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The post examines recent developments in Indian and international trademark law, including the Lifebuoy trademark victory, ITC's GI infringement case, and Samsung’s ongoing legal challenges. It provides structured…
The post analyses Amazon’s eBook licensing practices in India, arguing that they contravene Section 33 of the Copyright Act by effectively running a licensing business without registration as…
This article reviews major trademark settlements, licensing updates, and GI filings, including Monte Carlo and Skoda's agreement, Ironman’s entry into India, and Kashmir Saffron’s GI application. It also…
The Delhi High Court recognised acquired distinctiveness in the INFOSYS trademark, restraining the defendant from using the mark in its business name. The case highlights the need for…
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness…
The Delhi High Court addressed a trademark passing off dispute over the CASTLE mark in the beer industry. The court granted an injunction to the plaintiffs, preventing the…
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of…
The Calcutta High Court ruled that Geographical Indication registration for Darjeeling Tea does not give the Tea Board exclusive rights over the term Darjeeling in other contexts. This…
This article analyses Amazon’s Kindle eBook business model in India and its compliance with FDI eCommerce policy. It highlights issues of exclusivity, preferential treatment, and vendor equality on…
The case examines legal consequences of software copyright and trademark infringement in India, focusing on Autodesk and Microsoft’s claims against M & S Consultancy. The court’s decision reinforces…