Delhi HC Outlines Patent Eligibility for Computer-Related Inventions
In the case, Blackberry Limited v the Controller of Patents and Design, Blackberry Limited (Blackberry) challenged an impugned order issued against its Indian patent application (application) for an invention relating to enhance user interaction with multimedia devices and autofill media files based on available storage....
Delhi High Court: Non-Attendance of Hearing Isn’t Abandonment
In Star Scientific Limited v the Controller of Patents and Designs, the Delhi High Court emphasized the mandate of the Controller of Patents and Designs’ (Controller) to issue a reasoned and speaking order while deciding the fate of a patent application, regardless of the Applicant not attending the hearing.
The Court...
Interpretation of a Patent Claim during Patent Infringement
In the case of Itw Gse Aps & Anr. v Dabico Airport Solutions Pvt Ltd & Ors, the plaintiff, ITW GSE ApS (ITW) filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against Dabico Airport Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Dabico) to prevent Dabico from dealing in products that allegedly infringes ITW’s suit patent.
The suit patent in...
Madras HC Favors Microsoft, Reaffirms Delhi HC’s Patentability for Software
In its first decision on the patentability of computer programs, the Madras High Court clarified how software-based inventions can be patentable by showcasing technical effect and without the need for novel/inventive hardware.
In the case Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs,...
Delhi HC Grants Injunction to Falcon Autotech on Sortation System
In the case, Falcon Autotech Private Limited v Kengic Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd, the Delhi High Court passed an ex-parte ad-interim injunction to stop Kengic Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd (Kengic) from manufacturing, selling, importing, exporting, and/or offering for sale, advertising, exhibiting, and/or promoting, in any manner, products or...
Can a Counterclaim Be Filed Against a Trademark Rectification Petition?
The question that arose before the Madras High Court in Chennai in Solidaire Digital Electronics Private Limited v Salahudeen Abdul Latheef & Anr case was the maintainability of a counterclaim against a rectification petition against a trademark registration for the mark “SOLIDARE”.
Besides filing a counter to the...
Delhi HC Halts Misuse of Longest Running Indian Sitcom Character’s Rights
Neela Film Production Private Limited v Tarakmehtakaooltachashmah.com & Ors before the Delhi High Court was a suit for restraining an array of defendants, including John Does, from, among others, infringement of copyright and trademark, misappropriation of publicity rights, unfair competition, passing off and...
Louis Vuitton wins lawsuit over unauthorized photo use on third-party website
On August 21, 2024, the Delhi High Court injuncted Haute 24 from using the copyrighted photographs, images and promotional material of Louis Vuitton products on its website.
Haute 24, according to its website, is a Californian entity with Indian stores, bringing “the most exclusive fashion products to people’s homes in...
Madras HC Upholds Microsoft’s Sensor Data Patent, Reinforces Standards
In the case of Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, an appeal filed by Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC (Microsoft) challenged the rejection of its patent application for a system to improve how devices handle and communicate sensor data more efficiently in the Madras High...
Compulsory Licensing Petition Can’t Hinder Copyright: Delhi HC
In the case of Phonographic Performance Limited v Al-Hamd Tradenation, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) filed a civil suit against Al-Hamd Tradenation (Al-Hamad) in the Delhi High Court, seeking to restrain Al-Hamad from infringing PPL’s copyrighted works/sound recordings in an event without obtaining a requisite license from...