No Trademark Infringement by Registered Proprietor
The Bombay High Court ruled that no trademark infringement or passing off was established against the registered proprietor of KARPURE and AIR KARPURE. The Court found the marks…
Trade Dress
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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.
“TATA COPPER+ WATER” Trademark Infringement Injuncted with Nominal Damages
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favour of Tata Sons against trademark and trade dress infringement involving TATA COPPER+ WATER. The defendant, a first-time infringer,…
Good Karma prevails for Upakarma yet again, court affirms injunction against Trademark infringement
The Delhi High Court affirmed an interim injunction against Rasayanam for using packaging deceptively similar to Upakarma’s registered trademark for Shilajit. The Court reiterated that overall trade dress…
“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.…
Similarity Overdose : Glaxo’s trade dress vs Qpharm’s trade dress
The Delhi High Court granted an injunction against Qpharm for using deceptively similar packaging and trade dress to Glaxo’s products. This case illustrates the enforcement of trade dress…
Patanjali for Education, Kenley for Water Bottles, and Head Racer Trade Dress enforcement
This post provides an analytical overview of recent Delhi High Court decisions on trademark and trade dress enforcement. Notable cases include disputes involving Patanjali, Kinley, and Head Racer,…
Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases
This post analyses Delhi High Court decisions on lyricist moral rights, trade dress protection for tablet strips, and trademark revocation in the diabetic sugar sector. The cases underscore…
Trademark cases relating to Cricket Helmets, Biscuits, Edible Oil, and Tobacco
This post reviews four major trademark cases from Indian courts concerning cricket helmets, biscuits, edible oil, and tobacco. It discusses legal findings on trade dress and wordmark infringement,…
Flavour Marks – Can They Become a Reality?
This post analyses whether flavour marks can be registered as trademarks under Indian and international law. It objectively examines legal hurdles and recent case law, providing a structured,…