The case highlights the tension between the freedom of speech of social media influencers and the reputation rights of businesses. The case underscores the role of social media influencers in educating consumers about product quality and safety, while also emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency from businesses. Background San Nutrition Pvt Ltd (San Nutrition)…
Characters play a vital role in the world of video games, as they are the heart of the story. Protecting these characters is therefore essential for a gaming company to gain traction and monetise them in a market that is experiencing significant growth. The global video game market was valued at $274.63 billion in 2024…
Supreme Court recently examined interplay between copyright and design protection in a dispute concerning infringement of intellectual property rights regarding the design and manufacturing of internal parts of cryogenic storage tanks and distribution systems used for transporting industrial gases and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The judgement addresses the maintainability of the appeals and the application…
Facts and Background Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) which owns and controls public performance rights of over 400 music labels with 45 lakh international and domestic sound recordings, issued a notice to Azure Hospitality Private Limited (Azure) on 20 July 2022, asking to cease and desist from exploiting the sound recordings in which PPL held copyright…
CS(COMM) 567/2024, Delhi High Court. Background F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche) brought a Patent infringement case, at the Delhi High Court, against Natco Pharma Limited (Natco). The claim of Rochhe was based on infringement of its Patent for a compound Risdiplam marketed under the brand name EVRYSDI® used in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy…
Our Senior Associate, Mr. Girish Bhatia, conducted an insightful session on “Intellectual Property and the INTA Unreal Campaign” on 2nd April 2025, hosted virtually by Vinayaka Mission’s Law School (VMLS). The session witnessed active participation from over 80 students, all specializing in Intellectual Property Law. The discussion centered around the global challenge of counterfeit goods,…
Our Senior Associate, Girish recently conducted an insightful session on Trademark Enforcement and Infringement for Lawkari, as part of their online certificate course. During the session, he provided a comprehensive overview of the various types of infringements recognized under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and elaborated on the legal recourse available to brands facing such…
Our Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia conducted an engaging session on topic “Intellectual Property and INTA Unreal Campaign” on Friday, 14th March 2025, at VELS School of Law, Chennai. The session witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of over 180 students, with 100 participants joining virtually via Google Meet and the rest attending in person through classrooms. The…
Background The case involves a patent dispute between Pfizer Inc. and its subsidiaries (FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, LLC, PF PRISM IMB B.V., and Wyeth LLC) (Petitioners) against Softgel Healthcare Private Limited (Respondent), an Indian Company. The dispute centres around the alleged infringement of Pfizer’s “441 Patent” related to TAFAMIDIS 61 mg capsules, sold under the brand name…
Our Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia, is honoured to be a part of the Two-Day International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) organized by IILM University, Greater Noida, on March 10-11, 2025. As an esteemed panelist, he is honored to chair a session on “Preventive Measures, Risk Management, and Policy Recommendations”, alongside distinguished experts in the…
