Compulsory licensing in copyrights, Al Hamd challenges PPL’s fees
This post examines Al Hamd Tradenation's challenge to PPL's license fee structure under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The Delhi High Court has deferred a final decision,…
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VIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in India
The Delhi High Court declared VIVO a well-known trademark in India after finding infringement and passing off by an adhesive manufacturer. The Court issued a permanent injunction and…
Court Orders Take Down of Influencer’s Disparaging Videos and Posts about Sugar in Complan
The Delhi High Court ordered an influencer to take down disparaging videos about Complan’s sugar content, finding the statements misleading and damaging to Zydus’ trademark. The court highlighted…
VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles
The Delhi District Court granted VANS a permanent injunction against trademark infringement and counterfeiting by Mr. Gopal Goyal under the John Doe principles. The judgment emphasises the protection…
“CLARIWASH” Cleans Up: L’Oréal’s Trademark appeal drenched
The Delhi High Court dismissed L'Oréal’s appeal against the CLARIWASH trademark, finding no deceptive similarity or grounds for cancellation. Procedural errors during examination were not considered sufficient for…
Evecare Trademark: Himalaya’s Prior Use Prevails Over Wipro’s Class Differentiation
The Delhi High Court dismissed Wipro’s appeal against an injunction favouring Himalaya’s prior use of the EVECARE trademark. The court held that prior user rights and likelihood of…
Ensure Diabetes Care’s Advertisement Disparages Horlicks Diabetes Plus, says the Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has restrained the circulation of Ensure Diabetes Care’s advertisement for disparaging Horlicks Diabetes Plus. The ruling addresses the limits of comparative advertising and highlights…
Design infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction in favour of Kent RO Systems, restraining the sale of design infringing water purifiers on Flipkart. The order protects…
Methods for Antibody Production in Genetically Modified Animals are Patentable; they are not covered under Section 3(i) Exclusion
The Madras High Court ruled that methods for producing antibodies in genetically modified animals are patentable under Indian law and are not excluded by Section 3(i). This decision…
Claim Amendments within the Scope of Patent Specification are Permissible, the Delhi High Court reiterates
The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that claim amendments falling within the scope of the original patent specification are permissible under Indian law. The judgment provides clarity on…
India in Global Innovation: Strengths and Weaknesses
India’s 2024 performance in the Global Innovation Index reflects strong outputs and strategic investments, particularly in knowledge-driven sectors. While the country excels in digital economy and venture capital,…
Passing Off Suit: ‘LUX’ Trademark Protected by Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court protected the 'LUX' trademark in a passing off suit, granting a permanent injunction against the Defendant. This case underscores the significance of prior use…