The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against the rejection of a patent application due to lack of novelty and a significant procedural delay of 701 days. The appellants, who had filed a patent application for black-colored wearables with claimed effects on human energy, failed to provide scientific evidence or technical merit. The court upheld the Indian Patent Office’s decision, emphasizing that abstract ideas are not patentable and reaffirming the importance of adhering to statutory deadlines for appeals.
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Dhanush v. Nayanthara: Netflix denied an exit pass in copyright violation case
The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Wunderbar Films in its copyright dispute with Netflix over the unauthorized use of behind-the-scenes footage. Netflix’s applications challenging jurisdiction and seeking rejection of the plaint were dismissed. The Court held that territorial jurisdiction was valid, pre-suit mediation was not mandatory due to urgency, and combining statutory and common law remedies was permissible.
Read more about Dhanush v. Nayanthara: Netflix denied an exit pass in copyright violation caseCompulsory licensing in copyrights, Al Hamd challenges PPL’s fees
The case of Al Hamd Tradenation v. Phonographic Performance Ltd. involves a dispute over the issuance of a compulsory license under Section 31 of the Copyright Act for public performance rights. Al Hamd contends that the license fees charged by PPL were unreasonable, while PPL argues the petition is not maintainable. The Court has reserved its decision, keeping all issues open for further consideration.
Read more about Compulsory licensing in copyrights, Al Hamd challenges PPL’s feesTrademark Litigation: ‘Advantage’ of Settlement
This post was originally published on 18th December, 2011. Bayer and Cipla have recently settled trade mark litigation with respect to Advantage and Advantix trade...
Read more about Trademark Litigation: ‘Advantage’ of SettlementTemporary Injunction: Manika Thevar Vs. Star Plough Works
First Publication Date: 6th January 2010 The Appellant, who is the patent holder of a patent relating to a pattern of a plough having a...
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