Gursimran Singh Narula

About

Advocate & Patent Agent

Gursimran Singh Narula is an Advocate and Patent Agent practising in New Delhi. He has worked with some of India's leading law firms and brings to his practice a focused expertise in intellectual property, constitutional, and commercial law.

His work spans patent litigation, writ proceedings, trademark disputes, and commercial matters. He has appeared and advised before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, District Courts, and the Indian Patent Office.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and a Bachelor of Engineering from Chitkara University.

Practice

Notable Case Representations

Public Law

Gursimran Singh Narula v. Union of India

(2021) 1 SCC 152 · Supreme Court of India

Argued as petitioner-in-person before the Supreme Court; secured directions banning disinfection tunnels deployed as Covid-19 protection. Involved interpretation of Sections 10 and 36 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Divraj Singh & Ors v. State of Punjab & Ors

2024:PHHC:104272-DB · Punjab & Haryana High Court

Strategised and advised the challenge against the Punjab Recruitment of Sportsmen (First Amendment) Rules, 2020. The Hon'ble Court read down the provision and extended recruitment eligibility to cricketers.

IP Litigation

ITW GSE APS & Anr v. Dabico Airport Solutions & Ors

(2024) SCC OnLine Del 4597 · Delhi High Court

Part of the team which secured an interim injunction for patented pre-conditioned air (PCA) technology for aircraft. The Hon'ble Court affirmed that limitations cannot be read into patent claims and rejected the invalidity challenge.

Aquestia Limited v. Automat Industries Pvt Ltd & Ors

CS(COMM) 563/2024 · Delhi High Court

Part of the team which secured an interim injunction for patented fluid control valve technology. The Hon'ble Court found prima facie infringement and restrained the defendant from manufacturing and selling the infringing products.

Pharmaceutical Patent Enforcement

Delhi High Court · Multiple reported matters

Been part of the team that handled several pharma patent infringement suits and secured interim reliefs for patented compounds against generic companies.

Patent Appeals & Oppositions

Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v. Assistant Controller of Patents

C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 185/2022 · Delhi High Court

Assisted in appeal against refusal of a computer-related invention under Section 3(k). The Hon'ble Court quashed the Controller's order and held that software producing a technical effect remains patentable.

OpenTV Inc v. Controller of Patents & Designs

2023:DHC:3305 · Delhi High Court

Assisted in appeal concerning patentability of a business method invention under Section 3(k). The Hon'ble Court directed the Government to re-examine the scope of patent exclusions in view of evolving technology.

BlackBerry Limited v. Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs

C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) · Delhi High Court, 2024

Assisted in patent appeal against refusal order of the Indian Patent Office involving complex patentability issues for a computer-related invention.

Peer Recognition

Selected Endorsements

Demonstrated zeal and good acumen in developing litigation strategy — possesses demonstrable court craft.

— Executive Partner, A Top Law Firm of India

A true blue IPR lawyer. Extremely dedicated to his craft. Perseveres to meet deadlines. Cares for the client deeply — a pleasure to work with.

— General Counsel, A Publicly Listed Company in India

Consistently demonstrated technical and legal understanding with a strong command of communication. Able to break down legal complexities across opposition and hearing matters with clarity.

— In-House Counsel, A Global MNC

In the News

News Coverage

SC Orders Ban on Use of Disinfection Tunnels, UV Rays

Narula v. Union of India · Supreme Court

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SC Orders Centre to Ban Disinfectant Tunnels in a Month

Narula v. Union of India · Supreme Court

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Invention Not to Be Deemed a Computer Programme Per Se Solely Due to Use of Algorithms

Microsoft v. Asst. Controller · Delhi HC

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Need to Reconsider Exclusions u/s 3(k) of the Patents Act in View of Growing Innovations

OpenTV v. Controller of Patents · Delhi HC

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