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Trademark Win: Swatch Group’s careful watch leads to Permanent Injunction

The Patiala House Courts granted a permanent injunction to Swatch Group against traders using its trademarks on counterfeit watches. The decision highlights the enforcement of trademark rights and the legal remedies available for brand owners in India.

ADIDAS kicks up a storm, wins 5 lakhs in Trademark infringement case

Adidas AG obtained a favorable judgment in a Delhi court trademark infringement case, resulting in a permanent injunction and damages. The defendant was found selling counterfeit products using Adidas’s registered marks, leading to a court-ordered destruction of such goods.

ITC obtains injunction against former owners of NIMYLE and JOR-POWR Trademarks

The Delhi High Court granted ITC an interim injunction restraining Arpita Agro from using the mark POWRNYM, finding it deceptively similar to ITC’s NIMYLE and JOR-POWR trademarks. This case highlights the importance of respecting trademark rights and contractual obligations in the Indian legal context.

Madras High Court Overturns Patent Refusal under section 3(d), Reiterates Importance of Reasoned Orders and Natural Justice

The Madras High Court set aside a patent refusal under section 3d, citing lack of procedural fairness and insufficient reasoning. The Court directed reconsideration, underscoring the necessity of reasoned orders and respect for principles of natural justice in patent proceedings.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (November 22nd to 29th)

This weekly report details Indian patent and design statistics from November 22nd to 29th, 2024, highlighting trends in publications, grants, and registrations. Compiled by BananaIP, the analysis offers an objective view of official IP data for legal and industry professionals.

COCOMELON spells a ‘Melon’cholic end for Copycat Competitors

The Delhi High Court cancelled a deceptively similar trademark registration for COCOMELON, reinforcing protections for well-known marks. The judgment highlights that substantial similarity and bad faith can lead to trademark cancellation in India.

Polo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement dispute

The Delhi District Court decided in favour of Polo in a trademark infringement and passing off dispute against Landmark Traders and Mystic Emin Private Ltd. The judgment clarifies key legal standards for assessing similarity and confusion in Indian trademark law.

Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda

The Madras High Court set aside the registration of the Garuda mark, citing a likelihood of confusion with SIECO’s prior Eagle trademark. The court found that the marks’ similarities could mislead consumers and rejected the defence of acquiescence.

Brokering peace? “Nobroker” says NO to “NotBroker”

This post analyses a recent Indian court decision where Nobroker secured a permanent injunction against Notbroker for trademark infringement and passing off. The judgment highlights key legal principles governing brand protection and domain name disputes within the real estate sector.

Micky Metals runs out of “LUX”, Court issues injunction against using “LUX TMT” Trademark

The Calcutta High Court permanently restrained Micky Metals from using Lux TMT, finding it constituted passing off against the well-known Lux trademark. The judgment reinforces the legal protection of established trademarks in India.