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International Non-proprietary Names (INNs) are considered as generic names for pharmaceutical substances. According to the definition published by WHO, an INN “identifies a pharmaceutical substa...
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The global space economy is currently valued at USD 360 billion, with India accounting for only 2% of its share. The past couple of decades have witnessed an increased interest by other nations to pro...
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On July 14, 2023, a Single Judge in the matter of The Polo/Lauren Company LP v. M/s Home Needs [CS(COMM)1722/2020] held that the Defendant’s marks/labels “POLOLIFETIME” / “Polo...
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the body responsible for administering Indian IP laws has, on August 22, 2023, published the D...
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The High Court of Delhi in the case of Ozone Spa Pvt Ltd vs Jyotsna Sanjay Aggarwal & Anr. deliberated on whether a claim for royalty fee for a franchisee could be made if no action had be...
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The Central Government by way of an Ordinance, namely the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021, published in the Gazette of India dated April 4, 2021 (the &ldq...
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The factor of distinctiveness of a trademark plays a vital role in deciding infringement suits. While naming a brand, individuals often add a prefix or a suffix to an otherwise common term to ...
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Recently, the Delhi High Court decided the case of Mankind Pharma Limited vs Novakind Bio Sciences Private Limited wherein an order directing an ex-parte ad-interim injunction was granted in favour of...
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When proceedings are pending in a foreign court against an Indian citizen, such a person can request from an Indian court for the order of an ‘anti-suit injunction’ wherein the oth...
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The Bombay High Court, through an order dated 6th October 2021 in the case of Metso Outotec Corporation vs the Registrar of Trade Marks, quashed the order passed by the Senior Examiner of Trad...
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In a much-awaited development, the Delhi High Court has notified the “High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022” and “Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Divis...
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The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was enacted for the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the us...
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The metamorphosis of the community wealth from the physical possession to nonphysical possession like patents and trademarks has delineated global competition and high investment in research and devel...
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Software programs have become an indispensable part of the world due to the increased efficiency, effective & safe interactions, and improved functionalities. Businesses are increasingly relying o...
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National IPR Policy unveiled in the year 2016 has brought out such remarkable changes in the IP. Administration throughout the country. Reforms undertaken in this journey till now have proved to be f...
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Recently, the Delhi High Court heard a plea for granting an interim injunction in favour of UFO Contemporary, Inc. and against the defendants, Creative Kids Wear (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd and others. The plain...
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In view of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Supreme Court of India by an order dated March 27, 2020 extended the period of limitation prescribed under the general law or special la...
