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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 Me in perpetuity. After that assignment, the producer entered into later arrangements for music rights and distribution rights with others. The assignee sued to protect the earlier assignment and stop further exploitation inconsistent with it.

A tipsy decision by the Trademark office? Court clarifies on geographical association of TAJPURIYA

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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. The Trade Marks Office first objected that the mark was geographical. However, in the final refusal order, it stated that TAJPURIYA was the name of an indigenous tribe associated with alcohol rituals. The High Court examined whether such a change in grounds was legally valid.

Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition Are Independent Proceedings; Composite Disposal Unsustainable

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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 reinforces natural justice and procedural discipline in Indian patent prosecution.

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 publications in Class 16. The Registrar refused registration under Section 9(1)(a) on the ground that the mark was common, laudatory, and lacked distinctiveness. The Single Judge upheld the refusal. The Division Bench examined whether the expression was inherently distinctive or merely descriptive in the context of books.

Should a pre-grant notice be issued before patent grant to facilitate filing of divisional applications? Court clarifies

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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 and intermediary disclosure directions were issued.

When GM Modular Finds a Look-Alike: Trade Mark Rectification Against ‘GMW’

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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 identical and allied goods.

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 rejected the application citing similarity to the word mark ‘MANGO’. The High Court found the refusal unsustainable, ruling that the marks were not confusingly similar and the generic nature of the word ‘MANGO’ raised questions about its own registrability.

Delhi High Court Cancels Registration in JBR Trademark Dispute

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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 order dismissing the opposition was set aside.