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Ericsson Counsel: Sep Verdict has ‘contributed Towards Shaping Indian Jurisprudence’

Ericsson’s triumph at the Delhi High Court was not only an unusual case, it has set a precedent for more standard-essential patent litigation in India. Lead counsel for the smartphone manufacturer, Saya Choudhary Kapur of Singh & Singh, tells us more.

Behind the Case: How Singh & Singh Scored Record Sep Win for Ericsson

Saya Choudhary of Singh & Singh explains how her team navigated nine years of litigation to secure record damages of $29 million and the lessons learned along the way.

Reality TV Show in India Sends Copyright Violation Notices to Startup Participants

Sudeep Chatterjee, Senior Partner, Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP shared his views with Asia IP Magazine. The article delves into the increasing trend of copyright violation notices being sent to startup participants in reality TV shows in India.

A Resurgence of Elvis: Addressing The Deepfake Dilemma

Vrinda delves into the emerging challenges posed by deepfakes and how the resurgence of ELVIS (Enhanced Likeness Verification and Integrity System) can be a game-changer in addressing these issues. Deepfakes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, raising significant concerns about privacy, security, and trust in digital media. It’s crucial for legal professionals, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to […]

Generative Ai And Intermediary Liability Under The Information Technology Act

The article discusses the contentious issue of intermediary liability concerning online platforms and websites hosting user-generated content. It explores the challenges posed by Generative-AI technologies, particularly in the context of deepfakes and AI-generated content. Generative-AI, powered by complex algorithms and trained on extensive data, can produce new content that may inadvertently infringe intellectual property rights […]

An International Guide to Patent Case Management for Judge

An International Guide to Patent Case Management for Judges is a comprehensive, accessible and practical guide to the different stages of patent litigation. SAYA CHOUDHARY, Partner, Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP has been one of the contributors.

A Case Note on M/s Intex Technologies Ltd vs Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

In its judgment dated 29th March, 2023, titled M/s Intex Technologies Ltd vs Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) the Hon’ble Division Bench of the Delhi High Court while affirming the Ld. Single Judge’s findings, has directed Intex to make deposit of interim royalty directly to Ericsson as determined by the Ld. Single Judge, within a period […]

A Case Note on Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GMBH vs Vee Excel Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd. & Ors judgement

In a judgment pronounced on 29.03.2023, titled Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GMBH vs Vee Excel Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd. & Ors, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court has denied interim injunction to Boehringer Ingelheim for the drug Linagliptin, holding that the patent IN 301 (species patent) is vulnerable to challenge.

Time for Green Technology Instead of Greed Technology

Climate change and human inaction towards controlling its causes and effects are our planet’s biggest and most worrisome threats presently. Until recently, humans have had a blinkered outlook towards the problems of climate change and environmental depletion.

Delhi High Court Orders Quashing of CCI Proceedings

Delhi High Court, vide its judgment dated 13.07.2023, which is expected to have significant and positive ramifications across the industry, has quashed the CCI investigations into allegations of abuse of dominant position against Ericsson and Monsanto emanating from acts of exercising patent rights.

[Exercise of patent rights] Patents Act prevails over Competition Act; CCI cannot probe: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that the Patents Act of 1970 prevails over the Competition Act on Competition Act of 2002 when it comes to the issue of exercise of rights by a patentee under the Patents Act.