Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
Courts diverge on whether Section 124 allows stay of infringement suits during non-use cancellation under Section 47. Calcutta and Delhi High Courts differ, raising uncertainty over procedural overlap in trademark law.
Analysts examine conflicting approaches of the Calcutta and Delhi High Courts on whether non-use cancellation proceedings under Section 47 of the Trade Marks Act can trigger an automatic stay under Section 124. The divergence highlights uncertainty in procedural interplay between infringement and rectification actions.
IPO's 2026 Draft Guidelines for Pharma Patents contain misquotations and misinterpretations, say experts. Flawed approach risks disrupting patent examination standards.
The IPO’s Draft Guidelines for Examination of Pharmaceutical Patent Applications, 2026 face severe criticism for misquoting provisions and misinterpreting patentability standards, raising concerns over examination consistency and legal accuracy.
The IPO's Draft Guidelines for Examination of Pharmaceutical Patent Applications (2026) face criticism for misquoting statutes and introducing inconsistent standards, prompting calls for comprehensive revision before finalisation.
The IPO’s 2026 Draft Guidelines face strong critique for misquoting law and risking disruption to patent prosecution in pharmaceuticals; calls grow for immediate revision.
The Bombay High Court's ruling in Jyothy Labs v. Dabur highlights significant issues in trademark protection, questioning the underlying legal reasoning.
The IPRS v Hotel Appolo case illustrates the licensing complexities faced by hotels concerning copyright compliance for in-room television usage.
The Copyright Office's refusal to register Thaler's AI-generated artwork highlights ongoing debates in originality and authorship in the digital age.
A critical analysis reveals potential doctrinal issues in the Bombay HC's decision on the NEEM trademark case, questioning the court's legal reasoning.
The CGPDTM has invited comments on new draft guidelines aimed at streamlining patent application procedures for pharmaceutical and biotechnology inventions.
The dispute in IPRS v. Hotel Appolo addresses critical issues regarding copyright licensing in the context of hotel services. Legal experts analyze the implications of the case for hotel operators and copyright societies.