The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions in favor of Hindware Limited, restraining the Defendants from infringing Hindware’s trademarks and registered design. This landmark ruling underscores the importance of protecting trademark and design rights against counterfeit products.
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2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors
The 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators report reveals a significant rise in global patent and design filings, led by contributions from key Asian economies, including India. India’s 15.7% increase in patent filings reflects a surge in domestic IP activity and aligns with global trends in computer technology and digital communication.
Read more about 2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key ContributorsDesign infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart
On 1 October 2024, the Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Kent RO Systems Ltd. in a case involving design infringement and passing off. The court restrained the defendants from selling infringing water purifiers and directed Flipkart to remove all listings of the infringing products.
Read more about Design infringing water purifiers taken down from FlipkartCourt Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift Design
The Madras High Court deliberated on whether a tractor fitted with a forklift can be considered a new vehicle and thus be eligible for design registration. The Court’s analysis focused on the novelty and innovation of the design, ultimately determining that such a combination was not new or original, leading to the vacation of an earlier injunction.
Read more about Court Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift DesignPidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container Design
On June 13, 2024, the High Court of Bombay granted Pidilite Industries Limited an interim injunction against Astral Limited, protecting its registered container design. The Court found Astral’s design to be deceptively similar and upheld the novelty and distinctiveness of Pidilite’s design.
Read more about Pidilite Contains Astral from infringing its Container DesignIndian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 2nd to 9th)
6th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (9th February 2024) features 2,236 patent publications, 2,443 grants, and 749 registered designs.
Read more about Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 2nd to 9th)Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala provides essential insights into IP for Gen AI startups, highlighting the importance of protecting innovations. His presentation explores various forms of IP, addressing protectability and enforceability issues, and proposes strategic approaches for leveraging AI creations, offering a roadmap for startups to navigate the complex IP landscape and capitalize on their intellectual assets.
Read more about Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual PropertyIndian Design Statistics Report – 2023
Explore the Indian Design Statistics Report 2023 for insights on India’s design registration trends from 2019-2023, highlighting significant growth in 2023.
Read more about Indian Design Statistics Report – 2023Recent IP Case Insights – Trademark and Copyright Trends
Dive into the latest IP Case Insights from India, featuring significant rulings on trademarks, copyrights, and design laws. BananaIP’s expert analysis offers a clear understanding of these pivotal cases, making IP law more accessible and engaging for everyone interested in intellectual property trends.
Read more about Recent IP Case Insights – Trademark and Copyright TrendsIndian IP Office Updates: IPR Newsletter, WIPO Tool, and More
This post explores key updates from the Indian IP Office, such as the new IPR newsletter and the ‘WIPO IP Diagnostic’ tool launch, underscoring efforts to streamline the IP management process. BananaIP Counsels commits to ongoing reporting on these essential developments, supporting stakeholders in navigating India’s IP landscape.
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