The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has issued Decree No. 26 of 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 132 on 17 June 2025, introducing key changes to Egypt’s patent system. Effective 18 June 2025, the official patent examination fee has increased from EGP 25,000 to EGP 50,000 (approx. USD 1,060). Additionally, the payment deadline for…
C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 44/2023- Delhi High court The article discusses an appeal filed by AbbVie Biotherapeutics Inc. and AbbVie Inc. (Appellants) at the Delhi high Court against the refusal of their Patent application (Application No. 201817047767) for an anti-cMet antibody drug conjugate by Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. Background of the Case The appellants filed the…
TikTok Limited, a technology company operating a social media video application called TikTok, and despite its global outreach and immense popularity worldwide denied coveted well-known status in India. Facts and Background TikTok applied for declaration of its name as a well-known mark in India. The framework for determining whether a trademark is well-know is provided…
The Court holds not making copyrighted work available on unreasonable terms could amount to refusal. The court emphasised the balance to be drawn between the interest of the owner of the copyright in protecting their works and the interest of the public to have access to the works This interesting copyright case involves a petition…
Delhi High Court upholds prior rights of trademark holder ‘PLUTO’ in travel industry. In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against PTW Holidays Private Limited, restraining them from using the mark “PLUTO TOURS” or any other mark deceptively similar to “PLUTO” or its associated device mark. The case stemmed from…
RNA is honoured to receive several recognitions and awards this year, which reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team. Each of the individuals and teams listed below have demonstrated exceptional performance and continue to inspire with their leadership. The award motivates us to continue delivering excellence and push boundaries in protecting and enforcing…
What is the law under which the Trademark Protection is granted in Nepal? Patents, Design and Trade Marks Act, 1965 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration of trademarks in Nepal. Which governmental body is responsible for registration of Intellectual properties in Nepal? The Department of Industry (DOI)is a government body that is responsible…
Our Managing Partner, Ranjan Narula had the privilege of attending and moderating an insightful session on “Privacy and AI” at the CCAI GC Manthan Conclave, held in the dynamic city of Tbilisi, Georgia. This event is an Annual Flagship International Conclave of CCAI attended by several leading in-house counsels in India. The aim of the…
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court dealt with a rectification petition filed by Heritage Foods (India) Limited (HFL), seeking cancellation of a trademark registered in Class 29 by Good Health Agrotech Pvt. Ltd. (Good Health). The dispute revolved around the use of the mark “HERITAGE” by both parties in the food industry. Background…
In a recent trademark dispute before the Madras High Court, the petitioner, Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust (SREHT) secured an interim injunction to prevent Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vaidyakiya Pratishthan Sanchalit (BAVPS) from using the mark “Shri Ramchandra” in the name of its medical institution. This case sheds light on the complex intersection of religious…
