We are proud to share that our esteemed client, Kurkshetra University, has recently recognized the hard work and dedication of our Managing Founder – Dr. Ramesh Kr. Mehta, with a heartfelt letter of appreciation. His exceptional contributions in developing and building a robust Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) portfolio have been instrumental in shaping the innovative strategies that define our firm.
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Emphasizing Substantive Evaluation Over Semantics: Madras High Court Sets Aside Patent Rejection
The Madras High Court on February 8, 2024, in Techpolymers Industria E Comercio LTDA vs. The Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs [(T)CMA(PT)/180/2023, (OA/SR.11/2020/PT/CHN)], addressed the rejection of a patent application concerning thermoplastic polymers used in injection-molded articles.
Continue reading “Emphasizing Substantive Evaluation Over Semantics: Madras High Court Sets Aside Patent Rejection”The Court finds trademark ‘GK WELLNESS’ in contradiction to law & infringing ‘GK HAIR’
The Delhi High Court, on 26 December 26 2023, in Van Tibolli & Anr. (‘Plaintiff(s)’) v. K. Srinivas Rao & Anr. (‘Defendant(s)’) [CS(COMM) 339/2021 & I.A. 8970/20;21] restrained the Defendants, pending disposal of the present suit, from using the mark “GK WELLNESS” in any form, including the logos,
With the Tribunal Reforms Ordinance of 2021, Appellate Boards for IP matters have been replaced by High Court
The President of India has promulgated the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 on 04 April 2021 (“Ordinance”). The Ordinance has been brought to effect immediately.
In the context of Intellectual Property Laws, the present Ordinance has omitted references to “the Appellate Board” and substituted the same with the words “High Court” as applicable under the following statues:
Continue reading “With the Tribunal Reforms Ordinance of 2021, Appellate Boards for IP matters have been replaced by High Court”Absolute extension of deadlines in view of COVID-19 withdrawn – Deadlines are effective from 15 March 2021
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India had previously by their order dated 27 March 2020 had extended all deadlines for legal matters since 15 March 2020 till further order. Now, in view of changing scenario with regards to COVID19 in India, the Hon’ble Court via their order dated 08 March 2021 has now decided to end absolute extension of legal deadlines.
Continue reading “Absolute extension of deadlines in view of COVID-19 withdrawn – Deadlines are effective from 15 March 2021”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”
Supreme Court of India denies protection to mark “Prius” for Toyota
Last week the Supreme Court of India has pronounced its judgment in this regard. The present judgement may have a direct and binding effect on majority pending trademark oppositions / litigations in India. In the present matter the Supreme Court has reiterated and upheld the following important principles / points: Continue reading “Supreme Court of India denies protection to mark “Prius” for Toyota”
High Court issues directions for claimants of Well-Known Mark
In a recent order, High Court has issued directions for claimants of “well-known” trademark in India. This is one of the first such directions issued by Indian Courts post recent amendments of Trademark Rules and introduction of Rule 124. Continue reading “High Court issues directions for claimants of Well-Known Mark”
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