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July 18, 2025
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Delhi High Court Stays Multimillion Dollar Decree against Amazon

Introduction On July 1, 2025, the Delhi High Court passed a significant order 1staying the execution of a ₹336 crore (approx. USD 38.8 million) decree awarded against Amazon Technologies Inc. in a trademark infringement suit initiated by Lifestyle Equities CV and Lifestyle Licensing BV—entities associated with the Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) brand. This stay […]

June 20, 2025
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No Patent For Intermediates without Efficacy

Introduction On May 27, 2025, in Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. v. Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs1, the Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of divisional patent, affirming that minor structural modifications of known pharmaceutical compounds—especially intermediates—must still demonstrate enhanced therapeutic efficacy to be patentable under Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970. The […]

May 12, 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. […]

April 30, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer-Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 – Part 5: Determination of Excluded Subject Matter

Introduction This article is the final part of our multi-blog series on analyzing the Draft Computer-Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. Part 1 discusses the new definitions and terms introduced in the Guidelines, Part 2 discusses the judgments referred to in the Guidelines, Part 3 discusses the novelty and inventive step sections and Part 4 discusses […]

April 21, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer-related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 – Part 4: Sufficiency of Disclosure

Introduction This article is part 4 of our multi-blog series on analyzing the Draft Computer-Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. Part 1 discusses the new definitions and terms introduced in the Guidelines, Part 2 discusses the judgments referred to in the Guidelines, and Part 3 discusses the novelty and inventive step sections. On March 25, 2025, […]

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 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 […]