Court: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court’s reversal of Novartis injunction provides further guidance on India’s controversial Section 3(d) requirement

Pendulum swings in favour of local generic drugmaker Natco in long-running Indian pharma dispute against Novartis

12 June 2024

Delhi High Court awards multi-million dollar patent damages in watershed ruling

A case between Canadian CCAI and Chinese Mobi Antenna Technologies could herald a new era for compensation in India

05 June 2024

Ericsson wins largest-ever Indian patent litigation damages award in SEP dispute against Lava

The Delhi High Court has highlighted the importance of meaningful FRAND negotiations in its ruling that Indian smartphone brand Lava could not use the doctrine-of-exhaustion defence. Now that Lava has appealed and the court has set up a confidentiality club, the patent community is watching keenly to see how this dispute will play out.

22 May 2024

Dolby sues Indian smartphone maker over AAC, USAC SEPs

Dolby’s latest multimedia codec dispute comes as it reports below-expected revenue for Q2 2024

03 May 2024

Delhi High Court rules on process for amending patent claims during PCT application entry into India

In a prosecution case concerning the patentability of a method of agriculture, the Delhi High Court has clarified the legislation governing claim amendments and established that methods of treatment of plants are distinct from traditional methods of agriculture. The judgment underscores the importance of reasoned orders from the Indian Patent Office.

17 April 2024

Ericsson wins landmark FRAND decision in India – but it’s not all good news for SEP owners

First ever comprehensive determination of its kind handed down by Delhi High Court

05 April 2024

Indian Patent Office draws distinct line between examination and opposition proceedings in popcorn box patent dispute

In its rejection of a pre-grant opposition, the Indian Patent Office has highlighted that a clear distinction between the examination and opposition processes is crucial, particularly when it comes to whether opponents can intervene.

20 March 2024

Landmark ruling in pharma appeal cements scope of product-by-process claims

A Delhi High Court division bench has outlined that patent protection deriving from product-by-process claims will extend to the product itself, provided it is novel and inventive. This judgment provides much-needed clarity on an issue that was sorely lacking elucidation in Indian jurisprudence.

06 March 2024

InterDigital’s latest win against Oppo showcases India’s attractiveness for SEP owners

Oppo ordered by Delhi High Court to pay hefty security deposit days before UK global FRAND rate proceedings get underway

23 February 2024

Delhi High Court backpedals in landmark pharma ruling on product-by-process claims

Reversal in favour of Vifor is a boon for innovators

20 February 2024