Trademark Trouble Brewing: What ‘COX 5001’ Got Wrong About ‘HAYWARDS 5000′
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.
Gaurav Mishra
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Gaurav Mishra is an intellectual property attorney, coffee entrepreneur, and passionate educator. As an Associate Partner at BananaIP Counsels, he specializes in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs, working with global tech and innovation-driven clients.
Can trademark rights exist even without continuous commercial use?
Delhi Court bars use of “X1” and “X1 Racing League” over trademark infringement, upholding plaintiff’s statutory rights despite non-use.
Old Wine in New Bottle: Distillery Waste Patent Denied
Delhi HC affirms rejection of a patent on ZLD process from distillery waste, citing lack of inventive step and application of Section 3(d) of the Patents Act.
Prior user rights prevail over subsequent registration, reiterates court
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.
Court cancels 75-Year-Old TRIUMPH Trademark for Non-Use in Favor of Triumph Motorcycles
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…
Court Remands Patent Rejection Over IV Catheter, Cites Flawed Obviousness Test
Delhi HC sets aside patent rejection for IV catheter, citing flawed inventive step analysis under Agriboard test and lack of reasoned decision.
Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction in LAHORI ZEERA Trademark Infringement Case
Delhi HC restrains Balaji Foods from using the LAHOR ZEERA mark, upholding Archian Foods’ IP rights over LAHORI ZEERA’s trademark, label, and design.
Cannot raise new ground while refusing patent, rules Delhi High Court
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.
Sweet victory and Sweeter rewards – court declares NUTELLA well-known Trademark
Delhi HC grants Ferrero ₹30 lakh in damages, declaring 'NUTELLA' a well-known trademark in a major counterfeit case against M.B. Enterprises.
Court delivers an ‘Iconic’ ruling in JOLLY RANCHER trademark dispute
Gujarat High Court quashes Shiv Textiles' trademark suit against Iconic IP Interests LLC for lack of Indian jurisdiction and no valid cause of action under CPC.