Intellectual Property

What is the standard that decides whether a design is novel or not? The Delhi High Court clarifies that instructed eye or informed user test remains the primary standard in Indian design law....

With India now ranked in the global top 10 for all three major categories of intellectual property rights (patents, designs, and trademarks), according to the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) ....

When appealing a Controller's order rejecting a patent, it was long understood that the appeal should be limited to only highlighting defects in the order....

Ownership is the cornerstone of intellectual property rights (IPR). It provides legal protection to creators, ensuring that they can derive proprietary benefits from their creations and safeguard their efforts and interest....

How safe is your maize? A recent injunction for infringement of a maize variety in India has given a jolt to the agricultural industry, raising questions about what it takes to protect a plant variety....

Who bears the burden of translating foreign prior art? Unpack the debate on navigating global innovation, following a recent decision of the Calcutta High Court....

The lifespan of your patent just got clearer. Understand what the Calcutta High Court's ruling on Section 53 means for your innovation....

Is your brand ready for the numeric revolution? The “2929” Delhi High Court decision signals a pivotal shift, proving numbers can be powerful, distinctive trademarks in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. ......

The Calcutta High Court, in a recent decision involving ITC, tested the extent to which the public health exception contained in Section 3(b) of the Patents Act, 1970, can be used to reject an application for a patent. ......