Delhi High Court upholds the validity of Dura-Line’s patent and directs the Defendant to render its statement of accounts of profits and pay full commercial costs; Protects the essence of the Invention

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The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi pronounced its judgment on 19th May, 2025 in a decade old lis between Dura-Line India Pvt. Ltd. (‘Plaintiff’) and Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (‘Defendant’). The Hon’ble Court adjudicated on a crucial question as to whether the Plaintiff’s claimed invention constituted a genuine technical advance meriting patent protection, or whether it amounted to no more than a routine and obvious refinement of pre-existing knowledge.
Step-by-Step: How to File a Trademark Opposition

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Once a trademark application is filed, it is examined by the Trade Marks Office (TMO) and an Examination Report is issued. In case, any objections are raised in the said report, a reply to the examination report is to be filed. The Trade Mark Registry may either accept the trademark or in the alternative, may appoint a show-cause hearing for arguments or refuse the trademark. Once the trademark application is accepted, it proceeds towards advertisement in the Trade Mark Journal.
From Idea To Registration: A Guide To File A Trademark Application

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Trademark registration is extremely beneficial in protecting an entity’s brand identity and upon implementation of the Trade Marks Rules 2017, the filing and registration of trademarks in India is now fairly straightforward and time effective. The basic procedure involved is elucidated below.

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Mason & Associates

Mason & Associates was established in the year 2006 by Neel Mason - a former partner at a leading law firm - with an intent to focus on Intellectual Property Law. Since its inception, the firm has built a significant reputation amongst both clients and peers and is today rated amongst the leading law firms in Intellectual Property Law, in India.

Our team of dedicated professionals have been consistently pushing boundaries to serve our clients interests. Our philosophy has always been to understand a clients needs and goals. The Indian IP and IT landscape is constantly evolving and our team is well equipped to adapt to the new challenges that an exciting scenario presents.