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...
Delhi High Court Restricts Sale of Refurbished Goods for ‘Reverse Passing-Off
Reverse passing off is not something that courts encounter every day. It occurs when a defendant purchases a plaintiff’s product, repackages, and sells it under the defendant’s mark or name, resulting in the public coming to associate the qualities of the plaintiff’s product with that of the defendant.
When this adversely...
K&S Partners’ Trademark Practitioners Recognized in WTR 1000
K&S Partners is proud to announce its outstanding achievements in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2024 edition. The firm has been ranked as the prestigious ‘Gold Band’ for both “Prosecution and Strategy” and “Enforcement and Litigation,” reflecting its exceptional capabilities and results in these areas.
In addition, K&S’ attorneys, including...
Mitigating liability while copyright law catches up with Artificial Intelligence
Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) intersects with copyright law as recent court cases and global developments shape the ongoing debate. Gain insights into how different countries, including the UK, India, the US, the EU, and Japan, navigate the authorship of AI-generated works within their copyright frameworks. Explore the fair use argument put forth by AI companies and delve into four...