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Relevant Acts and provisions
Provisions considered: Patents Act, 1970 (infringement; interim injunction)
Brief facts
RxPrism alleged that Canva's 'Present and Record' feature, which lets users create presentations with a video overlay and interactive elements, infringed its patent IN360726 for a system and method for creating and sharing interactive content. A Single Judge granted interim relief, and Canva appealed.
Issues before the Court
Whether the Single Judge's interim injunction should be set aside.
Court's findings
Having examined the Single Judge's reasoning, the Division Bench found no merit in the appeal; observations were confined to the prima facie stage (paras 198-200).
Decision
Appeal dismissed; no costs.
Key legal principle / ratio
An appellate court will not disturb a reasoned interim injunction in a patent infringement suit concerning a software-implemented feature where the Single Judge's prima facie view is sustainable.
Important paragraph references
Paras 198-201.
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Keywords
Appeal Dismissed Interactive Content Interim Injunction Software-related Patent Video Overlay
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