The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) in a case against Manoj for infringing the “TAJ” trademark and using copyrighted hotel images without authorization. The court ordered a permanent injunction against Manoj, mandated the transfer of the infringing domain, and awarded IHCL ₹10 lakhs in damages plus ₹5 lakhs in legal costs. Continue Reading Fraudulent Use of ‘Taj’ Hotel Trademark Restrained with Damages of Rs. 10 Lakhs
This article analyzes India’s legal stance on the patentability of algorithmic processes under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970. Focusing on the Delhi High Court’s judgment in Blackberry Limited vs. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the post explores key arguments, legal precedents, and implications for software patents in India. Continue Reading Blackberry blacks out in case relating to patentability of algorithmic processes