Category: News
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“Humans of Bombay vs. People of India: A Landmark Copyright Verdict by Delhi High Court”
The realm of storytelling platforms recently witnessed a significant legal showdown. The well-known “Humans of Bombay” (HOB) squared off against “People of India” (POI) in a copyright battle that reached the chambers of the Delhi High Court. At the heart of this dispute was the quintessential question – can copyright law protect an idea or…
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Delhi High Court’s Decision on Design Infringement: Philips vs. Jaiprakash Agarwal
In a recent landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has shed light on the intricate world of design infringement and passing off suits, with its decision in the case of Philips Holding B.V. v. Jaiprakash Agarwal & Anr. The court’s judgment, issued on July 5, 2022, carries significant implications for the protection of innovative designs…
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Unlocking Innovation: The Importance of Freedom to Operate (FTO) Searches
In the world of innovation, where breakthroughs and advancements are the lifeblood of progress, the concept of “Freedom to Operate” (FTO) searches holds a pivotal role. For businesses and inventors, understanding FTO can be the key to navigating the complex terrain of intellectual property rights and ensuring their innovations can see the light of day…
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Importance of Patentability Search
A patentability search plays a crucial role in the innovation process by assessing the potential patentability of an invention. Conducted before filing a patent application, this search helps inventors and businesses evaluate the novelty and non-obviousness of their invention in light of existing prior art.The importance of a patentability search lies in its ability to…
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Delhi High Court Calls for Revision of Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure
The Delhi High Court has overturned a decision by the Controller of Patents to reject a patent application for decorative laminates. The court found that objections regarding clarity and succinctness were invalid, as the terms in question were adequately described in the specification and understandable to a person skilled in the art. The court also…
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Patent Office Practice and Procedure Revamp
The Delhi High Court issued a significant directive in the case of AGFA NV & Anr. v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr., urging the Indian Patents Office to revamp the Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure. The purpose of this revision is to equip Examiners and Controllers with the necessary…
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Patent Office Practice and Procedure Revamp
The Delhi High Court issued a significant directive in the case of AGFA NV & Anr. v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr., urging the Indian Patents Office to revamp the Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure. The purpose of this revision is to equip Examiners and Controllers with the necessary…
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Patent Office Practice and Procedure Revamp
The Delhi High Court issued a significant directive in the case of AGFA NV & Anr. v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr., urging the Indian Patents Office to revamp the Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure. The purpose of this revision is to equip Examiners and Controllers with the necessary…