Making the writ petition absolute, the Bombay High Court set aside the impugned order passed by the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs […]
Section 4 Refusal of Patent ‘Sans Raison’ Set Aside by the Bombay High Court
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Infringement Analysis Based on Characterised Part of Claim Not Justified: Division Bench Stays Interim Injunction Order
The appellate court, as a principle, is not justified in interfering with the exercise of discretion under appeal solely on the ground that […]
Synergy Test Unmet: Delhi High Court Upholds Rejection of Herbicidal Composition Patent
Every patent application claiming a composition of known ingredients must climb over the synergy cliff to qualify for the grant of a patent […]
Startup Ecosystem – An Overlook at The Vibrant Ecosystem In India, Policy Landscape, Innovation, IP, Funding and Future Outlook
India’s startup ecosystem has developed within a progressively structured legal framework to promote innovation and regulatory compliance, primarily through the Startup India […]
Refusal Of Patent Without Adequate Reasoning Set Aside: Delhi High Court Remands Case For Fresh Consideration
Inadequate reasoning by the Controller in refusing a patent application has remained a matter of concern for courts in India in many appeals. […]
No Licence, No Performance: Bombay High Court Restrains Restaurants From Using Sound Recordings Without License
While enforcing copyright in sound recordings, legal boundaries are often examined when commercial establishments question the authority of copyright owners and exclusive licensees […]
Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Refusal Of Smelling Disease Patent
Soon after dismissal of an appeal against the rejection of a patent application on a diagnostic method in the ‘Natera Inc’ case [2025:DHC:8937], […]
Trademark Protection In Ayurveda: Delhi High Court Clarifies Deceptive Similarity And Dominant Features
Indian courts treat trademark protection in the pharmaceutical and ayurvedic sectors with special care because it affects consumer health and safety. The Delhi […]
Order For Refusal Of Patent Set Aside: Delhi High Court Directs Re-Consideration Of Inventive Step Using ‘Hoffman Test’
The Delhi High Court once again found flaws in the process of determining inventive step in yet another appeal against the refusal of […]
Employment Agreement Sufficient To Establish Right To Apply: Delhi High Court Directs Examination Of Application For Grant Of Patent
Resolving the conflicting opinions of different Controllers on the acceptance of Employer-Employee (EE) Agreement as a valid ‘proof of right’ to file a […]