering Assessment Years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, where identical issues had been dismissed.
Geekay Enterprises v.Ganesh Builders & Ors.
Geekay Enterprises (Plaintiff) filed an Interim Application seeking a temporary injunction to restrain the Defendants from creating third-party rights or undertaking construction on a suit property in Village Nahur, Mumbai, in connection with a redevelopment scheme. The Plaintiff claimed rights to balance FSI under an Agreement dated 28 October 1997, after M/s. Ganesh Builders had constructed 'Samata Apartments' on part of the property. The Bombay High Court rejected the Interim Application, holding that the Plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case, that the suit was not filed with necessary alacrity given an 11-year delay, and that the Plaintiff could be adequately compensated in monetary terms.
Marc Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v.Vikash Garg Trading As Royal Cable Industries & Ors.
The petitioner, Marc Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., filed a petition under sections 47, 57 and 125 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 seeking removal, cancellation, or expungement of the impugned trademark registration bearing No. 1320709 in Class 09. The matter was received on transfer from the Co-ordinate IPD Bench as connected matters were pending before the court. The court allowed the application for summoning electronic records from the Registrar of Trademarks, granted exemption subject to just exceptions, and issued notice to the respondents with directions to file reply within 30 days.
M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v.The Asst. Commissioner (CT), VMU-1
M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) challenged assessment orders passed by the Assistant Commissioner (CT) demanding VAT of Rs.52,39,44,119/- on a service turnover of Rs.11,50,52,48,700/- for the assessment years 2010-11 to 2012-13, on transactions involving custom-made/customized software development and issuance of Digital Signature Certificates. TCS contended that these were pure service transactions on which Service Tax had already been paid under the Finance Act, 1994, and that no VAT was leviable. The Telangana High Court allowed the writ petitions, holding that the transactions did not constitute a 'sale' of goods and therefore could not attract VAT under the TGVAT Act, 2005, and set aside the impugned assessment orders.
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Vadodara-2 v.M/s Sun Pharma Sikkim
The Revenue filed tax appeals under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, challenging the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's common order dated 16.05.2019 that allowed M/s Sun Pharma Sikkim's claim for deduction under Section 80IE for Assessment Years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. The Gujarat High Court examined multiple substantial questions of law concerning the genuineness of plant and machinery purchases, whether the assessee firm was constituted by reconstruction of an existing business, and the apportionment of selling, distribution, and R&D expenses. The Court found no reason to interfere with the concurrent findings of fact recorded by the Tribunal and dismissed both appeals.
Hahnemann Scientific Laboratory India v.Registrar Of Trademarks
This is a brief procedural order from the Delhi High Court in a writ petition filed by Hahnemann Scientific Laboratory India against the Registrar of Trademarks. The matter could not be taken up on the scheduled date because the Supreme Court had directed the presiding judge to hear a certain batch of matters on a day-to-day basis. The court re-notified the matter for hearing on 18th December 2026.
Malikie Innovations Limited v.Xiaomi Corporation et al.
The Local Division Mannheim of the Unified Patent Court permitted the mutual withdrawal of both an infringement action (UPC_CFI_1733/2025) concerning EP 2 387 862 and the associated counterclaim for revocation (UPC_CFI_1537/2026), filed by Malikie Innovations Limited against multiple Xiaomi entities. The parties, having agreed to discontinue the proceedings without requesting a cost decision, were granted proportional reimbursement of court fees at 50% each.
Malikie Innovations Limited v.Xiaomi Corporation
The Local Division Mannheim of the Court of First Instance permitted the withdrawal of both an infringement action (UPC_CFI_1733/2025) and a counterclaim for revocation (UPC_CFI_1537/2026) concerning European patent EP 2 387 862, as the parties had reached a mutual agreement before the closure of the written procedure. The court ordered a proportional reimbursement of court fees, granting 50% reimbursement to each side (15,500 € to the Claimant and 13,250 € to the Defendants). No cost decision was rendered, as all parties declared that one was not requested.
VKC Nuts Private Limited v.Connedit Business Solutions Private Limited & Anr.
VKC Nuts Private Limited filed a petition under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 before the Delhi High Court seeking cancellation of trademark registration No. 6656555 in Class 29 held by Connedit Business Solutions Private Limited. During proceedings, Respondent No. 1 voluntarily agreed to withdraw the impugned registration, while reserving its right to enforce common law rights through separate legal proceedings. The Court accepted the respondent's statement as binding and disposed of the petition accordingly.
Gufic Bioscience Ltd & Anr v.The Varma Pharmacy Private Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of interlocutory applications in a rectification petition filed by Gufic Bioscience Ltd & Anr against The Varma Pharmacy Private Limited & Anr. The Court allowed the exemption application and condoned a one-day delay in re-filing the rectification petition. Notice was issued to the Respondents in the main petition seeking cancellation of trademark registration no. 2533114 under Class 05, returnable on 08.12.2026.
M/s. Goldmedal Electricals Pvt. Ltd. v.Saurabh Kumar Agarwal & Anr. (Shyam Singh)
M/s. Goldmedal Electricals Pvt. Ltd. filed a commercial suit against Saurabh Kumar Agarwal and Shyam Singh seeking a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from infringing or passing off its registered 'GOLDMEDAL' trademarks and copyrights. The plaintiff applied for summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The court allowed the application, granted a decree of permanent injunction against Defendant No. 1, awarded damages of Rs. 3,00,000/- and legal fees of Rs. 1,00,000/-, and dismissed the suit against Defendant No. 2 as not pressed.
TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON, products incorporating AX201, from Q2 2019 and AX211, from Q v.ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC, LANGUAGE OF THE PROCEEDINGS:
The Local Division of the Unified Patent Court in Lisbon dismissed AsusTek's application for a confidentiality order regarding information it was required to provide to Ericsson following a 6 May 2026 decision upholding Ericsson's infringement claim. The Court held that the request was filed too late, as AsusTek had not raised confidentiality concerns during the main proceedings and provided no justification for the delay. Additionally, the Court found that part of the request—seeking to limit the purposes for which Ericsson could use the information—fell outside the scope of the confidentiality regime and concerned substantive law.
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der, (Claimant) - Hansastraße 27c - 80686 - v.HMD Global Oy, Sabine Klepsch
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a German research organization and owner of European Patent EP 2 590 concerning an apparatus for decoding signals with transients, sued Finnish smartphone manufacturer HMD Global Oy for infringement by devices running Android OS version 9 or later. The dispute centered on FRAND licensing negotiations conducted through the Via AAC patent pool and bilateral channels between 2017 and 2025, with HMD insisting on bilateral licensing and raising an exhaustion defense based on existing third-party license agreements. The Hamburg Local Division addressed key questions regarding whether a patent holder must offer only one FRAND licensing route, whether an implementer can demand bilateral licensing, and whether such insistence indicates unwillingness to take a license.
1) Genevant Sciences GmbH, 2) Arbutus Biopharma Corpora7on v.1) Moderna, Inc., 2) MODERNATX, INC.
This case before the UPC Court of First Instance (The Hague Local Division) concerned infringement proceedings (UPC-CFI-192/2025) brought by Genevant Sciences GmbH and Arbutus Biopharma Corporation against Moderna and related entities regarding EP4241767, along with a counterclaim for revocation (UPC-CFI-607/2025). Both parties jointly requested withdrawal of their respective claims pursuant to Rule 265.1 RoP, having reached a settlement. The court allowed the withdrawal, declared both proceedin
Amar Tulsiyan, Proprietor of M/s Wizard Fragrances v.Corona Plus Industries Limited
This is an ex-parte judgment in a trademark and copyright infringement suit filed by Amar Tulsiyan, proprietor of M/s Wizard Fragrances, against Corona Plus Industries Limited. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant issued groundless threats through legal notices and letters regarding the plaintiff's trademarks SHUDH, SHUDH PLUS, and SHUDH PLUS ULTRA LABEL used in relation to supari, pan masala, gutkha, and related goods. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, declaring the threats illegal and granting a permanent injunction restraining the defendant from using identical or deceptively similar marks, though no damages were awarded due to lack of evidence.
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