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“Known Substance” Must be Disclosed Before the Date of Priority for Section 3(d) of Patents Act: Madras High Court
Non-patentable inventions are always a bone of contention between the applicant and the patent office. The patent office tends to interpret the provision […]
Low Threshold of Confusion between TUMORIN and TUMOTIN
A trademark is the symbol of a brand. It not only acts as the brand but adds value to it. The reason a […]
Madras HC explains Section 39 of Patents Act for Patent of Addition Application
Recently in Selfdot Technologies (“appellant”) v Controller General of Patents (“respondent”) [2023:MHC:5258], the Madras High Court clarified the scope of Section 39 of […]
DHC Directs Trademarks Registry to Upload Brief Order of Advertisement Before Acceptance of Mark on its Portal
In a recent ruling, Hon’ble Justice Pratibha Singh of the Delhi High Court has paved the way towards greater transparency by directing the […]
Three is a Crowd: The Triple Identity Principle
Trademarks act as a source identifier and are used to strike a chord with a consumer’s sentiments. In a claim for passing off […]
CNN vs. City News Network: Delhi High Court preserves the Well-known trade mark
On December 4, 2023, the Delhi High Court issued a significant ruling concerning trademark infringement and unfair competition in the case of Cable […]
PPL not being a Registered Copyright Society, not a ground to skip seeking the necessary Music License
In an unusual ongoing case of Phonographic Performance Ltd. v. Esteem Services, a copyright infringement suit was filed by the Plaintiff, Phonographic Performance […]
High Court IP divisions’ landmark decisions reflect a positively evolving prosecution landscape
In summary This article provides an overview of patent prosecution under Indian patent law. In India, patent prosecution is regulated by the […]
Big Brother Knows All: The Doctrine of Prosecution History Estoppel
The submissions made by a proprietor during the process of registration form part of the prosecution history. In a claim for passing off […]