Polo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement dispute
The Delhi District Court decided in favour of Polo in a trademark infringement and passing off dispute against Landmark Traders and Mystic Emin Private Ltd. The judgment clarifies…
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Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda
The Madras High Court set aside the registration of the Garuda mark, citing a likelihood of confusion with SIECO’s prior Eagle trademark. The court found that the marks’…
Brokering peace? “Nobroker” says NO to “NotBroker”
This post analyses a recent Indian court decision where Nobroker secured a permanent injunction against Notbroker for trademark infringement and passing off. The judgment highlights key legal principles…
Micky Metals runs out of “LUX”, Court issues injunction against using “LUX TMT” Trademark
The Calcutta High Court permanently restrained Micky Metals from using Lux TMT, finding it constituted passing off against the well-known Lux trademark. The judgment reinforces the legal protection…
Madras High Court Upholds Patent Validity in Embio Limited vs. Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
The Madras High Court affirmed the validity of Malladi Drugs’ patent for chiral beta-amino alcohols, highlighting the invention’s novelty and inventive step. The judgment clarifies key principles on…
Court directs cancellation of “STAR” Trademark for lack of honest and concurrent use
The Madras High Court cancelled the STAR trademark held by S Star Trading Co., recognising the Petitioner’s prior use and distinctiveness. The Court found the Respondent’s adoption of…
Real blow to infringers by L’Oreal, court issues injunction for Trademark infringement
L’Oreal secured a permanent injunction from the Delhi Commercial Court against the import of counterfeit cosmetics bearing its trademarks. The decision underscores the role of strong intellectual property…
Patent Application Rejection Set Aside for Improper Citation of Withdrawn Prior Art
The Madras High Court overturned a patent rejection due to improper citation of withdrawn prior art, directing a fresh examination. The case highlights the necessity for strict compliance…
Refusal of FACT Trademark for Air/Water Purification Products Set Aside
The Madras High Court reversed the refusal of the FACT trademark for air and water purification products, noting clear sectoral distinctions from existing marks. The decision underscores the…
2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors
The 2024 WIPO IP report shows that patent and design filings have risen globally, with India emerging as a major contributor. Indian resident patent filings surpassed non-residents for…
“TATA COPPER+ WATER” Trademark Infringement Injuncted with Nominal Damages
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favour of Tata Sons against trademark and trade dress infringement involving TATA COPPER+ WATER. The defendant, a first-time infringer,…
Rummy Culture and Gameskraft Trademarks: Order to Take Down Infringing Online Gaming Websites and Apps
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction in favour of Gameskraft, restricting infringing online gaming websites from using the RummyCulture and Gameskraft marks. The order addresses…