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…

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,…

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…

Case Background: Hatsun Agro Product Limited (Petitioner) sought to remove the trademark ‘VARUN’ used by the Respondent Balakrishnan Nair for ice creams, claiming it was similar to their trademark ‘ARUN’ used by them since 1970. This note examines the core arguments put forward by the parties and the order passed by the Court. Petitioner in…

The Petitioner, Embio Limited (Embio), sought the revocation of a patent granted to the first respondent, Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The patent in question (Case no. (ORA/35/2014/PT/CHN); Embio Limited Vs. Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Ors.) pertains to a method for the preparation of new optically pure 1-phenyl-2 (N-alkyl/arylamino) propanol hydrochlorides with 100%…

The dispute before the Madras High Court revolves around the trademark ‘STAR’. The Petitioner, Star Plastics filed the rectification petition to cancel the registration for the mark in class 11 in the name of the Respondent, Sajeev Antony. This note discusses the contentions raised by the parties and the findings of the High Court while…

Background The case involves three petitions filed by Lily Packers Private Limited against three different respondents working at different positions in the Petitioner company (ARB.P. 1210, 1212 and 1213/2023). All the Respondents had left the company during the lock-in period of 3 years from the date of joining the company. The employment contract had an…