On 19 August 2019, the Bombay High Court in a noteworthy decision held that the mark iTerm used by the plaintiff, Aegon Life […]
iTerm too descriptive for internet insurance policies
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Procedure Guidelines for Bi-Lateral patent prosecution Highway (PPH) between India and Japan
By: Joginder Singh & Piyush Sharma Since the signing of the pilot PPH program agreement between Japan and India in late 2018, Applicants having […]
The risk of giving ground in patent applications
Patent applicants should be meticulous in defining the scope of their applications. Patent examiners are vigilant in ensuring that such scope does not […]
Summary Of Judicial Position On Action Against Passing Off A Design Under The Designs Law In India
It can be said that the remedy of Passing off was once considered to be a “common law remedy” which was available only […]
Patent Linkage and Indian Laws
Patent linkage may be regarded as a link between the marketing approval of the generic product and the patent status of the originator […]
What happens to seized counterfeit goods?
Important to understand that the menace created by counterfeits is not restricted to the loss of business reputation or profits of the rights […]
Government proposes amendments in Indian Design Rules
The Government of India has circulated on October 18, 2019 draft amendments to the Designs Rules, 2001 to seek suggestions from the stakeholders. […]
Allowance of Disclaimers in Patent Application
Generally, to overcome the clarity objections and distinguish the invention from the prior art, disclaimers in claims are incorporated. Usually in India, incorporation […]
Patent Law development – A Comparison
The year 2018 witnessed several progressive changes to India’s patent landscape. This article aims to highlight key developments that depict the progressive approach […]
Analysing the Indian trademark system
In India, the Trade Marks Act 1999 and the rules thereunder guide the process of registration and enforcement of rights relating to trademarks. […]