Indian Medical Device 2018 #Event

We are pleased to announce, Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP) will be participating in ‘India Medical Device 2018 from 15th – 17th February, 2018 at Banglore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. For details, please contact us at: mehta@mehtaip.com Continue reading “Indian Medical Device 2018 #Event”

Announcement – Recognition by ‘The Patent Lawyer Magazine’

We are pleased to share that our Firm has been recommended by The Patent Lawyer Magazine for the year 2018. We take this opportunity to thank one and all for their continuous support and reposing their faith in us. Continue reading “Announcement – Recognition by ‘The Patent Lawyer Magazine’”

Announcement – Recognition by ‘The Trademark Lawyer Magazine’

We are pleased to share that our Firm has been recommended by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine for the year 2018. We take this opportunity to thank one and all for their continuous support and reposing their faith in us. Continue reading “Announcement – Recognition by ‘The Trademark Lawyer Magazine’”

Indian Court acknowledges trade dress of Ferrero Rocher #TradeDress

Recently, a High Court in India has granted a decree of permanent injunction in favour of FERRERO ROCHER chocolate specialist against the Defendants who were dealing with confectionary and look alike product ‘D-Lizie’. Continue reading “Indian Court acknowledges trade dress of Ferrero Rocher #TradeDress”

High Court observes lapses in filing of Working Statements under Indian Patent Act

A writ petition was filed before an Indian High Court wherein lapses in the filing of “patent working documents / Form 27” by the patentees and failure to completely adhere to the statutory requirements, as prescribed in the Indian Patent Act and Rules therefore, were pointed out. Continue reading “High Court observes lapses in filing of Working Statements under Indian Patent Act”

Section 3(i) of Indian Patent Act – touching on non-patentability, exceptions & grey areas!

Patentability of methods for treatment has been objected under multiple jurisdictions. Similarly, the provision of section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 prohibits grant of Patent to any invention relating to “any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic, diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products.” Continue reading “Section 3(i) of Indian Patent Act – touching on non-patentability, exceptions & grey areas!”

Office of CGPDTM publishes response / action taken post stakeholder’s meeting on 07 December 2017

A meeting between stakeholders and official of Indian Patent Office (IPO) and Department of Industry Policy and Promotion (DIPP) was held on 07 December 2017 at DIPP. Continue reading “Office of CGPDTM publishes response / action taken post stakeholder’s meeting on 07 December 2017”