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Note on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge

The WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge aims to enhance patent system efficiency and transparency regarding genetic resources and traditional knowledge. Continue Reading Note on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge

May 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 549Views 0Like

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Victory for Novozymes: Madras High Court Overrules Patent Office’s Refusal

The Madras High Court, in a decision dated March 19, 2024, set aside a patent refusal order issued by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs in the case of a patent application filed by Novozymes A/S. This post summarizes the decision of the court in this case. Continue Reading Victory for Novozymes: Madras High Court Overrules Patent Office’s Refusal

May 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 653Views 0Like

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Court says infringing brand ‘Double Kabooter’ Jaa Jaa Jaa

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Anuj Bindal, the prior user of ‘Dabal Kabooter Brand,’ in a trademark dispute against ‘Double Kabooter Brand.’ This case highlights the importance of prior use and the implications of false statements in trademark applications. Continue Reading Court says infringing brand ‘Double Kabooter’ Jaa Jaa Jaa

May 23, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 468Views 0Like

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Snack Wars: Haldiram’s Battle for Brand Supremacy

Delhi High Court upholds Haldiram’s trademark rights, awarding Rs. 50 lakhs in damages and recognizing ‘HALDIRAM’ as a well-known mark in a legal battle against unauthorized use. Continue Reading Snack Wars: Haldiram’s Battle for Brand Supremacy

May 22, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 683Views 0Like

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Lost in the Inbox? Delhi High Court Saves Dabur’s Trademark Application

Delhi High Court revives Dabur’s ODONIL MYSTIC ROSE trademark application, citing procedural lapses by the Trade Marks Registry in serving the notice of opposition. Continue Reading Lost in the Inbox? Delhi High Court Saves Dabur’s Trademark Application

May 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 512Views 0Like

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Cancerous Battle: Novartis and NATCO clash over Eltrombopag

In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court overturned an injunction against Natco, allowing them to produce a generic version of Novartis’s cancer drug. The Court held that Novartis’s patent on a specific salt form of the drug (ELT-O) lacked novelty due to its coverage in an earlier patent (IN’176). Continue Reading Cancerous Battle: Novartis and NATCO clash over Eltrombopag

May 20, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1210Views 2Likes

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The Court refuses to remove names of Trademark Officers from the order

In this review petition filed before the Delhi High Court, the Court rejected the plea filed by the Trademark Officer to remove their names from the order. Continue Reading The Court refuses to remove names of Trademark Officers from the order

May 17, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 552Views 0Like

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Sufficiency of Disclosure – Ericsson vs Lava – Part X

This post dissects the Sufficiency of Disclosure aspect in the Ericsson Vs. Lava case, scrutinizing the court’s assessment of Ericsson’s patents’ validity under Sections 64(1)(h) and 64(1)(i) of the Patents Act. Drawing from legal precedents and patent law, the analysis highlights how the court deemed Ericsson’s patents to meet the requirements, ultimately dismissing Lava’s grounds for revocation. Continue Reading Sufficiency of Disclosure – Ericsson vs Lava – Part X

May 16, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 576Views 0Like

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Lights out for “Everyday” Lighters : Injunction in favour of EVEREADY

The Delhi High Court has restrained KSC Industries from using the mark “Everyday” for lighters, finding it deceptively similar to Eveready’s well-known trademark for batteries and lighting products. Continue Reading Lights out for “Everyday” Lighters : Injunction in favour of EVEREADY

May 15, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 519Views 0Like

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Transparency Triumphs : Patent Refusals must elucidate clear grounds

The Delhi High Court recently ruled in favor of Calm Water Therapeutics LLC, highlighting the importance of transparent reasoning in patent refusal decisions. The Court’s observations underscored flaws in the Controller’s assessment, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive reasoning behind such refusals. Continue Reading Transparency Triumphs : Patent Refusals must elucidate clear grounds