The Madras High Court was dealing with the cancellation petition filed by V. Lakshminarayanasamy, the Petitioner, who is the registered owner of the trademark in Class 7 for motors and fans. The Petitioner is aggrieved by the registration of an identical mark in favour of the Respondent, Siva Bhaskaren. This note discusses the contentions raised…
The claims define the scope of the invention and must be read along with the complete specification. Background The subject matter of the patent in this case is an “Air Tight Fuel Cap”. The patent, registered as patent no. 427110, involves a fuel cap designed to be secured intermittently to a fuel filler neck attached…
In the latest episode of Stories of Change podcast, Ms. Rachna Bakhru, shared real examples of these risks. She also gave tips on how nonprofits can secure their IP. Listen to the full episode here.
Healthwashing refers to marketing strategies that make products appear healthier by highlighting certain ingredients or qualities, while downplaying or omitting other less desirable aspects. This misleading practice can have significant implications, especially when consumers rely on these claims for decisions that impact their health. Terms like “all-natural,” “fat-free,” and “immunity-boosting” are used to create an…
The case involves a dispute between V. Rangasamy Naidu Educational Trust (Petitioner) and Parthasarathy Seniammal Educational Trust (Respondents) over the use of the trademark “CIT” in the field of education. The Petitioner claims use of the mark since 1956 and is the registered proprietor, seeks the cancellation of the Respondents’ registration of the mark in…
India’s medical tourism sector is booming, fuelled by affordable treatments, highly skilled healthcare professionals, minimal waiting times and quick access, and cutting-edge medical technology. The appeal is enhanced by traditional medicine systems such as ayurveda and yoga, along with wellness retreats, and healing resorts offering post-treatment care, physiotherapy, and mental health support. According to Crisil,…
Ms. Rachna Bakhru shared knowledge on significance of geographical indications, protection available under the GI act and case decisions. She further discussed the initiative to spread awareness on this important subject and IP laws. You can access the presentation here.
An informative session on Intellectual Property Rights was conducted for Judicial Officers at Kerala Judicial Academy in Kochi. The session focused on addressing foundational aspects of trademark law, and intricacies of infringement and passing off.
The case involves an appeal by COMVIVA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 492/2022) against the decision of the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. The Controller refused the patent application titled “Methods and Devices for Authentication of an Electronic Payment Card using Electronic Token” on the grounds that the claims were in the nature of a business…
Ms. Suvarna Pandey and Ms. Eeshani Sharma attended APAA (Asian Patent Attorneys Association) in Manila, Phillipines from November 17th to 21st. The conference featured productive workshops, round table discussions and informative meetings on latest developments, issues and policies in intellectual property law in the Asian region.
