Flipkart’s Latching On Feature and Trademark Passing Off
This case note discusses how the Delhi High Court addressed trademark passing off arising from Flipkart’s latching on feature. The court’s directions mandate brand gating to protect trademark…
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“Liv-52 versus Liv-40.” In the game of Trademarks you “Liv” or you die!
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Himalaya, finding AB Allcare’s use of Liv-40 and similar trade dress to be deceptively similar to Liv.52.…
Blackberry blacks out in case relating to patentability of algorithmic processes
The Delhi High Court dismissed Blackberry's appeal against refusal of its patent application, holding that algorithmic processes remain excluded from patent protection under Indian law. The decision clarifies…
Karnataka High Court breaks barriers on accessibility at Intellectual Property office in landmark ruling
The Karnataka High Court’s recent ruling mandates the Indian Intellectual Property Office to implement comprehensive accessibility measures for Persons with Disabilities. This judgment serves as a significant move…
Court Bans infringers from infringing “RAY-BAN”
The Delhi Court restrained Iswar Opticals and others from using marks deceptively similar to Ray-Ban, upholding Luxottica’s trademark rights. The judgment underscores the legal framework protecting famous marks…
Fake Headsets? Not on Samsung’s Watch: Court Issues Permanent Injunction
The Delhi District Court granted a permanent injunction to Samsung against sellers of counterfeit headsets for trademark infringement and passing off. The judgment underscores the legal remedies available…
Court Directs Meta to Take Down Deepfake Videos of NSE CEO in Urgent Ruling
The Bombay High Court directed Meta and other intermediaries to promptly take down deepfake videos of the NSE CEO, citing obligations under IT Rules 2021. The court’s ruling…
Section 3(j), Essentially biological processes and human intervention
The Madras High Court considered whether human intervention in a plant breeding method excluded it from section 3(j) of the Patents Act. The case was remanded to the…
Century Ply’s claims of Trademark infringement do not fly, rules court
The Delhi Tis Hazari Court rejected Century Ply’s trademark infringement claims against Balaji Ply, citing lack of direct evidence and reliance on hearsay. The court dismissed the suit…
Delhi High Court issues injunctions for fraudulently using IP Law Firm’s Trademark and Partner’s Name
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against unidentified defendants for fraudulently using an IP law firm’s trademark and partner’s name. The court’s order addresses trademark…