Asian Electronics Ltd. v. Havells India Ltd.
[2010 SCC Online Del 1564, (2010) 44 PTC 66]
Coram: Hon’ble Justice S. Ravindra Bhat.
Forum: Hon’ble High Court of Delhi
Case No.: I.A. No. 8205/2009 in CS(OS) 1168/2009
Date of Decision: April 19, 2010.
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Facts:

  • The Asian Electronics Ltd. (Plaintiff), the owner of Patent No. 193488 for a "Conversion Kit to change the fluorescent lighting units inductive operation to electronic operation," was engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of energy-efficient products, including lighting solutions.
  • The Havells India Ltd ( Defendant), allegedly manufactured and sold an identical lighting unit and conversion system under the brand and style 'Prodigy' that infringed the patent of the Plaintiff.
  • Asian filed a suit against Havells for a permanent injunction and damages of Rs. 25 lakhs, claiming that Havells had infringed on its patent.


Main Issue:

Whether the Patent granted to the Plaintiff’s product qualified the test of patentability?

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