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Can online posts establish territorial jurisdiction in commercial suits? The Calcutta HC rules that interim injunctions require a strict jurisdictional audit under Clause 12.
This week's digest covers critical rulings from the Delhi, Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta High Courts alongside CGPDTM updates and international AI copyright disputes.
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.
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.
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.
Geographical Indications in India are governed by the GI Act 1999, providing legal protection to products based on their unique regional origin, reputation, and quality.
The Madras High Court recently allowed Zee Entertainment to withdraw its copyright infringement suit against BSNL and others regarding the film 'SUPER DUPERR'.
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.
The Bombay High Court has affirmed the refusal of a patent application for failure to provide a 'proof of right' under Section 7(2) of the Patents Act, 1970. The ruling highlights why clear chain of title documentation is mandatory.
Learn how Section 84 of the Patents Act 1970 functions as an administrative safety valve to balance patent monopolies with public health and industrial development.
