Madras High Court Archives

CIT Trademark: Coimbatore Institute of Technology Prevails over Chennai Institute of Technology

The Madras High Court granted Coimbatore Institute of Technology exclusive rights over the “CIT” trademark, ruling against Chennai Institute of Technology’s concurrent use. The court determined that Chennai Institute’s use of “CIT” was misleading, lacking distinctiveness, and obtained through suppression of facts. The respondent’s mark was ordered to be removed from the trademark register. Continue Reading CIT Trademark: Coimbatore Institute of Technology Prevails over Chennai Institute of Technology

November 7, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 149Views 1Like

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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 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 165Views 1Like

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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 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 168Views 1Like

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Section 3(j), Essentially biological processes and human intervention

The Madras High Court remanded Sakata Seed Corporation’s patent application, focusing on the human intervention in biological processes under Section 3(j). The Court found that the Applicant’s arguments regarding human intervention were not sufficiently addressed by the Patent Office, leading to a fresh review of the case. Continue Reading Section 3(j), Essentially biological processes and human intervention

September 17, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 346Views 4Likes

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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 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 291Views 3Likes

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Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says court

The Madras High Court recently ruled in favor of Prakash Ferrous Industries in a trademark dispute over the ‘TIRUMALA’ mark used on TMT steel bars, granting a permanent injunction against Mansarowar Ispat. Continue Reading Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says court

August 30, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 310Views 2Likes

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A doped order on method of doping, court clarifies

The Madras High Court confirmed the Patent Office’s rejection of IIT Madras’s patent for a method of doping potassium into ammonium perchlorate. The Court agreed with the rejection based on Sections 3(d) and 2(1)(ja) of the Patents Act, but noted procedural shortcomings in the handling of the case. Continue Reading A doped order on method of doping, court clarifies

August 20, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 323Views 2Likes

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Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal

The Madras High Court has revoked the refusal of Green Cross’ patent application for a Hepatitis B immunoglobulin agent, citing errors in the Controller’s analysis. The court has remanded the matter to the patent office for a fresh examination, ordering a review of the claims within four months. Continue Reading Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal

August 15, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 252Views 0Like

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Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz

The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Sebille Educations, asserting that phonetic similarity takes precedence over visual differences in the trademark dispute between “Little Einsteins” and “Little Einsteinz,” emphasizing the importance of protecting established brands from deceptively similar marks. Continue Reading Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz

July 24, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 344Views 1Like

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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. Continue Reading Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards

July 17, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 493Views 1Like

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CIT Trademark: Coimbatore Institute of Technology Prevails over Chennai Institute of Technology

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

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

Section 3(j), Essentially biological processes and human intervention

Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’

Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says court

A doped order on method of doping, court clarifies

Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal

Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz

Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards

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