The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction in favor of ITW GSE APS, restraining Dabico Airport Solutions from infringing on ITW’s pre-conditioned air patent during the pending suit. ITW’s PCA units, featuring advanced VFDs controlled by a central controller, are recognized globally. Dabico’s challenges were dismissed, leading to the injunction and a mandated turnover disclosure.
Read more about Cool interim order for ITW’s pre-conditioned air patent, but Competitor’s airport deals allowed to continueTag: 2024 patent judgements
Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards
The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the rejection of a patent for an eco-friendly lamp made from panchagavya and traditional herbal leaves. The court upheld the decision, citing traditional knowledge and lack of inventive step.
Read more about Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standardsCourt balances Hygieia’s patent application after IPO disbalances it under section 59
The Madras High Court has set aside the refusal of Hygieia Inc.’s patent application, highlighting the need for proper consideration of amended claims. The court emphasized the importance of interpreting claims in conjunction with their specifications and has directed a re-examination of the application by a different controller within six months.
Read more about Court balances Hygieia’s patent application after IPO disbalances it under section 59“Focus on technology, not semantics” says court in case involving gene technology
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The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Toyota, overturning the patent office’s refusal to grant a patent for a gene increasing plant biomass and seed production. The court emphasized the importance of scientific aspects over language semantics and directed a review within six months.
Read more about “Focus on technology, not semantics” says court in case involving gene technologyCourt Cranks the Clock Back on Opposed Crankshaft Patent Refusal
The Madras High Court remanded Pinnacle Engines Inc.’s patent application for their opposed piston engine, addressing inventive features overlooked by the Assistant Controller of Patents. The court emphasized the significance of the crank offset and opposite crankshaft rotation in reducing friction and vibration, directing a reassessment by a different officer.
Read more about Court Cranks the Clock Back on Opposed Crankshaft Patent RefusalPatent on Portable Vehicle Management System goes offtrack
The Delhi High Court confirmed the refusal of Mahesh Gupta’s patent application for a Portable Vehicle Management System, citing the lack of an inventive step in light of prior arts D4 and D5. The decision underscores important principles of patentability, including mosaicing, hindsight bias, and the criteria for non-obviousness.
Read more about Patent on Portable Vehicle Management System goes offtrackBoehringer secures Patent Injunction for its Diabetes Drug – Empagliflozin
On May 30, 2024, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh granted an interim injunction to Boehringer Ingelheim, restraining Eris Lifesciences from manufacturing, selling, or marketing Empagliflozin tablets due to patent infringement. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining scientific integrity and upheld the validity of Boehringer’s patent.
Read more about Boehringer secures Patent Injunction for its Diabetes Drug – EmpagliflozinPatent examination should not kill the scientific temper of an inventor
The Madras High Court criticized inconsistent patent examination practices in Industeel France’s case, emphasizing the need for a fair and thorough evaluation process. The court ordered a de novo examination by a different Controller and stressed the importance of maintaining scientific temper.
Read more about Patent examination should not kill the scientific temper of an inventorNew claims, Old claims, and Claim Amendments: Section 59 of the Patents Act
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court clarified that amending claims in a patent application does not imply abandonment of earlier claims. The court directed that decisions should be based on the amended claims. This analysis was part of Genomatica Inc. vs Controller of Patents case.
Read more about New claims, Old claims, and Claim Amendments: Section 59 of the Patents ActMonoclonal antibodies and Patents – How the Madras High Court interpreted Section 3(c)
The Madras High Court clarified the interpretation of Section 3(c) in the context of monoclonal antibodies patent in Genmab A/S v. Assistant Controller of Patents. The court emphasized the importance of novelty and technical advancement for patent eligibility.
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