Patent Refusal: Madras High Court reiterates the importance of speaking order.
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Keerthana M, Lawyer, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Intervet International B.V. and Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation V. The Deputy Controller of Patents & Designs (T) CMA (PT) No.119 Of 2023 A reasoned decision or Speaking […]
Judicial Scrutiny of Patent Rejections: Evaluating Therapeutic Efficacy in Cancer-Detecting Compounds
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Maria Therese Syriac, Legal intern, and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Signal Pharmaceuticals vs. Deputy Controller of Patents ((T)C.M.A(PT).No.145 of 2023) What happens when the system designed to protect medical innovation ends up standing in its […]
The ‘Safe Distance’ Rule in Indian Trademark Jurisprudence
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Aashlin Maria Alex, Legal intern and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. In the recent copyright infringement case of R.C. Plasto Tanks and Pipes Pvt. Ltd. v. Ganesh Gouri Industries & Anr, CM Nos. 39/2023, the appellant sought […]
Gaps in India’s IP Law Enforcement: Lessons from the Puma Case
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Maria Therese Syriac, Legal intern, and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Arun Kumar vs. State of Punjab (2024:PHHC:155158). In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Arun Kumar vs. State of Punjab (2024) […]
Understanding Reverse Passing Off in Indian Trademark Law
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Aashlin Maria Alex, Legal intern and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. INTRODUCTION Trademark law primarily focuses on protecting the goodwill and reputation associated with a brand, ensuring that consumers are not misled and brand owners will […]
WIPO Adopts Riyadh Design Law Treaty
A new Design Law Treaty, aiming to standardize the process of protecting designs internationally, was finalized at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 11-22, 2024. The treaty, called the “Riyadh Designs Law Treaty,” will come into force after 15 contracting parties sign the agreement. Currently, the protection […]
Delhi High Court Rules Troll Videos Defame and Violate Rights of Telugu Actor Manchu Vishnu
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Keerthana M, Lawyer, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu Alias Vishnu Manchu v. Arebumdum and Others, CS(COMM) 828/2024 Trolls have become popular with the advent of the internet and social media. ‘Trolling’ […]
John Doe Orders in Entertainment Industry: Lessons from TMKOC Copyright Case
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LEGAL IMPACT OF EVADING TRADEMARK COURT PROCEEDINGS: ANALYSIS OF THE YAHOO! INC. CASE
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Aashlin Maria Alex, Legal intern and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Yahoo Inc. v. Omkar Cottage Industries, 2024 SCC OnLine Del 7404 In a recent case filed by Yahoo! Inc. (“plaintiff”) against Omkar Cottage Industries (“defendant”) […]
MERE SIMILARITY IN COLOUR AND GENERIC SHAPE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: DELHI HIGH COURT
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Ronsiya Roy, Legal Intern, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal R.C PLASTO TANKS AND PIPES PVT. LTD V. GANESH GOURI INDUSTRIES & ANR RFA(OS)(IPD) 1/2023, CM Nos.39/2023, 40/2023 & 42/2023 In a recent case, the Delhi High Court held […]