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April 16, 2025
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Sufficiency of Disclosure – A Statutory Requirement not to be Weighed Less

Introduction Sufficiency of disclosure is a core requirement in patent law, ensuring that an invention is described in a manner that allows a person skilled in the art to perform it. In return for the limited monopoly granted by a patent, the inventor must disclose the invention clearly, enabling public use once the patent expires. […]

April 8, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 – Part 3: Novelty and Inventiveness

Introduction This article is part 3 of our multi-blog series on the analysis of the Draft Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. Part 1 of the series discusses the new definitions and terms introduced in the Guidelines and Part 2 discusses the judgements that have been referred to in the Guidelines. On March 25, 2025, […]

April 3, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 – Part 2: Key Judgement

Introduction This article is part 2 of our multi-blog series on the analysis of the Draft Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. Part 1 of the series discusses the new definitions and terms introduced in the Guidelines, and can be read here. On March 25, 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks […]

March 19, 2025
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Concept of Intermediary Liability in Trademark Infringement

Introduction The case of Lifestyle Equities CV & Anr. v. Amazon Technologies, Inc. & Ors1.represents a significant milestone in Indian trademark law, particularly concerningintermediary liability in the digital age. The dispute arose when Lifestyle Equities CV,owner of the “Beverly Hills Polo Club” (BHPC) mark, alleged that Amazon facilitated thesale of products bearing a deceptively similar […]

March 6, 2025
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Trade Secret Protection in India: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction Trade secrets are crucial to modern business strategy, particularly in sectors driven by innovation, technology, or unique practices. Unlike patents, which require formal registration and public disclosure, trade secrets are protected through confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). In India, the growing importance of trade secret protection is driven by intensifying local and global competition. […]

March 5, 2025
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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 […]

February 11, 2025
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Impact of Patent Expiry and Legal Actions on Revocation: A Case Study

Introduction Patents grant exclusive rights to inventors for a specific period, but this exclusive right can be contested if a party believes that the patent was erroneously granted. The Indian Patents Act of 1970 (“Act”) provides the mechanisms for challenging the validity of patents through revocation petitions. One of the primary concerns is whether certain […]

January 31, 2025
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Marking Registered Designs: A Legal Necessity or Mere Formality?

Design marking is a method used by proprietors to indicate that their article is protected by design rights. It involves “marking” an article to inform the public that the article in question is the subject of a registered design. In this regard, Indian courts have also occasionally examined whether design marking is essential or not, […]

January 28, 2025
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Well Known Trademarks in India

In today’s globalized economy, trademarks are essential for distinguishing products and services, while also serving as valuable assets for businesses. Among the different categories of trademarks, well-known trademarks hold a unique position. These marks are widely recognized and have gained significant reputation, often crossing national borders. Indian trademark law offers exceptional protection to well-known trademarks, […]

January 26, 2025
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What to do when Hit with a Patent Infringement Lawsuit?

Introduction A patent is a form of intellectual property which grants the patentee exclusive rights, issued by the government, for a specific duration (typically, 20 years), in return for a complete disclosure of the invention. This exclusivity prohibits others from manufacturing, using, selling, or importing the patented product or using the patented process, without the […]