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…
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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…
Patent Expired. Damages Pending. Game Still On for Philips.
Philips’ damages decree remains enforceable despite patent expiry, underscoring post-expiry enforcement rights under Indian IP law.
Delhi High Court Cancels Registration in JBR Trademark Dispute
The registration of the JBR trademark was cancelled after identity of marks and similarity of goods were found under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act. The Registrar’s…
‘In Vitro Detection’ Still Diagnostic: Nematode Cancer Test Barred under Section 3(i)
In Hirotsu Bio Science v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Delhi High Court held that branding a process as “in vitro detection” does not rescue it…
Logo Vs. Word Trademarks: Haveli Logo Trademark Rights Do Not Extend to the Common Word
In the case of Haveli Restaurant and Resorts Limited vs Registrar of Trade Marks and Another, the court examined whether long standing use of a brand name and…