Case Note on Lego Juris A/S Vs. Leo Foods
Madras High Court protects the well-known trade mark ‘LEGO’ from dilution Facts Lego Juris A/S, (hereinafter “Petitioner”) is a world-renowned manufacturer and seller of toys, […]
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GUARDIANS OF THE BRAND: THE AMUL TRADEMARK SAGA IN THE DELHI HIGH COURT
The Delhi High Court recently ruled on a trademark infringement case involving the renowned ‘AMUL’ trademark, a household name in India synonymous with quality dairy […]
V FOR VICTORY; V FOR VIVO!
Recently, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Vivo Mobile Communication Co. Ltd vs. Jitendra Kumar Tiwari trading as Maa Vaishnavi Chemicals held […]
From Tradition to Trademark: BOROLINE Declared Well-Known
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHIDate of Decision: 7th August, 2024CS(COMM) 53/2019 & I.A. 2215/2021G.D. PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED vs. M/S CENTO PRODUCTS […]
Refurbishment and Reverse Passing Off: Can the Two Rs Coexist?
Introduction Climate action requirements have encouraged the concept of circular economy. The 3 Rs of circular economy are reduce, reuse and recycle. Refurbishment is part […]
Harmonizing Trademark Infringement Suits and Rectification Proceedings: ACloser Look at Jaquar and Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashirvad Pipes Pvt. Ltd.
The esteemed Delhi High Court has truly upheld its reputation as one of India’s most proactive High Courts in Intellectual Property Law decisions. With a […]
Understanding Personality Rights: Protecting Your Name and Likeness
We have recently seen various celebrities such as Yuvraj Singh, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor and recently Jackie Shroff filing a suit based on the concept […]
Decoding the forest fiasco: insights into the forest essentials vs. Baby forest trademark clash
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of intellectual property law, the Delhi High Court’s recent judgment in Mountain Valley Springs India Private Limited v. Baby Forest […]
AI voice cloning through the lens of copyright laws: challenges on the rights of singers
Introduction There is a gradual rise in AI and Deepfake technologies, the world has now begun to see moves of its use by the music […]
Interpretation Conundrum in Section 124 of the Trademarks Act
Introduction Trade Marks Act, 1999 was enacted to replace an earlier Act named Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1999. Section 124 in the 1999 […]
Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Yatri
Plaintiff through: Mr. Neeraj Grover, Mr. Yatin Chadha, Mr. Mayank Chadha, Mr. Gurvinder Singh, Ms. Shikha Sagar and Ms. Dolly Luthra and Ms. Ekta Mahendra, […]
The Olfactory Odyssey: A Journey from Nose to Laws of Various Jurisdictions
INTRODUCTION An article that delves into a world where the law meets the nose, and our sense acts as our guide while we navigate the […]
Trademark UNO: Flipping the Script with Reverse Passing Off
Exploring Reverse Passing Off with UNO Reverse The litigation between Western Digital Technologies Inc. and Geonix International Private Limited revolves around assertions of trademark infringement […]
Trademark Infringement or Digital Advertising? Insights from Google v. MakeMyTrip
Introduction In a recent case of Google LLC v. MakeMyTrip, revolving around trademark infringement, wherein the Delhi High Court examined that whether using a trademark […]
Sweet Victory
As known to most Indian, in the country and abroad, the mere reference to “HALDIRAM” has conjured up images of delectable snacks, savoury sweets, and […]
Well-Known Trademarks: Pliability of Indian Courts in brand protection and beyond
Extended Case Analysis on:Hermes International & Anr. v Crimzon Fashion Accessories (Delhi High Court, 2023/DHC/000961) Introduction This comment is pursuant to the case of Hermes […]
Mayur versus Mayuri: DHC allows Injunction for Saera Electric’s Trademark
Introduction The case of Saera Electric Auto Limited vs. Malak Techno Private Limited (CS(COMM) 223/2024) was heard in the High Court of Delhi on 14 […]
The Pride War: Decoding Deceptive Similarity in the Blenders Pride v London Pride
INTRODUCTION In a recent trademark dispute between competing whiskey brands, Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to pass a temporary injunction against the makers of ‘London […]
The Threshold for Determining Dishonest Adoption of Trademarks: Revisiting Tata Sia Airlines v. Vistara Home Appliances
Introduction In a recent case, Tata Sia Airlines v. Vistara Home Appliances[1], the Divisional bench of the Delhi High Court determined that mere awareness of […]
The Issue of Trademark Disparagement and Freedom of Speech in the Era of Social Media Influencers
IntroductionIn the current times, the term “Social Media Influencer” has become the new trend for the youth. Social Media Influencers are those individuals who have […]