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Knowledge Theft : Property includes Intellectual Property, affirms Supreme court

Knowledge Theft : Property includes Intellectual Property, affirms Supreme court

The Supreme Court of India upheld the Bombay High Court’s interpretation that intellectual property, including research data, qualifies as ‘property’ under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. This decision enables victims of caste-based atrocities to claim compensation for loss of intellectual assets. The ruling affirms the protection of knowledge-based assets and expands the legal definition of property under the Act. Continue Reading Knowledge Theft : Property includes Intellectual Property, affirms Supreme court
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The Draft guidelines for AYUSH Patent Applications

The Intellectual Property (IP) Office has issued Draft Guidelines for the processing of patent applications related to AYUSH systems and related inventions. These guidelines aim to streamline the evaluation process of patent applications concerning Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy. Continue Reading The Draft guidelines for AYUSH Patent Applications
February 5, 2025 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1028Views 5Likes
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2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors

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. Continue Reading 2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors
November 15, 2024 Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 692Views 1Like
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SCRUM Alliance’s Rectification Petition  relating to ‘CSM’ Mark Dismissed based on Honest/Concurrent Use

SCRUM Alliance’s Rectification Petition  relating to ‘CSM’ Mark Dismissed based on Honest/Concurrent Use

In Scrum Alliance Inc. v. Prem Kumar S., the Madras High Court dismissed Scrum Alliance’s petition to revoke the “CSM” trademark registered by Prem Kumar. The Court held that Scrum Alliance had not substantiated prior use of the mark in India and affirmed Prem Kumar’s ri Continue Reading SCRUM Alliance’s Rectification Petition  relating to ‘CSM’ Mark Dismissed based on Honest/Concurrent Use
November 4, 2024 Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 401Views 1Like
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Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Lacoste in its trademark infringement suit against Crocodile International. Lacoste was granted a permanent injunction to prevent Crocodile International from using a deceptively similar crocodile logo in India, with the Court ruling that Lacoste’s trademark rights had been violated. Crocodile International was also ordered to submit statements of profits made since 1998. Continue Reading Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark
October 23, 2024 Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 530Views 1Like
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Methods for Antibody Production in Genetically Modified Animals are Patentable; they are not covered under Section 3(i) Exclusion

Methods for Antibody Production in Genetically Modified Animals are Patentable; they are not covered under Section 3(i) Exclusion

The Madras High Court has overturned the rejection of Kymab Limited’s patent application related to generating antibodies in non-human mammals. The Court found that the invention does not fall under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970, as it is not a method for treating animals but a process for producing antibodies using genetically modified animals. The patent is now set to be granted. Continue Reading Methods for Antibody Production in Genetically Modified Animals are Patentable; they are not covered…
October 8, 2024 Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 455Views 1Like
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“Be mindful when exercising quasi judicial power, cryptic orders unacceptable”says Bombay High Court

“Be mindful when exercising quasi judicial power, cryptic orders unacceptable” says Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court orders a fresh review of Seiwa Kasei’s ‘PHYTOCUTICLE’ trademark application, challenging the Registrar’s refusal for lack of distinctiveness. Continue Reading “Be mindful when exercising quasi judicial power, cryptic orders unacceptable” says Bombay High Court
September 11, 2024 Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 530Views 3Likes
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Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for 'Prakash'

Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’

The Madras High Court granted a rectification petition filed by Prakash Pipes Limited, canceling Mr. Rama’s ‘PRAKASH’ trademark for non-use. The Court found the registration to be malicious, aimed at unlawful enrichment, and noted the Petitioner’s long-standing rights and goodwill associated with the trademark. Continue Reading Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’
September 9, 2024 Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 542Views 3Likes
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Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya

Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya

In a significant trademark dispute, the Delhi High Court issued an interim order favoring Himalaya Wellness Company, restraining Vlado Sky from using the ‘Himalayan Organics’ mark. The court recognized the potential for consumer confusion and upheld the strength of the ‘Himalaya’ trademark, allowing Vlado Sky to sell existing stock under specific conditions Continue Reading Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya
September 6, 2024 Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 844Views 4Likes
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