Delhi High Court Revives Crocs’ Passing Off Suits Against Bata, Liberty Over Shape Trademark
Delhi HC revives Crocs' passing off suits, affirming coexistence of design and common law rights. Bata, Liberty among accused in shape trademark dispute.
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Delhi High Court Allows Claim Amendment During Appeal in Albemarle Patent Case
The Delhi High Court allowed Albemarle Corporation to amend claims at the appellate stage, and remanded the matter back to the Patent Office for re-examination.
Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 13–20, 2025)
Zodiac meets zero-nonsense legal tips: this IP horoscope arms Indian founders and creatives with sharp, actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyright for the week ahead. No legal…
Technical Delay Cannot Lead to Trademark Opposition Abandonment
The Delhi High Court held that procedural lapses, such as failing to file an original affidavit on time, cannot justify abandonment of trademark opposition if there is clear…
Pisco Grape Spirit GI Battle: Delhi High Court Rules in Peru vs Chile Case
In a case involving competing claims over the geographical indication (GI) “Pisco” for grape spirit, the Delhi High Court recently upheld Chile’s registration and dismissed Peru’s challenge.
Fake Volvos Got Legally Grilled: A Trademark Tale Gone Off Route
Volvo clamps down on fake buses mimicking the grille slash mark, reinforcing trademark law’s role in consumer protection and brand integrity.
Patent Application for System to Locate Users on P2P Networks Refused under Section 3(k)
The Delhi High Court has upheld the refusal of a patent application for a system that locates users on peer-to-peer networks. The Court ruled that the invention was…
Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 5–11)
Where planets, patents, and punchlines collide! This week’s IP horoscope offers startup founders and creators a fun, India-specific guide to safeguarding their innovations—minus the legal jargon or cosmic…
Trademark Registrations are Pan-India
The High Court reinstated an injunction in favour of Rainbow Hospitals, confirming that trademark registrations are pan-India in scope and shield brand owners from dishonest adopters, irrespective of…
Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step Analysis
Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.