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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.

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.

Job Opening Junior Trademark Associate for LLM IP Graduates

BananaIP is inviting LLM IP graduates to join its Bengaluru trademark team as a junior trademark associate, with hands-on work across prosecution, advisory, and brand protection. An ideal role for freshers who want to ground their careers in serious, high-quality IP practice.

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.

Intellepedia’s Top Trademark Articles of 2025: A Year in Review

Discover key 2025 Indian trademark rulings on infringement, trade dress, intermediary liability, and procedural fairness in this roundup from Intellepedia.

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.

Logo Vs. Word Trademarks: Haveli Logo Trademark Rights Do Not Extend to the Common Word

In the case of Haveli Restaurant and Resorts Limited vs Registrar of Trade Marks and Another, the court examined whether long standing use of a brand name and registration of logos could convert a commonly used word into exclusive trademark property. The court considered the nature of the word HAVELI, its widespread use in the hospitality sector, and whether consumers were likely to associate that word with only one restaurant chain. The court rejected the claim that registration of a logo or a composite mark could confer exclusive rights over a common word.

Hashtag, Trade Mark, Defamation: When #THRILLOPHILIA Crossed the Line on Social Media

In the case of Thrillophilia Travel Solutions Private Limited vs Mrs Vishali Maggo, the court drew a clear line between a consumer complaint and the use of a registered trade mark as a hashtag to amplify allegations of fraud and scam on a professional social media platform.

Trademark Application Abandonment: Madras HC Ruling on STIMULAID

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An appeal against trademark application abandonment for STIMULAID was decided by the Madras High Court. The Registrar’s order was set aside after compliance with the examination report and Form TM M filing was recorded.