
Delhi HC clarifies patent validity and draws clear line between technical function and aesthetic design
On May 19, 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Dura-Line India Pvt. Ltd. v Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., decisively addressing the scope of patent protection, validity, and enforcement under the Indian Patents Act, 1970.
Dura-Line India Pvt. Ltd. (Dura-line) had sued Jain...