This post analyses the weightage of fourth factor that is ‘public interest’ in granting interim injunction in the pharmaceutical cases in light of an ex parte interim injunction granted in Novartis Ag & Anr vs Sun Pharmaceutical Industries [CS(COMM) 85/2020]. Facts Novartis Ag (hereinafter ‘Novartis’) on the basis of a patent (IN 237430) for their…
Indian Government to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) eased FDI norms for SBRT in the year 2019 vide Press Note 4 (2019). The press note allowed the foreign SBRT companies to first set up their own online stores in India and later follow it up with the setting up of physical stores – for which…
Our Partner, Ms. Rachna Bakhru moderated an insightful panel discussion on “Protecting trade secrets and data” at IPBC India, held in Bengaluru on February 27, 2020. The very structured, market-leading, one-day event was put together by IAM. The six highly focused sessions had avid participation from in-house counsels as well as some of the leading…
Intellectual Property Analysis and Advocacy Centre (IPAAC) of NLUO in collaboration with Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), organized a 2-day Workshop on IPR Management and Awareness at National Law University (NLUO), Bhubaneswar, Odhisha on 24-25 February, 2020. Our Partner, Mr. Rajiv Suri, conducted an informative session on “Building brand value by Trade Mark…
Our Managing Partner, Mr. Ranjan Narula moderated an interesting panel discussion on “From e-commerce to retail ecosystems” at Brand Strategy India, held in Mumbai on February 24, 2020. The packed one-day event put together by World Trademark Review, methodized around four focused sessions with some of the top thought leaders from the industry. The distinguished…
The conceptual similarity of marks ‘Make My Trip’ and ‘Make My Travel’ and their abbreviation MMT is bone of contention between the parties in travel business. Make My Trip (MM Trip) filed a suit for trademark infringement and passing off against Make My Travel (MM Travel) alleging violation of statutory and common law rights in…
INTA’s Country Guides, a searchable database of basic, practical information on trademark filing, prosecution, registration, maintenance and opposition in numerous jurisdictions worldwide is updated and live now. We are happy to have been a contributor to the updation of the guide for India. Our Partner, Ms. Rachna Bakhru, is a regular contributor to the India…
January witnessed the interesting roundtable hosted by RNA Technology & IP Attorneys in association with INTA. It was an eclectic mix of friends and peers coming together to discuss and share learning experiences. A few glimpses of the event which brought together some of the most prominent professionals from the fraternity!!
RNA Technology & IP Attorneys in association with INTA hosted the INTA Pre Annual Meeting roundtable and networking reception on January 31, 2020 at the Ambassador Hotel in New Delhi. The riveting event was planned exclusively for Trademark owners’ community and witnessed an exciting intermingling of friends and peers from diverse communities. With sparkling drinks…
On 27th January, 2019, our Partner, Mr. Rahul Sethi, conducted a session at The Training of Trainers organised by CIPAM at Maharashtra Police Academy, Nashik, for the police officials about trademark laws, infringement, scope and impact and the role of police in the same. The workshop was inaugurated by the Director of the Academy, Smt….
