patent
Madras HC Restrains ‘Hindsight Mosaicing’ in Patent Refusal Dispute
The Madras High Court set aside a patent refusal, ruling that the Controller's use of 'hindsight mosaicing' of prior art failed to negate the invention's novelty.
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trademark
Novex Communications: Bombay HC Denies Injunction on Prior User Rights
The Bombay High Court refused Novex Communications' injunction plea, ruling that statutory trademark registration cannot override established prior commercial use.
trademark
Hindustan Unilever vs Divine: Bombay HC Refuses ‘DIVINE’ Injunction
The Bombay High Court denied Hindustan Unilever an injunction, ruling that a registered trademark cannot override documented prior commercial use by a defendant.
Other IP
Domain Names, Trademarks, and Cybersquatting in India: The INDRP and UDRP Frameworks
An examination of domain name disputes, cybersquatting, and trademark protection under the .IN Registry (INDRP) and WIPO UDRP frameworks, analyzing Reliance Industries Ltd. v. Vicky Sood.
trademark
‘FEDEXO’ vs ‘FEDEX’: Madras HC Bars Mark for Deceptive Similarity
The Madras High Court refused trademark registration for 'FEDEXO', holding that appending a single letter fails to cure deceptive similarity with the famous mark 'FEDEX'.
trademark
Madras High Court Sets Aside Refusal of ‘EXPONENT’ Trademark
The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of the 'EXPONENT' mark, ruling that Section 11(1) refusals must consider Section 12 exceptions and issue reasoned orders under Section 18(5).
Copyright
KVN Thespian Films: Madras HC Dismisses ‘HAIWAAN’ Copyright Suit
The Madras High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a copyright suit filed by KVN Thespian Films concerning the cinematographic film 'HAIWAAN' against 33 entities.
Copyright
Madras HC Permits Withdrawal of ‘MANDAADI’ John Doe Copyright Suit
The Madras High Court allowed the withdrawal of a high-stakes John Doe copyright infringement suit concerning the film 'MANDAADI', ending a 26-ISP blocking bid.
Copyright
Vishesh Pictures v. BSNL: Madras HC Dismisses ‘John Doe’ Copyright Suit
The Madras High Court permitted Vishesh Pictures to withdraw its broad dynamic injunction suit against 33 ISPs, highlighting the fragility of unsubstantiated claims.
Copyright
Aamir Khan Productions v. BSNL: Madras HC Dismisses ‘BATWARA 1947’ Suit
The Madras High Court dismissed Aamir Khan Productions' John Doe suit over 'BATWARA 1947' as withdrawn, highlighting the tactical use of IP litigation for piracy.
trademark
Malhotra International v. Rohan Malhotra: Calcutta HC Enforces Section 124 Procedural Mandates
Analysis of Rohan V Malhotra: The Calcutta High Court has affirmed that Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act 1999 mandates strict procedural synchronization...
trademark
Phantom Studios v. Jiostar India: Bombay HC Denies Injunction Over ‘QUEEN’ Film Title
Analysis of Give Me The Case Number: The Bombay High Court has ruled that cinematic titles consisting of common words lack inherent trademark protection...