Category

Trademarks

811 articles

‘Parliament’ Isn’t Just for Politicians

The Delhi High Court has clarified that the use of "Parliament" as a trademark does not violate the Emblems and Names Act if used as a common noun.…

Intellepedia · 9 Jun 2025

IndiaMart, PUMA, Drop-Downs, and Intermediary Liability

In a trademark infringement dispute between IndiaMART Intermesh Ltd. (“IndiaMART”) and PUMA SE (“PUMA”), the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court set aside a prior injunction restraining…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 6 Jun 2025

All May Use “One for All” — But None May Own It

In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal by Oswaal Books and Learnings Private Limited (“Oswaal Books”) challenging the refusal of their trademark application for…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 2 Jun 2025

Interim Relief to FDC in KROMALITE Trademark Dispute

In a significant trademark ruling, the Delhi High Court sided with FDC Limited, granting interim injunction against Palsons Derma for using "CHROMALITE", a mark found deceptively similar to…

Intellepedia · 22 May 2025

Trademark Opposition Fails Without Territorial Use Evidence

The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal by Raghuvar (India) Limited against the registration of the ‘JAI HANUMAN’ trademark, underscoring the importance of territorial use evidence in opposition…

Benita Alphonsa Basil · 12 May 2025