Madras High Court via recent judgement dated March 28, 2024, in Genentech vs Controller Of Patents And Designs [(T)CMA(PT) No.57 of 2023 (OA/50/2020/PT/CHN)] addressed Genentech, Inc.’s appeal concerning the rejection of its patent application (No. 5832/CHENP/2014) for “Inhibitors of IAP”—organic compounds intended for cancer therapy.
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In the matter of Wow Momo Foods Private Limited (Plaintiff) v Wow Punjabi (Defendant) (CS(COMM) 253/2024), the Delhi High Court, vide its order dated 22 March 2024, held that “this Court is satisfied that plaintiff has made out a prima facie case for grant of an ex parte ad interim injunction till the next date of hearing. Balance of convenience lies in favour of plaintiff and plaintiff is likely to suffer irreparable harm in case the injunction, as prayed for, is not granted.”
Continue reading “Delhi High Court finds ‘WOW’ in the Plaintiff’s case, grants ex parte ad interim injunction against Wow Punjabi”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.
Continue reading “Honoring Excellence: A Letter of Appreciation from Kurkshetra University”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.
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In the matter of Arthrogen GMBH (‘Appellant’) v Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and Anr (‘Respondents’) [C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 415/2022], the Delhi High Court, vide its order dated 05.02.2024, set aside the Respondents impugned order dated 28th November 2019 and remanded the matter to the Respondents for de novo consideration while restoring the patent application for the subject patent to its original number.
Continue reading “Delhi High Court differentiates between a method of treatment and a method of producing a substance used for treatment”We are pleased to announce that Aastha Jain was invited by The NorthCap University. She was judge for the Semi-Final Rounds of the NCU Intra Law School Moot Court Competition (Edition I). The Competition was held on 4-5 March, 2022. We thank all the members for providing a platform for young minds to explore niche areas of law.
Continue reading “NCU Intra Law School Moot Court Competition (Edition I)”We are pleased to share that members of Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP) – Ankush Mehta and Abhilasha Niroola have been named in the 2021 edition of WIPR Leaders. Profiling the leading IP practitioners from around the world, WIPR Leaders consists of a directory of entrants. All Leaders were chosen after a four month nomination process, in which WIPR sought views from 12,000 IP professionals.
Continue reading “Announcement – Recognition by ‘WIPR Leaders 2021’!”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”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.
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Dr. Ramesh Kr. Mehta of Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP) was recently invited by National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) to speak on “Innovation in Biotechnology: Perspective of Patent Attorney” and interact with NABI and Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB)’s scientists on IP related Matters as part of their IPR Workshop held at NABI, Mohali. A few glimpses of the interactive session with NABI and CIAB’s scientists:
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