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Bombay HC Restrains ‘YASHLIFE’ Over ‘LIFEBUOY’ Infringement
Bombay High Court restrains Yash Lifesciences from using 'YASHLIFE', ruling that its phonetic similarity to 'LIFEBUOY' causes trademark infringement under Section 29.
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trademark
Bombay HC Sets Aside ‘ICE CREAM ROCKS’ Rejection for Graviss Foods
The Bombay HC set aside the 'ICE CREAM ROCKS' trademark rejection, ruling that the Registry cannot dissect composite marks or demand rigid timelines for acquired distinctiveness.
trademark
South Point School Trademark Dispute: Calcutta HC Injunction Ruling Explained
<p>In-depth legal analysis of the South Point School trademark infringement dispute (The South Point Education Society v. South Point School) before the Calcutta High Court. Covers institutional goodwill, deceptive similarity, and concurrent use defence.</p>
patent
Calcutta HC Revokes Letters Patent Leave in Maitra Servicenter Dispute
Can online posts establish territorial jurisdiction in commercial suits? The Calcutta HC rules that interim injunctions require a strict jurisdictional audit under Clause 12.
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Weekly Indian IP Law Digest Sep 6 to 12 2026 | Its IP Time
This week's digest covers critical rulings from the Delhi, Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta High Courts alongside CGPDTM updates and international AI copyright disputes.
trademark
Calcutta HC Returns ITC Plaint for Skipping Section 12A Mediation
Can brand owners bypass pre-suit mediation after a criminal raid? Calcutta High Court rules that delaying civil suits after police raids defeats Section 12A emergency exemptions.
trademark
Meridian v. Cascade: Bombay HC Restrains ‘NACOMIST’ Under Consent Terms
The Bombay High Court decreed a permanent injunction in Meridian v. Cascade, resolving a pharmaceutical trademark dispute over NASOMIST using binding consent terms under CPC.
patent
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library in India: Patent Examination
The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) in India serves as a vital defensive mechanism, enabling patent examiners to identify traditional knowledge as prior art to prevent invalid patent grants.
GI
Geographical Indications in India: Registration, Rights and Enforcement
Analysis of Iphone ?: Geographical Indications in India are governed by the GI Act 1999, providing legal protection to products based on their unique...
Copyright
Zee Entertainment v. BSNL: Madras High Court Permits Withdrawal of Copyright Suit
The Madras High Court recently allowed Zee Entertainment to withdraw its copyright infringement suit against BSNL and others regarding the film 'SUPER DUPERR'.
patent
Arunachalaa Enterprises v. R. Sukumar: Madras HC Upholds Transfer of Patent Suit to High Court
The Madras High Court confirmed that patent infringement suits can be transferred to the High Court for consolidation with independent revocation petitions, even without a formal counter-claim.
patent
Dr. Patil v. IIT Bombay: Bombay HC Upholds Patent Refusal for Missing Section 7(2) Proof of Right
The Bombay High Court judgment in Dr. Tarkeshwar Chandrakant Patil v. IIT Bombay affirmed the refusal of a patent application for missing Section 7(2) proof of right, setting strict chain of title standards for academic inventions.