BADAL Trademark Rectification and Assignment Fraud
The Delhi High Court rejected a rectification petition challenging the assignment of the BADAL trademark on grounds of alleged fraud. The Court held that the Petitioner did not…
Trademarks
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Order of the Rose: Sets Olfactory Trademark Standards
This note summarizes the Trade Marks Registry’s ‘Order of the Rose’ on registration of an olfactory trademark in India for rose-scented tyres. It explains the objections, the IIIT…
Premji Invest Secures Dynamic Injunction against Fraudsters
The Delhi High Court granted Premji Invest a dynamic injunction to counteract ongoing impersonation and intellectual property fraud. The order allows real-time blocking of deceptive websites and apps,…
Dispute Over a Flower: Goodwill in Relevant Trade
The Delhi High Court clarified that prior trademark use is insufficient without proven goodwill in relevant trade or market. The decision in Suparshva Swabs v AGN International highlights…
Carnatic Karma: Bengaluru Restaurant Barred from Using ‘Carnatic’ Mark
The Delhi Commercial Court ruled in favour of Carnatic Café in a trademark dispute with a Bengaluru restaurant using “CARNATIC.” The Court found clear infringement and upheld the…
Intra-Court Appeals Not Maintainable in Trademark Appeals: Calcutta High Court Interprets Section 100A CPC
In the case of Glorious Investment Limited vs Dunlop International Limited & Anr., the Calcutta High Court ruled that no intra-court appeal lies against an order of a…
Promodome Trademark Dispute: Ex-Parte Injunction Granted
The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte injunction in favour of Promodome Communication Private Limited, restraining the defendant from using identical marks and domain names. The decision highlights…
Court Upholds Hi-Tech Arai’s Claim In HTA Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court upheld Hi-Tech Arai’s claim in the HTA trademark dispute, granting an interim injunction against the defendants for dishonest adoption and use of fabricated evidence.…
Come On Barbie, Let Us Stop the Trademark Party
In the case of Mattel, Inc. vs. Padum Borah & Ors, the Delhi High Court barred the use of the word ‘BARBIE’ by a hospitality business, holding that…
Court Orders Destruction of Counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger Goods
The Delhi court granted a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger goods, ordering destruction of seized products. The decision highlights the application of trademark law…