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Recent Patent Litigation Cases (2014-15): India
Patent Litigation in India has steadily increased over the last 2-3 years. Dramatic swift has been observed in the innovator’s perspective from the mere aspect of the invention to gaining patent protection for their respective invention. Patent owners have adopted an aggressive approach towards their patent protection and enforcing their proprietary rights as businesses, which … Continue reading Recent Patent Litigation Cases (2014-15): India
Read more »Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order of injunction against Glenmark over the Generic drug “Sitagliptin”
Reportedly, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on Special Leave Petition filed by Glenmark stayed the Delhi High Court order which passed injunction against Glenmark for the generic drug Sitagliptin till 28th April 2015. The Delhi high court on dated 20th March 2015 set aside an order of single judge bench of Delhi High Court which … Continue reading Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order of injunction against Glenmark over the Generic drug “Sitagliptin”
Read more »E- Filing of Application for Registration of Geographical Indications in India
Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks issued public notice dated 11 March 2015 launching electronic filing of application for registration of Geographical Indication (GI) in India. Now the application for registration of GI can be submitted online to the Registrar of GI through the official portal at www.ipindia.gov.in or www.ipindia.nic.in. The payment for the … Continue reading E- Filing of Application for Registration of Geographical Indications in India
Read more »High Court grants injunction against Haricharan Singh from using Trade mark/Trade Dress similar to Trade Dress/Trade Mark “John Deere”
Recently, Delhi High Court passed an interim injunction against Harcharan singh & Anr from using any trademark/ trade dress similar to the trade mark “John Deere”. The plaintiffs Deere group commonly known as John Deere have filed suit for permanent injunction for restraining infringement, dilution of trade marks, passing off trade dress, unfair competition, rendition … Continue reading High Court grants injunction against Haricharan Singh from using Trade mark/Trade Dress similar to Trade Dress/Trade Mark “John Deere”
Read more »First time in India – Free IPR Clinic for Indian Startups – by Khurana & Khurana Advocates & IP Attorney
Even though Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Innovation and knowledge protection is emerging to be a key driver in businesses, very few startups have the proper information and understanding of IPR, let alone the approach to forming an optimal IPR strategy for their business. Thus, as a leader and torch bearer in the IPR services Industry, … Continue reading First time in India – Free IPR Clinic for Indian Startups – by Khurana & Khurana Advocates & IP Attorney
Read more »Amendment in Design Rules and Fee
Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks, Mr. Chaitanya Prasad, has issued a Public Notice on 1 January, 2015, wherein it has been put forth that, from December 31, 2014 Official Fees for filing a new Design application as well as other proceedings of Design has been amended. It has also been mentioned that … Continue reading Amendment in Design Rules and Fee
Read more »‘Pro Tem’ Relief to Xiaomi for importing and selling of Qualcomm based Handsets in India
Reportedly, a bench of Delhi High Court temporarily allowed Xiaomi to sell few of its devices in India about a week after the suspension of its sales in the third largest smart phone market of the world. Xiaomi as well as online seller Flipkarthave been injuncted by Delhi High Court in its order dated 8th … Continue reading ‘Pro Tem’ Relief to Xiaomi for importing and selling of Qualcomm based Handsets in India
Read more »Revocation Application/ Proceeding Summary: Improved Diffuser for an Air Conditioning System
Applicant in this case is M/s Air Master Equipments India (P) Ltd and Respondents are: Mr. Ramesh Nana Mhatre, who is the inventor and Applicant of the granted patent application being discussed, and Controller of Patents who granted the patent post examination and prosecution. Title of the application is ‘An improved Centre Core, Intermediate Core … Continue reading Revocation Application/ Proceeding Summary: Improved Diffuser for an Air Conditioning System
Read more »News Snippet: Novartis sues Cipla for infringement of patents covering “Onbrez”
In a latest update, Novartis has sued Cipla for infringing its patents on “Onbrez” (Indacaterol) after Cipla lunched its generic version for Indacaterol in October claiming “urgent unmet need” for the drug in India. Earlier, as we have reported here, Cipla approached Govt. of India to exercise its statutory powers to revoke the five patents … Continue reading News Snippet: Novartis sues Cipla for infringement of patents covering “Onbrez”
Read more »CIPLA’s plea for revocation of Novartis Patents for Onbrez may face major set back by the Government
As reported in TOI, the Indian Government has found very little merit in Cipla’s plea for waiver and cancellation of Patent rights for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) drug over which Novartis has exclusive rights. We have reported on Cipla’s plea here. Background: Cipla, previously approached the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to … Continue reading CIPLA’s plea for revocation of Novartis Patents for Onbrez may face major set back by the Government
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