Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application.

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2023

This raises the question of whether it is appropriate to designate the human, who contributed to only a part of the invention and collaborated with the AI, as the sole inventor. In this case, researchers patented a genus of monoclonal antibodies, but the antibodies’ amino acid sequences were not designed by humans.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ideally, it is the responsibility of the Patent Office to check that every applicant wishing to obtain a patent registration is complying with the mandated rules and procedural formalities, and in case there are any lapses, the office must take appropriate measures.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2023

The court held that the appellant has not produced any documents in support of its claim regarding the impugned mark being a family mark and relying on Wander v. However, the plaintiff concealed this disclaimer from the court. Antox decision, refused to interfere with the order of the trial court.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2022

A Patent is granted for any product or process invention for a period of 20 years. In order to apply for a patent, it is essential to file a patent application under the Chapter III of the Patent Act. The drafting of a patent application requires immense knowledge of science, law, and language.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 8, 2022

On 7 March 2022 a decree of the Russian government took effect, announcing that compensation need not be paid for the unauthorised use of Russian patents, utility models and designs to rights holders connected with foreign countries committing “unfriendly acts” against Russian legal entities and individuals.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

In this post, developed along the lines of a literature review cum blogpost, Yashna Walia has looked through the various government policy documents on AI to see what they have to say about IP! The document highlights that “AI systems are susceptible to attack such as manipulation of data being used to train the AI…etc.” Arul Scaria).

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Delhi High Court on Non-filing of Written Submission to Delay Patent Application Process. The Controller of Patents where it rebuked the Plaintiff for not filing written submissions in time and thereby delaying the patent application process. Image from here. The Registrar Of Trade Mark and Jindal Industries Pvt.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

In this article we will look at the main aspects of the document, which provides a detailed analysis of global trends in relation to filing, registration, validity and other aspects of intellectual property around the globe, as we did with the 2020 Indicators (see here and here ). Industrial designs. 22 in patents, no.

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2023

In this literature review cum blogpost, Yashna Walia looks through the various government policy documents on AI to see what they have to say about IP. Considering that both the parties have registration over their respective ‘Carlton’ marks, the court ruled that no party can allege infringement in the present case.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

In 1891, Madrid Agreement was adopted whereby the foundation of international registrations of marks was launched. Predominantly, IPRs have been categorized as- Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Variety Protection and Trade Secrets.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

Patent trolls often conduct through IP Due Diligence to acquire high-quality patents capable of exponential monetization. Also, these dealers streamline research and development initiatives towards designing around those patents. It is imperative to guard the IP assets through proper registration and renewal procedures.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Was there a fake document presented in court as a real IPAB order? Though the defendant’s mark was also registered, the court reiterated that the prior use of the mark has to be protected and the registration will not have any bearing. Read on to know more! SpicyIP Tidbit: Advocate Faces Music for Concocting a Fake IPAB Order!

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs. Other posts IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Despite the increasing importance of intellectual property in the modern economy, there is a surprising lack of attention given to IP financing in India. Case: Bennett Coleman and Co.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017. to various entities dealing with the same.

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SpicyIP

JULY 31, 2023

C ase Summaries Delhi High Court reiterates that functional designs are not per se ineligible for registration and can be registered if they possess any aesthetic appeal Case : Ttk Prestige Ltd. vs Gupta Light House on 24 July, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The dispute pertained to imitation of suit design by the defendant.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Hence, the need for patenting software arises. The owner can easily replicate and distribute the original work through copyright registration, however, a patent for an invention cannot be obtained once disclosed to the general public or made available in the marketplace. Hence, the case of Accenture Global service GMBH v.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 8, 2022

07/08/22 – Patents. USPTO’s Public Patent Application Information Retrieval (Public PAIR) tool, available since the early 2000’s will be official retired on 31 July.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Delhi High Court sets aside the cryptic order passed by the Respondent, directs to consider the matter afresh Case: Alfred Von Schukmann vs The Controller General Of Patent, Designs and Trademarks and Ors. Novartis patent set aside on procedural grounds by Delhi High Court. Case: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba vs Asstt.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Case Summaries Patents Delhi High Court clarifies that affidavit in support of evidence is a must for documents filed along with the post grant opposition to be regarded as evidence. Emphasizing on the importance of the accompanying affidavit under 79, the court directed to treat the earlier documents filed by the Respondent no.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

If these materials show the use of trademarks, logos, or slogans that are not already the subject of a trademark registration or application, then these marks should be cleared for use to prevent unintended liabilities, and they should be considered for possible registration. .

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Case Summaries Hmd Mobile India Private Limited vs Mr Rajan Aggarwal & Anr on 9 February, 2024 (Delhi HC) image from here The Plaintiff had filed a petition under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957 for expunging the copyright registration against the Defendant. Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. vs Dabur India Ltd. &

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

[Image Sources : Shutterstock] Medical devices are either designed to target a specific health condition or improved with slight variations to be more effective or replicated for mass accessibility. Therefore, only those medical devices which have novelty, inventiveness and utility classify for patent filing.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

Highlights Of The Week IPO Rejects Janssen’s Secondary Patent Application for the Fumarate Salt form of Bedaquiline Image from here. Krbl Limited was alleged infringement and passing off of the plaintiff’s trademark registrations for marks that include the word ‘Royal’, by the defendant’s mark ‘Zabreen Royal’ (‘Impugned Mark’).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

If these materials show the use of trademarks, logos, or slogans that are not already the subject of a trademark registration or application, then these marks should be cleared for use to prevent unintended liabilities, and they should be considered for possible registration.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Calcutta High Court allowed an application for rectification directing the Trademarks Registrar to cancel the registration granted to and remove the impugned mark ‘Neemyle’. Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Capital General Store and Anr. on 2 December, 2022 (Delhi High Court). Image from here. 2) to be present on February 2 for sentencing.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ttk Prestige Ltd vs Arjun Ram & Anr on 31 January, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff had filed a design and trade dress infringement suit against the defendant for its brand ‘Prestige’. The appeal was allowed, and the patent application was remanded for fresh consideration with the amendments. The court considered Ex.A2

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The judgement was passed in a writ petition filed by Natco Pharma against the Controller’s order granting Novartis a patent for a form of the Valsartan-Sacubitril complex, after conducting a unilateral hearing excluding Natco therefrom. Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

The author questions this order, looking at prior case laws, and discusses how it inadvertently also limits the importance of the documents in rectification matters. Delhi High Court dismisses a rectification petition against the registration granted to “Burger King.” Other posts Rochem v.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The PCT protects the invention of the applicant in many countries. Instead of filing multiple national or regional patent application, a single international patent application can be filed. Filing International application. The applicant should file an international application in a Receiving Office (RO).

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Plaintiff has registrations over the marks ‘Purva’, ‘Purvankara’. The Plaintiff had alleged that Defendant is manufacturing the above drug and thereby infringing the suit patent. It is worth noting that the above order was passed, despite the Defendant’s plea that it has not received any copy of the Plaint and other documents.

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