Category: IPAB

IPAB Puts Stay On Use Of Trademark N95

8th January, 2021 - 7:31 am Categories: IPAB IPAB Decisions

On 4th December 2020, the IPAB, Delhi passed an interim stay of operation on the trademark registration of the word “N95”- with registration number 4487559 in class 10. The rectification application was filed under section 57 of the Trade mark Act, 1000 for the removal of the “N95” label. The court held that N95 mark … Continue reading IPAB Puts Stay On Use Of Trademark N95

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IPAB Order As Per 12.05.2020 On E-Filing Of Matters

14th May, 2020 - 11:47 am Categories: IPAB

In light of the pandemic, on 12th May 2020, the Intellectual Property Appellate Board released an official order with regards to the e-filing of cases, which was to be followed until further directions. The Notice chalked out the following direction: 1. All the Counsels are requested to file fresh cases with effect from 02.05.2020, with … Continue reading IPAB Order As Per 12.05.2020 On E-Filing Of Matters

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Interpretation of the Term “Aggrieved Person” Under Section 47 of Trade Mark Act, 1999

17th March, 2016 - 6:46 am Categories: India IPAB IPAB Decisions News & Updates Trademark

The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the case Adidas AG v Union of India and Anr vide W.P.(C) 3125/2013 set aside the impugned ex parte order by IPAB dated 28th December 2012 and remanded the matter to IPAB for fresh consideration. BRIEF FACTS OF THE CASE: In the instant case, Petitioner has trademark “RESPONSE” … Continue reading Interpretation of the Term “Aggrieved Person” Under Section 47 of Trade Mark Act, 1999

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Plant Varieties and Farmers‟ Rights Act, 2001

14th January, 2016 - 1:25 pm Categories: India IPAB IPAB Decisions News & Updates Trademark

Ministry of Agriculture & IPAB failure in invoking the transitional provision as provided under Section 59 of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers‟ Rights Act, 2001 for setting up a tribunal. INTRODUCTION The variety of crops both edible and for commercial purposes has grown as the size and need of the human population has … Continue reading Plant Varieties and Farmers‟ Rights Act, 2001

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Revocation of Valganciclovir patent by Controller of Patents, Chennai

1st August, 2015 - 9:46 am Categories: IPAB IPAB Decisions News & Updates Patent Opposition Patents pharma Pharma/Biotech Patent Litigations Section 3(D)

Recently in a matter remanded from IPAB to Controller of Patents, Chennai, a decision of revoking Roche’s patent IN207232 for Valganciclovir was delivered after hearing both the parties. The subject patent was granted on January, 2009 followed which post grant oppositions were separately filed by CIPLA, Matrix, Ranbaxy and Bakul Pharma along with two NGOs … Continue reading Revocation of Valganciclovir patent by Controller of Patents, Chennai

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CIPLA & BMS may settle patent dispute over Entecavir in India

30th May, 2015 - 12:16 pm Categories: IPAB IPAB Decisions News & Updates patent infringement Patents pharma

US based pharma major Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Indian pharma company Cipla Ltd. are heading towards an amicable settlement on a long-stretched patent dispute concerning BMS’ hepatitis B drug Entecavir, a leading anti-viral drug for Hepatitis B patients that brings in more than a billion dollars each year globally for BMS. Entecavir, being a pre-1995 … Continue reading CIPLA & BMS may settle patent dispute over Entecavir in India

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Recent decision of IPAB in the case of E.I.DU Pont De Nemours & Company V. Galpha Laboratories and Ors

26th December, 2014 - 8:55 am Categories: IPAB IPAB Decisions News & Updates Trademark Trademark Litigation

This article is relates to a recent judgment of Intellectual Property Appellate Board (hereinafter IPAB) dated 4th December 2014 in the case “E.I.DU Pont De Nemours & Company V. Galpha Laboratories and Ors.” Brief Facts: On 11th March, 2009 the trademark registry refused the opposition of the E.I.DU Pont De Nemours & Company (appellant herein) and … Continue reading Recent decision of IPAB in the case of E.I.DU Pont De Nemours & Company V. Galpha Laboratories and Ors

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Indian Patent office rejects Patent claim over Abraxane

19th July, 2014 - 12:31 pm Categories: India IPAB News & Updates Patents

In a major setback, the Indian Patent Office denied a patent to an anti cancer drug Abraxane manufactured by US-Based Abraxis BioSciences. Here we will discuss the decision given by IPO at the back drop of the arguments advanced by the respective parties. Background In a brief, Patent application no. 2899/DELNP/2005 filed by Abraxis Biosciences … Continue reading Indian Patent office rejects Patent claim over Abraxane

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M/s Aditi Manufacturing Company v/s Mr. Bharat Bhogilal Patel , Section(64) patent act, 1970

22nd May, 2014 - 8:13 am Categories: India IP Litigation IP Practice in India IPAB IPAB Decisions News & Updates Patents

Takshasheel Bouddha, an intern at Khurana and Khurana Advocates and IP Attorneys, analyses the case, M/s Aditi Manufacturing Company v/s Mr. Bharat Bhogilal Patel &The Controllers of Patents & Designs. This judgment is with respect to Section 64 of Patent Act, 1970. Introduction: The dispute was regarding of two patents i.e. Patent No.189027 and Patent … Continue reading M/s Aditi Manufacturing Company v/s Mr. Bharat Bhogilal Patel , Section(64) patent act, 1970

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