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ITC’s injunction against Arpita Agro upheld

The Delhi High Court upheld ITC’s injunction against Arpita Agro, restraining the company from using the trademark ‘POWRNYM.’ The Court ruled that the mark was deceptively similar to ITC’s ‘NIMYLE’ and ‘JOR-POWR,’ violating trademark rights. The judgment emphasized that contractual obligations and trade dress similarities must be strictly adhered to in trademark disputes. Continue Reading ITC’s injunction against Arpita Agro upheld

March 11, 2025 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 185Views 3Likes

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Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinations

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Arcturus Therapeutics, overturning the Controller’s rejection of its patent application on procedural grounds. The Court emphasized that procedural compliance should not override substantive examination, directing the Patent Office to reassess the application on its merits. Continue Reading Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinations

March 11, 2025 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 194Views 0Like

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Madras High Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Suit, Allows Coexistence of Technologies

The Madras High Court ruled on a patent infringement dispute involving Arumugam Rajendra Babu and Ashok Leyland over battery-swapping technology. The Court found no infringement and dismissed both the suit and counterclaims, allowing both parties to coexist. The ruling addressed prior art, novelty, and the scope of patent protection in the electric vehicle sector. Continue Reading Madras High Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Suit, Allows Coexistence of Technologies

March 10, 2025 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 238Views 0Like

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The Battle for Respect continues: Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial

The Delhi High Court addressed the appeals in the Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial trademark dispute. The case involved phonetic similarity, consumer confusion, and corporate branding rights. The Court maintained the status quo, requiring disclaimers in advertisements and setting a final hearing for April 2025. Continue Reading The Battle for Respect continues: Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial

March 10, 2025 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 235Views 1Like

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Headquartes of Indian Patent office relocated to Delhi

CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM headquarters to New Delhi, as per the Gazette of India notification dated February 25, 2025. The new office is now operational at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Dwarka, New Delhi. This move aims to enhance coordination with central regulatory bodies and improve India’s intellectual property administration. Continue Reading CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification

February 27, 2025 BananaIP Reporter General, Intellectual Property 0Comment 286Views 1Like

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Thomson Reuters vs ROSS Intelligence : Does training AI models amount to fair use?

The US District Court for Delaware ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters, finding that ROSS Intelligence infringed Westlaw’s copyrights by using its headnotes and editorial content for AI training. The Court rejected ROSS’s fair use defense, emphasizing market harm and the need for AI developers to license copyrighted materials. While granting partial summary judgment to Thomson Reuters, the Court left certain copyright expiration claims for jury determination. This decision reinforces copyright protections in legal research and sets a precedent for…

February 24, 2025 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 471Views 4Likes

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“DREAM FREEDOM” Trademark removed from register for Deceptive Similarity

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Gemini Edibles and Fats India Ltd. in a trademark rectification petition, directing the removal of the “DREAM FREEDOM” mark from the Register of Trade Marks. The court found that the respondent had deceptively adopted the mark and trade dress of Gemini’s “FREEDOM” brand, leading to potential consumer confusion. The ruling reinforced the principles of prior use and deceptive similarity in trademark law. Continue Reading “DREAM FREEDOM” Trademark removed from register for Deceptive…

February 20, 2025 IP AI Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 782Views 1Like

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A battle for respect : Svamaan Financial Takes on Sammaan Capital in Trademark case

In a significant trademark dispute, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Svamaan Financial Services, granting an interim injunction against Sammaan Capital Limited and its affiliates. The Court found that the defendants’ marks were deceptively similar to Svamaan, potentially misleading consumers. The ruling reinforces the importance of brand identity and legal recourse in financial services. Continue Reading A battle for respect : Svamaan Financial Takes on Sammaan Capital in Trademark case

February 18, 2025 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 549Views 2Likes

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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

February 14, 2025 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property 0Comment 635Views 3Likes

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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 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1381Views 5Likes

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ITC’s injunction against Arpita Agro upheld

Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinations

Madras High Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Suit, Allows Coexistence of Technologies

The Battle for Respect continues: Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial

CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification

Thomson Reuters vs ROSS Intelligence : Does training AI models amount to fair use?

“DREAM FREEDOM” Trademark removed from register for Deceptive Similarity

A battle for respect : Svamaan Financial Takes on Sammaan Capital in Trademark case

Knowledge Theft : Property includes Intellectual Property, affirms Supreme court

The Draft guidelines for AYUSH Patent Applications

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