Trademark Licensing vs. Assignment: Madras HC on ROYALCHEF Dispute
The Madras High Court ruled that the licensing of the ROYALCHEF trademark does not restrict the licensor’s rights. In a dispute between Quality Chef Agro Foods and ADF…
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‘Big Dipper’ trademark infringement case, ruling on transborder reputation and importers’ rights
The Delhi High Court ruled on a trademark dispute between ‘Big Dipper’ and ‘Big Deeper,’ setting aside an ex parte injunction. The case centered on the assertion of…
Shoes, footwears and deceptive similarity in Trademark law
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction in favor of New Balance Athletics, Inc., restraining Kiran Shoe Company from infringing its trademarks. The Court awarded ₹7,00,000 in…
Court reiterates importance of protecting consumers from confusion in case of pharma products
The Delhi High Court deliberated a trademark infringement case between Modi MundiPharma and Win Health Pharma. Allegations of deceptively similar trademarks in pharmaceutical products were raised, with the…
“ACTIV” Trademark watch by CASTROL leads to win against deceptively similar mark
The Delhi High Court granted Castrol Limited a permanent injunction and damages for trademark and copyright infringement against defendants marketing deceptively similar lubricants. The judgment highlights the significance…
Cannot drive on ‘VOLVO’ and ‘FMX’ marks’ reputation rules court
The Delhi High Court has upheld the reputation of VOLVO and FMX trademarks, granting an injunction against unauthorised use by Lamina Suspension Products Ltd. The court recognised VOLVO…
A jolly win for ‘JOLLY RANCHER’ against ‘JOKY RAMPER’
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction and damages to JOLLY RANCHER for trademark infringement and passing off by JOKY RAMPER. This decision underscores the importance of…
Not everyone’s cup of coffee! Cothas Coffee sips a trademark victory
The Bengaluru Civil Court has permanently restrained former partners of Cothas Coffee from using the mark "COTHA" for coffee businesses, citing trademark infringement and lack of bona fide…
The sticky trademark fight between “FIGHTER” and “FITTER”
The Calcutta High Court granted interim relief in a trademark dispute involving "FIGHTER" and "FITTER" for adhesive tapes, finding deceptive similarity. The decision highlights the court’s approach to…
Monster Energy falls short of “Energy for the ‘Trademark’ Journey”
The Madras High Court rejected Monster Energy’s trademark application, finding "Energy for the Journey" was generic and lacked distinctiveness. The decision clarifies the legal threshold for trademark registrability…