LAWS(CAL)-2017-3-77

ITC LIMITED Vs. CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS

Decided On March 06, 2017
ITC LIMITED Appellant
V/S
CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is an appeal under Section 36 of the Designs Act, 2000 from a decision of the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs on 14th June, 2016 in respect of an application filed by the appellant under Section 19 of the Designs Act, 2000 for cancellation of the Registered Design No.196859.

(2.) The design in question was registered on 8th March, 2004 for the article "Cigarette Pack" in Class 27-06 in the name of Phillips Morris Products S.A., a corporation organized under laws of Switzerland.

(3.) The said application for cancellation was filed on 30th November, 2012.