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Resolving the conflict between section 3(d) and section 3(e)
It is generally known and understood that every exception in the act should stand on its own footing. Two seemingly similar provisions in […]
Patent law fine with penalties, not prison
Chapter XX of the Patent Act, 1970 (act), containing sections 118 to 124, imposes penalties for breaches of various provisions. Penalties include fines […]
Sports, Technology, and Patents -1: Howzzaaaat!? – Bails That Glow
The rules of cricket state that a player is dismissed when the “wicket is broken” under certain conditions. Further they define the term […]
Sports, Technology, and Patents – 3 Let, First Service – The Let Detector
Let, First Service”. That is a call familiar to tennis fans who watch the game either in person or on TV. For the […]
Landmark Judgment on Section 3(i), Amendments, Synergy & Inventiveness Sub-Test
Since the creation of the new IP Division in the Delhi High Court, the interpretation of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 (the “Act”) […]
Dipping a cautious toe in the e-commerce swamp
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) aims to democratise e-commerce and improve sellers’ visibility and portability of trust. A non-profit company, ONDC […]
Exclusivity over “Sub”: Subway v. Suberb
One of the world’s largest restaurant brands serving customizable and signature sandwiches, wraps and salads – “Subway”, recently filed an infringement suit against […]
Success in IP appeal is sweet indeed
The appeal from the refusal of an application by Hamdard National Foundation for an interim injunction against Sardar Laboratories, the subject of previous commentary, […]
Lexology GTDT – Licensing 2023
Quick reference guide enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into kinds of licences; law affecting international licensing; intellectual property issues; software licensing; […]