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Trademark Win: Swatch Group’s careful watch leads to Permanent Injunction

The Patiala House Courts in New Delhi delivered a decisive ruling in favor of Swatch Group, issuing a permanent injunction against four traders for trademark infringement and passing off. The court ordered the destruction of counterfeit goods and awarded costs to the plaintiffs, affirming their statutory rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Continue Reading Trademark Win: Swatch Group’s careful watch leads to Permanent Injunction

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ADIDAS kicks up a storm, wins 5 lakhs in Trademark infringement case

Adidas AG successfully sued Jai Prakash for trademark infringement and passing off, securing a permanent injunction and Rs. 5 lakh in damages. The Delhi court recognized the unlawful use of Adidas trademarks, including “Three Stripes” and “Trefoil,” for selling counterfeit products in Karol Bagh, Delhi. Continue Reading ADIDAS kicks up a storm, wins 5 lakhs in Trademark infringement case

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ITC obtains injunction against former owners of NIMYLE and JOR-POWR Trademarks

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to ITC Limited, restraining Arpita Agro from using the deceptively similar trademark “POWRNYM.” The case highlights issues of trademark infringement, passing off, and contractual obligations, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property rights. Continue Reading ITC obtains injunction against former owners of NIMYLE and JOR-POWR Trademarks

December 4, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 148Views 0Like

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COCOMELON spells a ‘Melon’cholic end for Copycat Competitors

The Delhi High Court ordered the cancellation of a deceptively similar COCOMELON trademark registered by the respondent. Treasure Studio Inc., the creators of the globally recognized children’s brand, successfully secured relief, ensuring stronger protection for its distinctive trademark and intellectual property rights. Continue Reading COCOMELON spells a ‘Melon’cholic end for Copycat Competitors

December 2, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 198Views 1Like

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Polo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement dispute

The Delhi District Court granted a permanent injunction to Polo Lauren Company L.P. against Landmark Traders and Mystic Emin Private Ltd., holding that the defendants infringed Polo’s trademarks. The case highlighted the test for trademark infringement and emphasized the presumption of confusion in identical marks and the need to prove confusion for deceptively similar marks. Continue Reading Polo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement dispute

November 28, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 238Views 3Likes

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Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda

The Madras High Court resolved a trademark dispute between M/s. The Southern India Exporting Company and M/s. The Classic Fireworks Industries, ruling that the ‘Eagle’ mark held prior rights over ‘Garuda.’ The Court found that the marks’ similarities could confuse consumers and rejected claims of acquiescence. Continue Reading Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda

November 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 161Views 1Like

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Brokering peace? “Nobroker” says NO to “NotBroker”

In a decisive judgment, NoBroker Technologies secured a permanent injunction against NotBroker Property Management for infringing its trademarks ‘%NOBROKER’ and ‘NoBrokerHood.’ The Court found NotBroker’s use of the mark ‘NOT BROKER’ and the domain ‘notbroker.com’ deceptively similar, granting relief to NoBroker, including removal of the infringing domain. Continue Reading Brokering peace? “Nobroker” says NO to “NotBroker”

November 26, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 247Views 2Likes

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Micky Metals runs out of “LUX”, Court issues injunction against using “LUX TMT” Trademark

The Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of Biswanath Hosiery Mills, granting a permanent injunction against Micky Metals for passing off the “LUX” trademark. The Court emphasized the Plaintiffs’ prior use and substantial goodwill, holding the Defendant’s mark “LUX TMT” deceptively similar. Remedies included profit accounting since 2009 and the prevention of further use. Continue Reading Micky Metals runs out of “LUX”, Court issues injunction against using “LUX TMT” Trademark

November 25, 2024 IP AI Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 195Views 2Likes

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Court directs cancellation of “STAR” Trademark for lack of honest and concurrent use

The Madras High Court, in a dispute involving STAR Plastics and S Star Trading Co., canceled the latter’s trademark under Class 11, citing deceptive similarity and dishonest adoption. The Court upheld STAR Plastics’ prior use and registration rights, directing the Registrar to remove the 1st Respondent’s trademark from the registry. Continue Reading Court directs cancellation of “STAR” Trademark for lack of honest and concurrent use

November 22, 2024 IP AI Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 210Views 3Likes

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Real blow to infringers by L’Oreal, court issues injunction for Trademark infringement

The Delhi Commercial Court granted L’Oreal a permanent injunction against M/s Oneness Enterprises for importing counterfeit goods bearing L’Oreal’s trademarks. The Court also restrained Customs Offices from releasing the seized goods and directed their destruction under applicable rules, ensuring strong protection of L’Oreal’s intellectual property rights. Continue Reading Real blow to infringers by L’Oreal, court issues injunction for Trademark infringement