UNPLUG YOURSELF Allowed, BOULT Logos Still Blocked
In the case of Exotic Mile vs Imagine Marketing Pvt Ltd, the court considered claims of trademark infringement and passing off in relation to competing marks used for…
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Shalimar Coconut Oil Bottle Trade Dress Protection and Injunction Confirmed
In the case between Shalimar Chemical Works and Edible Products, the Calcutta High Court considered whether the trade dress of coconut oil bottles—including shape, colour scheme, and packaging—used…
Coconut Oil Bottle Trade Dress Protection and Injunction Confirmed
In the case of Edible Products (India) Limited vs Shalimar Chemical Works Private Limited, the Calcutta High Court considered whether the trade dress of coconut oil bottles—including shape,…
Aceclofenac Marks and the Limits of Exclusivity: The ACECLO Dispute
In the case of ACECLO versus ACECLOHEAL, aceclofenac-derived branding ran into Section 13 and the publici juris problem. Registration didn’t rescue exclusivity, and the visual and market differences…
Birkin Bag’s Three-Dimensional Trade Dress Recognised as Well-Known by Delhi High Court
In the case of Hermes International & Anr vs Macky Lifestyle Private Limited & Anr, the Delhi High Court examined whether the shape and configuration of the Birkin…
Notarized document from a foreign Country must be accepted, says Calcutta High Court in Trademark case
Calcutta HC rules notarized foreign documents valid without apostille in Marriott trademark opposition, reinforcing fair procedure and natural justice.
Descriptiveness and Registrability of Composite Marks in Cancellation Proceedings
This post analyses a Delhi High Court decision on the registrability of composite marks in trademark cancellation proceedings. It underscores the importance of assessing marks as a whole…
The Bounce Trademark Dispute: Generic Marks in Salon Services
The Bounce trademark dispute highlights the complexities of enforcing rights over generic marks in the salon industry. The Madras High Court’s interim order underscores the importance of trial…
Trademark Trouble Brewing: What ‘COX 5001’ Got Wrong About ‘HAYWARDS 5000′
Bombay High Court grants AB Inbev a permanent injunction against Jagpin's "COX 5001" mark, ruling it infringes the "HAYWARDS 5000" and "FIVE THOUSAND" trademarks.
Himalaya Trademark Infringement: Delhi HC Grants Injunction
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Himalaya Wellness, restraining Greenland Trading from using deceptively similar marks for ayurvedic products. The Court found a clear risk…