

Alphanumeric Marks: Where Well Known Brands Clash
INTRODUCTION As companies branch into new sectors and overlapping industries, trademark disputes between big brands and well known marks...
Snehal Khemka
Dec 26, 2024


Madras High Court Emphasizes Procedural Fairness and Natural Justice in Patent Proceedings, Sets Aside Refusal Order
Introduction In a significant ruling highlighting the importance of procedural fairness in patent proceedings, the Hon’ble Madras High...
Vedika Kharbanda
Dec 20, 2024


SOWING INNOVATION, REAPING RIGHTS: Revisiting Section 3(h) in Syngenta case
Introduction Section 3(h) of the Patents Act, 1970 (“ the Act ”), was enacted to protect fundamental farming practices by excluding...
Teena Dutta
Dec 19, 2024


Protecting Patent Rights from Procedural Lapses: Key Takeaway from Bry-Air vs. Union of India
The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in the case of Bry-Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India, ordered restoration of Indian Patent...
Teena Dutta
Dec 16, 2024


Navigating the Trademarkability Of Film Titles Through Judicial Interpretation
INTRODUCTION In India, the protection of film titles is primarily governed by trademark law. Generally, movie titles, being fully...
Muskan Kukreja & Snehal Khemka
Dec 9, 2024


BEYOND BORDERS: THE JOURNEY OF THE 'MOLTY' MARK
The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the case of Master Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. Jay Kay Coir Foam Pvt. Ltd. has directed the cancellation...
Kanika Bansal
Dec 6, 2024


INDIA - Understanding the traditional characteristics of Section 3(p) of the Indian Patents Act
In a judgment that sheds light on the prospects of patentability of inventions concerning traditional knowledge in In dia, a Single Judge...
Rachita Jain and Bhavya Gupta
Dec 4, 2024


From Reality to Virtuality: Trademark Challenges and Protection in the Metaverse
The Metaverse has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about technological advancements globally, with an increasing number of...
Muskan Kukreja
Dec 3, 2024