Founded in 1994 as a four-member firm led by Jyoti Sagar, today K&S Partners has emerged as one of India’s leading intellectual property law firms. The award-winning law firm supports clients from around the world, including Fortune 500 companies, in all forms of intellectual property rights such as patent, design, trademark, copyright, geographical indication, plant variety, trade secret, and related matters.
In a decisive legal victory for Philips, the Delhi High Court has awarded substantial damages in a standard essential patent (SEP) infringement case against three Indian DVD manufacturers, concluding a lengthy 13-year litigation.
The Court’s ruling, issued on February 20, 2025, affirms the validity and enforcement of SEPs, awarding Philips ₹20.2 crore (approximately $2.3 million) in damages.
Madhusudhan S.T., provided expert commentary on the case, highlighting its significance in strengthening India’s position as a formidable jurisdiction for SEP enforcement. His insights underline the alignment of this ruling with global SEP and FRAND jurisprudence, enhancing India’s reputation as a reliable venue for complex patent disputes.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Madhusudhan ST
Madhusudhan is a Partner with K&S Partners and has over 15 years of experience in the computer and electronics domain.