Notarized document from a foreign Country must be accepted, says Calcutta High Court in Trademark case

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Calcutta HC rules notarized foreign documents valid without apostille in Marriott trademark opposition, reinforcing fair procedure and natural justice.

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Trademark Trouble Brewing: What ‘COX 5001’ Got Wrong About ‘HAYWARDS 5000′

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Bombay High Court grants AB Inbev a permanent injunction against Jagpin’s “COX 5001” mark, ruling it infringes the “HAYWARDS 5000” and “FIVE THOUSAND” trademarks.

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Prior user rights prevail over subsequent registration, reiterates court

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Delhi HC cancels ‘Ragini’ label for deceptive similarity and copied trade dress, upholding prior user rights of ‘Rani’/‘Rachna’ and ordering Section 57 rectification of the register.

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Court cancels 75-Year-Old TRIUMPH Trademark for Non-Use in Favor of Triumph Motorcycles

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In the case of Triumph Designs Limited v. Tube Investments of India and Anr., the Calcutta High Court addressed two critical issues: whether the petitioner was a person aggrieved under Section 47 of the Trademarks Act, and whether the TRIUMPH mark had been unused for a statutory period justifying its cancellation.

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Court Remands Patent Rejection Over IV Catheter, Cites Flawed Obviousness Test

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Delhi HC sets aside patent rejection for IV catheter, citing flawed inventive step analysis under Agriboard test and lack of reasoned decision.

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Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction in LAHORI ZEERA Trademark Infringement Case

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Delhi HC restrains Balaji Foods from using the LAHOR ZEERA mark, upholding Archian Foods’ IP rights over LAHORI ZEERA’s trademark, label, and design.

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Cannot raise new ground while refusing patent, rules Delhi High Court

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Delhi HC set aside a patent refusal against Proprietect L P, citing violation of natural justice, failure to consider amended claims, and lack of reasoning.

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Sweet victory and Sweeter rewards – court declares NUTELLA well-known Trademark

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Delhi HC grants Ferrero ₹30 lakh in damages, declaring ‘NUTELLA’ a well-known trademark in a major counterfeit case against M.B. Enterprises.

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