Importers Watch Out! Tag Heuer times out counterfeit watches
The Delhi court ruled in favour of Tag Heuer in a trademark infringement case involving counterfeit watch imports. The decision imposed damages, destruction of goods, and reinforced the…
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Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of Patent Lapsed Due to Communication Error of the Patent Office
The Delhi High Court ordered restoration of a lapsed patent after finding that the Patent Office’s communication error led to non-payment of renewal fees. The judgment highlights the…
Fraudulent Use of ‘Taj’ Hotel Trademark Restrained with Damages of Rs. 10 Lakhs
The Delhi High Court has restrained the fraudulent use of the ‘TAJ’ hotel trademark and awarded damages to Indian Hotels Company Limited. This case highlights the court’s approach…
Trademarks and Family Disputes: Without an Agreement in Writing, Trademarks Cannot be Deemed to be Assigned
The Delhi High Court held that without a written agreement, trademarks cannot be assigned in family disputes. The court restored exclusive rights to the registered proprietor, reinforcing the…
Subsequent User’s ‘Suguna’ Trademark for Grinders Rectified Despite Proof of Use from 2001
The Madras High Court cancelled the SUGUNA trademark registration for grinders, favouring prior user rights of the petitioners with established goodwill since 1959. The respondent’s claims of honest…
Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!
The Delhi District Court ruled that "HOT MIX" is a generic, descriptive term and cannot be exclusively owned. The plaintiff’s claims for trademark infringement and passing off were…
Copyright Disputes in Partnerships are Arbitrable
The Madras High Court has clarified that copyright disputes arising within partnerships, particularly as matters of misuse of partnership assets, are arbitrable. This case demonstrates the enforceability of…
Copying of Artistic Architectural Works in Brochure for Advertising Restrained
The Delhi High Court has restrained the use of copyrighted artistic architectural works in a real estate advertising dispute. The court’s interim injunction addresses copyright infringement, passing off,…
Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Lacoste, granting a permanent injunction against Crocodile International for trademark infringement in India. The analysis covers prior use, territoriality,…
Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute
The Delhi High Court has restrained Grasp Engineering from using the VOLVO trademark for pumps, recognising VOLVO as a well-known mark in India. This case highlights the importance…