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Independent analysis of Indian IP case law, covering patents, trademarks, copyright, designs and geographical indications. Includes IP law guides, Weekly Digests, and Monthly Roundups
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Bombay High Court
Meridian Enterprises Pvt Ltd Vs Cascade India Pharmaceuticals
Calcutta High Court
SRI SOMNATH MONDAL vs. MAITRA SERVICENTER AND ORS.
Madras High Court
M/S. ARUNACHALAA ENTERPRISES Vs M/S. R. SUKUMAR, PROPRIETOR,
Madras High Court
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited Vs Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 32 others
Bombay High Court
Dr Tarkeshwar Chandrakant Patil Vs Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay through its Director
Calcutta High Court
ITC LIMITED vs. SMM TOBACOO PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.
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Weekly IP Digest
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
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.
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.
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Dr. Patil v. IIT Bombay: Bombay HC Upholds Patent Refusal for Missing Section 7(2) Proof of Right
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.
patent
Compulsory Licensing in India: Statutory Grounds, Procedure and Scope
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.
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