OLIVE Trademark Case: Delhi High Court on Section 11 & Prior User Rights
Delhi High Court refuses OLIVE trademark in Class 35, holding similarity with Class 25 marks and lack of proven prior user rights under Section 11.
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“Will You Marry Me” Twice Not After a Copyright Assignment
In the case of Radhakrishna Productions Pvt. Ltd. v. Ikkon Films Pvt. Ltd. and others, a producer agreed to assign worldwide rights in the film Will You Marry…
A tipsy decision by the Trademark office? Court clarifies on geographical association of TAJPURIYA
In the case of M/S Ads Agro Industries Pvt Ltd vs The Registrar of Trade Marks, a liquor company applied to register the mark TAJPURIYA for alcoholic beverages.…
Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition Are Independent Proceedings; Composite Disposal Unsustainable
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the Controller cannot collapse examination and pre-grant opposition into a single composite order to sidestep a Section 14 hearing. The decision…
Trademark: ‘One For All’, Distinct For One? Delhi High Court Says Yes
In the case of Oswaal Books and Learnings Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, the appellant sought registration of the mark “ONE FOR ALL” for educational…
Should a pre-grant notice be issued before patent grant to facilitate filing of divisional applications? Court clarifies
Delhi High Court clarifies that no pre-grant notice is required under Section 43 and divisional applications must be filed before patent grant.
Too good to be true: the ALPS Rosemary Water Trademark Infringement case
Delhi Court awards ₹10 lakh damages in ALPS GOODNESS trademark infringement case, holding sellers liable for counterfeiting and directing Flipkart to disable listings.
AI, Identity & Injunctions: The Vivek Anand Oberoi Personality Rights Case
A personality rights injunction was granted by the Delhi High Court in favour of Vivek Anand Oberoi against alleged AI deepfakes and unauthorised use of his persona. Takedown…
When GM Modular Finds a Look-Alike: Trade Mark Rectification Against ‘GMW’
Trade mark rectification under Section 57 was allowed for removal of the ‘GMW’ mark from the Register of Trade Marks. Prior user rights in ‘GM’ were recognised for…
Trademark Fit Check: MISS MANGO Wears It Right, MANGO Can’t Block It
In the case of Mohamed Yusuf vs. The Registrar of Trade Marks, the appellant sought registration for a clothing brand using the device mark ‘MISS MANGO’. The Registrar…