ORSL vs ERSI: Delhi Court’s Juicy ruling in Johnson & Johnson ORSL Trademark Infringement Case

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Delhi HC awards Rs. 1.21 cr to J&J in the ORSL trademark case against ERSI & ElectroORS for deceptive similarity and injunction violations.

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Delay in Copyright Lawsuit Costs Plaintiff Urgent Relief and Mediation Exemption

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In the case of Inreco Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Nav Records Pvt. Ltd., the Calcutta High Court held that a copyright suit filed without genuine urgency could not bypass pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act. The Court revoked the exemption and dismissed the suit.

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Who Bears the Patent Credibility Challenge Burden?

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Mold Tek filed a case for infringement of its patents relating to tamper-proof plastic lids, and secured an interim injunction. The Commercial Court vacated the injunction, placing the burden of establishing validity on the patentee. The Delhi High Court reversed this, clarifying that it is the defendant’s burden to raise a credible invalidity defence under Section 107.

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PAAKASHALA Brand Wins Trademark Injunction: Karnataka HC Rules Against Descriptive Use Defense

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In a dispute over the restaurant brand PAAKASHALA, the Karnataka High Court restrained a Mysuru outlet from using a similar name. The Court found that the plaintiff, a registered trademark owner, had made out a prima facie case of infringement.

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Delhi High Court Revives Crocs’ Passing Off Suits Against Bata, Liberty Over Shape Trademark

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Delhi HC revives Crocs’ passing off suits, affirming coexistence of design and common law rights. Bata, Liberty among accused in shape trademark dispute.

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Delhi High Court Allows Claim Amendment During Appeal in Albemarle Patent Case

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The Delhi High Court allowed Albemarle Corporation to amend claims at the appellate stage, and remanded the matter back to the Patent Office for re-examination.

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Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 13–20, 2025)

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Zodiac meets zero-nonsense legal tips: this IP horoscope arms Indian founders and creatives with sharp, actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyright for the week ahead. No legal or astro advice—just timely, entertaining knowledge sharing for your startup journey.

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Technical Delay Cannot Lead to Trademark Opposition Abandonment

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The Delhi High Court held that procedural lapses, such as failing to file an original affidavit on time, cannot justify abandonment of trademark opposition if there is clear intent to comply. The judgment underscores the primacy of substantive rights over minor technicalities in Indian trademark law.

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