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FeaturedThe Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has issued new guidelines regulating AI usage in patent examinations. This marks a significant step towards integrating technology while ensuring human oversight is maintained.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court is scrutinizing the automated takedown mechanisms of social media intermediaries amid concerns over free speech implications. The court's analysis highlights the need for careful consideration of copyright enforcement processes in the digital landscape.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's ruling in Array Biopharma Inc. v. Deputy Controller clarifies that patent objections must be substantiated by evidence linked to the claims, highlighting judicial scrutiny in patent examination.
FeaturedIn a convocation address, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the importance of freedom of expression for students and denounced punitive actions against dissenting voices.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court's judgment in Hindware Ltd. v. Grohe India Pvt. Ltd. underscores the issues of keyword advertising related to trademark infringement. This landmark ruling clarifies using registered trademarks as keywords in online advertising.
FeaturedSubhash Chandra has appealed against a recent NCLT decision reducing his liability from ₹22,000 crore to ₹6.25 crore. Creditors are expressing strong discontent, claiming the ruling significantly undermines their recovery prospects.
FeaturedIn a key ruling, CESTAT Kolkata has quashed a penalty imposed under Section 112(a)(ii) after the principal customs allegations against the importer were found lacking. This case underscores the importance of solid legal grounds for imposing penalties.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India has ruled that the pre-2008 Section 79 of the IT Act does not provide immunity to intermediaries against defamation claims under the IPC, allowing factual issues to proceed to trial.
FeaturedThe Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail for an applicant in a fake GST invoice case involving a tax liability of ₹3.12 crore, noting the necessity of custodial interrogation.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court of India ruled that the pre-2008 Section 79 of the IT Act does not provide immunity to intermediaries from defamation claims under the IPC. The ruling allows the matter to proceed to trial, highlighting the legal responsibilities of intermediaries.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court in Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents tackles critical issues of disclosure and efficacy in the context of pharmaceutical patent law.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court ruled in Array Biopharma Inc. v. Deputy Controller of Patents that patent objections must be substantiated by claims and evidence, rather than merely cited. This ruling emphasizes the necessity for a more rigorous application of the inventive step and relevance to Sections 3(d) and 3(i).
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court addressed two key issues in pharmaceutical patent law concerning disclosure and therapeutic efficacy in Intra Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents, highlighting ongoing complexities in patentability standards.