The Delhi High Court ordered an influencer to take down disparaging videos about Complan’s sugar content, finding the statements misleading and damaging to Zydus’ trademark. The court highlighted the responsibility of influencers to ensure accuracy, particularly in health-related content.
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VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles
The Delhi District Court granted VANS a permanent injunction against trademark infringement and counterfeiting by Mr. Gopal Goyal under the John Doe principles. The judgment emphasises the protection of trademark rights and the consequences of passing off in India.
Read more about VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles“CLARIWASH” Cleans Up: L’Oréal’s Trademark appeal drenched
The Delhi High Court dismissed L’Oréal’s appeal against the CLARIWASH trademark, finding no deceptive similarity or grounds for cancellation. Procedural errors during examination were not considered sufficient for removal, and the respondent’s prior use was recognised.
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The Delhi High Court dismissed Wipro’s appeal against an injunction favouring Himalaya’s prior use of the EVECARE trademark. The court held that prior user rights and likelihood of confusion prevailed over trademark class differences in this passing off case.
Read more about Evecare Trademark: Himalaya’s Prior Use Prevails Over Wipro’s Class DifferentiationEnsure Diabetes Care’s Advertisement Disparages Horlicks Diabetes Plus, says the Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has restrained the circulation of Ensure Diabetes Care’s advertisement for disparaging Horlicks Diabetes Plus. The ruling addresses the limits of comparative advertising and highlights key principles concerning disparagement and intellectual property rights in India.
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The Calcutta High Court protected the ‘LUX’ trademark in a passing off suit, granting a permanent injunction against the Defendant. This case underscores the significance of prior use and goodwill in trademark disputes.
Read more about Passing Off Suit: ‘LUX’ Trademark Protected by Calcutta High CourtGood 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 similarity can lead to consumer confusion, justifying continued restraint at the interim stage.
Read more about Good Karma prevails for Upakarma yet again, court affirms injunction against Trademark infringementPharma company’s buttery slip : Court Stops Trademark Infringement of ‘AMUL’
The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained Bio Logic from using the AMUL trademark on pharmaceutical products, recognising deliberate infringement and consumer confusion. Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers secured damages and an order for destruction of infringing goods.
Read more about Pharma company’s buttery slip : Court Stops Trademark Infringement of ‘AMUL’‘Prime’ Trademark Registration for Salt Cancelled based on Prior, Continuous Use
The Delhi High Court has cancelled the ‘PRIME’ trademark registration for salt due to Koteshwar Chemfood’s prior and continuous use. The court found non-use by the registrant for salt and ordered the rectification of the trademark registration.
Read more about ‘Prime’ Trademark Registration for Salt Cancelled based on Prior, Continuous UseFlipkart’s Latching On Feature and Trademark Passing Off
This case note discusses how the Delhi High Court addressed trademark passing off arising from Flipkart’s latching on feature. The court’s directions mandate brand gating to protect trademark owners from unauthorized sellers.
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