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Analysing Delhi High Court’s Decision on the Issue of Return of Plaint Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
In an appeal filed by Jabir Hussain Trading as M/S Hakeem Hotel trading as M/S Hakeem Hotel (“Appellant”/ “Plaintiff”) v Ali Asgar trading […]
Winds of Change: Exploring the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement
On March 10, 2024, after 15 years of negotiations, the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) successfully concluded a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement […]
Can Decisions of Civil Courts be Binding on the Criminal Courts? Supreme Court Explains
In a recent key ruling by the Supreme Court of India in SLP(Crl.) No. 9778 of 2018, titled Prem Raj vs Poonamma Mennon, […]
Identifying the scope of patent claims still remains mystified
Since the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in April 2021, High Courts with whom the jurisdiction for appeals against the decisions […]
Procedure not subservient to substantive trademark rights
In the recent case of TTK Prestige Limited v Baghla Sanitaryware Private Limited and Others, the Delhi High Court refused an application by […]
Infringing scholastic material not requiring close study
In the recent case of Oswaal Books and Learning Private Limited v Bokaro Students Friend Private Limited and Ors, the plaintiff, Oswaal Books […]
Analysing the Judgment on Post-Grant Opposition Proceedings in Ashok Leyland vs Controller of Patents & Designs and Tata Motor
During the prosecution of a patent application, third parties are provided with an opportunity to object to the grant of a patent through […]
Analysing the Delhi High Court’s Judgment in Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC vs Assistant Controller of Patents
It is evident that the IP framework of the country is currently undergoing a significant transition. Among other factors, this could primarily be […]
Amendments under Section 59(1) of the Patents Act, 1970 to Pass Rigours of Six Benchmarks
The Delhi High Court, in its recent decision dated February 5, 2024, succinctly summarised the key benchmarks and parameters which amendments under Section […]