Year

IP Cases — 2026

1,474 decisions across all jurisdictions

By type: patent 1313 trademark 121 other 35 copyright 3 design 1 trade-secret 1

Page 50 of 50 · 1,474 total

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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