In an important decision on December 24, 2025, the Delhi High Court decided not to stop Classic Display Systems Pvt Ltd from making and selling their foldable product display unit, even though Amitoje India Pvt Ltd claimed it was copying their patented design.
Background of the Case
Amitoje India Pvt Ltd, along with Ms. Ravinder Kaur, took Classic Display Systems Pvt Ltd to court, saying they copied their patent (IN 533643) for a foldable product display unit. They wanted the court to stop Classic Display from making and selling similar products, claiming it was a violation of their patent.
Key Dates and Events
- Patent Filing: October 17, 2018
- Challenge by Classic Display Systems Pvt Ltd: February 19, 2020
- Patent Approved: April 18, 2024
- Initial Court Hearing: December 24, 2025
Arguments by Amitoje India
- Amitoje India said that Classic Display's products copied their patent.
- They argued that their foldable design was new and not something that was obvious or already known.
- Amitoje India pointed out that Classic Display had not been able to prove the patent was invalid when they challenged it before it was approved.
Classic Display's Stand
- Classic Display argued that their product was based on ideas that were already known and obvious, making Amitoje India's patent claims not new.
- They pointed to an earlier patent, US Patent No. US 20100051568A1, published in 2010, to back up their argument.
- Classic Display also said they had been making similar products long before Amitoje India applied for their patent.
Court's Analysis
- No Guarantee of Validity: The court noted that just because a patent is approved doesn't mean it's definitely valid.
- Obviousness and Lack of Newness: The court found that Amitoje India's patent didn't show enough new ideas compared to what was already known.
- Considering Earlier Ideas: The earlier ideas mentioned by Classic Display were considered important because they were published before Amitoje India's patent application date.
Verdict Summary
The court decided in favor of Classic Display, saying that Amitoje India's patent didn't have enough new ideas and was something that someone skilled in the field could easily think of. As a result, the court did not stop Classic Display from selling their products. The court also asked Classic Display to regularly report on their product sales.
This decision highlights how hard it can be to protect patents that are seen as obvious or not new, especially when there are earlier similar ideas.
The case will continue with further proceedings on January 16, 2026.
