Author: Sharad Vadehra and Aakriti Vadehra

13 Years in the Making: The Philips Judgment and its Impact on SEP Litigation in India

Introduction The Delhi High Court (DHC)’s recent decision in Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. vs. Maj (Retd) Sukesh Behl & Anr. [1] 1is another firm reinforcement of India’s growing reputation as a key jurisdiction for Standard Essential Patent (SEP) enforcement. While India has consistently handled SEP litigation with legal sophistication and commercial pragmatism, this ruling reinforces […]
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From Exhaustion to FRAND Rates: DHC’s InterDigital vs. Oppo Order

Introduction The High Court of Delhi recently issued a significant decision in the case of InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors. vs. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. & Ors. [1], which has substantial implications for patent litigation involving Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and the Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) terms. It addresses critical issues such […]
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The High Stakes of Transparency: Lessons from Google’s Patent Setback in India

Introduction The recent judgment in Google LLC v. Controller of Patents [1] by the High Court of Delhi emphasizes the critical nature of transparency and full disclosure in patent applications. Centered around Google’s patent for “Managing Instant Messaging Sessions on Multiple Devices,” this case spotlights the stringent requirements of Section 8 of the Indian Patents […]
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