The Bombay High Court granted Novartis an injunction against Novarish Healthcare for trademark infringement and passing off. The court found the marks deceptively similar and protected Novartis’s established rights under Indian IP law.
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Did Emerge Classes’ mark fail the ‘passing off’ test?
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court upheld an injunction against Emerge Classes in a trademark passing off dispute, emphasising goodwill and deceptive similarity. The Court found that overall similarity between the marks was likely to cause confusion among students.
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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 rights and legal remedies available for trademark infringement and passing off in the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
Read more about Similarity Overdose : Glaxo’s trade dress vs Qpharm’s trade dressTusk of War : Girnar’s Jumbo Overpowers North-Western’s Haathi
The Calcutta High Court quashed a Registrar’s order granting North-Western a trademark with an elephant device, favouring Girnar’s prior rights. The judgment clarifies the assessment of prominent features and evidence in trademark disputes within the tea industry.
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The Madras High Court examined the issue of phonetic similarity in a trademark dispute involving ‘LITTLE EINSTEINS’ and ‘LITTLE EINSTEINZ’. It held that the Respondent’s mark was deceptively similar, leading to rectification of the Trade Marks Register.
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The Delhi High Court has blocked fraudulent websites infringing on the Ginger Hotel brand and ordered banks to freeze associated accounts. This protects IHCL’s trademark rights and safeguards consumer interests pending further hearings.
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The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction to Heifer Project International over unauthorized use of its trademarks by Heifer Project India Trust. The Court’s decision highlights the significance of valid trademark registration and enforcement in India’s non-profit sector.
Read more about Heifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent InjunctionWhose mark got the ‘X’ Factor? Relaxo Footwear vs XS Brands
The Delhi High Court dismissed Relaxo Footwear’s claim over the ‘X’ device mark against XS Brands, highlighting the significance of coexistence and lack of confusion in trademark disputes. The post discusses the Court’s structured analysis of both parties’ arguments and the broader implications for mark distinctiveness.
Read more about Whose mark got the ‘X’ Factor? Relaxo Footwear vs XS BrandsAnnouncement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP Office
The Indian IP Office has scheduled the Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations for January 2025. This announcement details eligibility, exam format, and inclusivity measures, inviting aspiring professionals including persons with disabilities to apply.
Read more about Announcement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP OfficeMRF’s Trademark Muscle Secures Victory in Dispute Against Powermax
The Madras High Court granted MRF a permanent injunction and nominal damages against Powermax for trademark and copyright infringement. The judgment underscores the legal significance of safeguarding established trademarks in India.
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