March 13, 2025
In a continuing trend of Indian courts coming down heavily on the Indian Patent Office (IPO) for failing to conduct proper examination and assessment of patent applicants’ arguments during prosecution, the Madras High Court recently adjudicated on issues involving a non-speaking refusal decision passed by the Controller of Patents and Designs in Signal Pharmaceuticals v Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs ((T)CMA(PT) 145 of 2023).
March 17, 2025
In a significant anti-counterfeiting action, Delhi Police and Authorized Representative from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. successfully raided a business in Sarai Rohilla, New Delhi seizing a substantial cache of counterfeit Honda two wheeler parts.
March 18, 2025
Don José Mario Alfaro González, known as Mario, operates a supermarket in San Ramón, Costa Rica, called ‘Super Mario.’ According to the supermarket’s Facebook page, González founded the store in 1973—years before Nintendo’s red-capped video game protagonist first appeared in ‘Donkey Kong’ or the release of the first ‘Super Mario Bros.’ game.
March 20, 2025
The Delhi High Court has recognised "TAJ" as a well-known trademark, granting it protected status in the hospitality sector. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) filed a lawsuit against individuals accused of misusing the brand. The court cited evidence of IHCL's global recognition, historical significance, and brand reputation.