October 17, 2024
Shakti Pumps’ new patent technology aims to improve functionality and efficiency of motors and grid electrical systems Shakti Pumps (India) Limited’s shares rose 4.76 per cent after the company secured its 14th patent for a new motor technology. The patent, titled “Method and Apparatus for Soft Start, Soft Stop, Protection & Brown Out Operation of a Grid-Connected Motor,” was awarded by the Patent Office, Government of India, in accordance with the Patents Act of 1970. This patent is valid for 20 years from the date of filing.
October 18, 2024
Reliance Industries has filed over 3,000 patents — currently at a rate of 100 per week — in cutting-edge technology areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), 6G, and 5G in India and a host of other countries, according to sources familiar with the developments.
October 18, 2024
In Nippon Steel v The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CA (COMM IPD-PAT) 323/2022, 2024:DHC:6514), the Delhi High Court has adjudicated on core issues concerning patent eligibility assessments of inventions under Section 3(d) of the Patents Act 1970. The court set aside the Indian Patent Office (IPO)’s refusal order from 16 March 2024 and remanded the matter for reconsideration.
October 21, 2024
In a recent trademark and design infringement case brought before the Delhi High Court, the Court issued an ex parte ad interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff, Pidilite Industries Limited, restraining the Defendants, John Doe(s) /Ashok Kumar(s) & Ors, from manufacturing, authorising the manufacture, selling, importing, exporting, retailing, distributing, marketing and/or using or dealing in the products identical and/or deceptively similar to the Plaintiff’s trademarks DR FIXIT and ARALDITE either as a trademark, trading name, domain name or as a part of the packaging, artwork, get-up, layout, designs or in any manner whatsoever.