Tag: writ
March 7, 2019
Intellectual Property | Patent
Intellectual Property | Patent
Expert evidence is essential for a patent challenge
The Madras High Court earlier this year rejected a writ petition filed against a patent owned by Kibow Biotech Inc. for a dietary supplement that aids in the carrying out of the kidney function, for reasons, among others, that there was no expert evidence led to support the case. The validity of the patent was challenged primarily under Section 3(e) of the Patents Act, i.e., on grounds that it was “a substance obtained by a mere admixture resulting only in the aggregation of the properties of the components thereof or a process for producing such substance”....
Legal implications of social media “likes”: Section 67 of the IT Act
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court (Court) made an important distinction between liking a post and sharing a post on social media platforms. The Court held that merely liking a post does not amount to publishing or transmitting obscene material under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act). ...
Is Your Brand Ready for the Multilingual Internet Revolution in India?
As India officially moves towards multilingual web domains, new challenges emerge for businesses and other stakeholders. How must we prepare for this multilingual revolution?. ...
It’s not always patently obvious, Calcutta High Court weighs in on Brigatinib
The Calcutta High Court in a recent case clarified important aspects pertaining to inventive step assessment and the admissibility of post-filing data. ...
PROTECTING FOREIGN INVESTORS: A FINE BALANCE
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court ("SC") emphasised on the importance of protecting foreign investments while upholding the rule of law which states that a person is innocent until proven guilty. ...
Served or received, that is the question: an Indian trademark dilemma resolved
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court highlights critical issues surrounding the service of notice in trademark proceedings. ...
SELF REGULATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: INDIA’S NEW SELF REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR INFLUE...
In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the influencer marketing landscape in India, where social media influencers promote products and services across various platforms. This surge has led to challenges surrounding transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. ...
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