In Standard Essential Patent (SEP) disputes, especially those involving FRAND terms, confidentiality clubs play a vital role. They protect sensitive commercial data, such as licensing agreements, royalty rates, and negotiation records while allowing full and fair disclosure before the court. By restricting access to authorized counsels and experts, confidentiality clubs ensure that proprietary information is…
The Delhi High Court’s Division Bench recently examined the issue of transnational trademark protection in The Trustees of Princeton University v. The Vagdevi Educational Society & Ors (Vagdevi) FAO(OS) (COMM) 239/2023. The case was brought by the Princeton University before the IP Division of the Delhi High Court. Princeton University alleged trademark infringement on account…
The question whether cross examination is a discretionary remedy or a substantive right has come up before the Delhi High Court in context of post-grant oppositions filed against Novartis by three different Respondents with Controller General of Patents being pleaded as Respondent no 1, a) Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) b) Micro Labs Limited and c)…
We are thrilled to share that Mohandas Konnanath from RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys recently conducted an Unreal Campaign presentation at Amrita Vidyalayam School in Kovur, Chennai. The session was attended by over 250 students from classes 9, 10 and 11, who showed incredible enthusiasm and curiosity about the serious issue of counterfeiting. The students…
We are thrilled to share that Suvarna Pandey from RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys conducted an enlightening and highly engaging webinar titled “Safeguarding Biotech Innovations: The Role of Patents in Life Sciences” at BioNEST–UDSC, University of Delhi South Campus. The session brought together a vibrant mix of researchers, faculty members, students, entrepreneurs, and startup founders…
G.B. Pachaiyappan and others, as plaintiffs, approached the Madras High Court against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and others, the defendants, alleging trademark infringement, copyright violation, and passing off, among other claims. Alongside the main suit, the plaintiffs also moved for interim relief by way of an injunction. This article examines the arguments presented by both parties…
Saint Gobain Glass France vs Assistant Controller of Patents & Asahi India Glass (C.A. (COMM.IPD-PAT) 13/2024- Delhi High Court Background The dispute centres around Indian Patent Application No. 201717045317, titled “Material comprising a stack of thin layers” filed by Saint Gobain Glass a French company specializing in glass products for various industries. The application was…
The Delhi High Court dismissed an application for interim injunction filed by Wow Momo Foods Private Limited, which sought to restrain the Defendants, Wow Burger & Anr, from using the mark “WOW BURGER.” The Plaintiff alleged infringement of its marks “WOW!” and “WOW! MOMO,” contending that “WOW!” was the dominant and distinctive feature of its…
Atomberg Technologies Pvt. Ltd. recently escalated its legal battle against Luker Electric Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to the Division Bench (DB, Two Judge Bench) of the Bombay High Court, following the refusal of a Single Judge to grant an interim injunction in a suit alleging design infringement and passing off. The case revolves around Atomberg’s claim…
Two recent decisions from the Delhi High Court highlight the risks of building brands around common or laudatory terms. In Yatra.com, [CS(COMM) 1099/2024] the Court held that “Yatra” (meaning “journey/travel”) is descriptive and part of everyday parlance. The Plaintiff could not establish that the word had acquired a secondary meaning exclusively pointing to its services….
