“Liv-52 versus Liv-40.” In the game of Trademarks you “Liv” or you die!
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Himalaya, finding AB Allcare’s use of Liv-40 and similar trade dress to be deceptively similar to Liv.52.…
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Court Bans infringers from infringing “RAY-BAN”
The Delhi Court restrained Iswar Opticals and others from using marks deceptively similar to Ray-Ban, upholding Luxottica’s trademark rights. The judgment underscores the legal framework protecting famous marks…
Fake Headsets? Not on Samsung’s Watch: Court Issues Permanent Injunction
The Delhi District Court granted a permanent injunction to Samsung against sellers of counterfeit headsets for trademark infringement and passing off. The judgment underscores the legal remedies available…
Court Directs Meta to Take Down Deepfake Videos of NSE CEO in Urgent Ruling
The Bombay High Court directed Meta and other intermediaries to promptly take down deepfake videos of the NSE CEO, citing obligations under IT Rules 2021. The court’s ruling…
Century Ply’s claims of Trademark infringement do not fly, rules court
The Delhi Tis Hazari Court rejected Century Ply’s trademark infringement claims against Balaji Ply, citing lack of direct evidence and reliance on hearsay. The court dismissed the suit…
Delhi High Court issues injunctions for fraudulently using IP Law Firm’s Trademark and Partner’s Name
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against unidentified defendants for fraudulently using an IP law firm’s trademark and partner’s name. The court’s order addresses trademark…
Wrong Documents Served, Abandonment of Opposition Set Aside
The Delhi High Court reversed the abandonment of a trademark opposition after it was found the Registrar had served incorrect documents. The order restores the original proceedings, emphasizing…
Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’
The Madras High Court cancelled a later identical trademark registration, upholding Prakash Pipes' prior rights and extensive use. The Court found the later registration was malicious and reinforced…
Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Himalaya in its trademark dispute with Vlado Sky over the "HIMALAYAN ORGANICS" mark. The order cited probable consumer confusion…
Only Officers having Quasi Judicial Authority Can Pass Trademark Orders, says the Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that only officers with quasi judicial authority may issue binding trademark orders under the Trade Marks Act. Orders passed by unauthorized officials…