406 articles
The Madras High Court upheld the coexistence of ARUN and VARUN trademarks, citing lack of evidence of confusion and acquired distinctiveness. The petition for cancellation of the VARUN…
The Delhi High Court ordered restoration of a lapsed patent after finding that the Patent Office’s communication error led to non-payment of renewal fees. The judgment highlights the…
The Delhi District Court ruled that "HOT MIX" is a generic, descriptive term and cannot be exclusively owned. The plaintiff’s claims for trademark infringement and passing off were…
The Bengaluru court held that both Nandhini Deluxe and Hotel Nandini can continue using their trademarks as the word Nandini was found to be generic. Neither party proved…
The Delhi High Court dismissed L'Oréal’s appeal against the CLARIWASH trademark, finding no deceptive similarity or grounds for cancellation. Procedural errors during examination were not considered sufficient for…
The Delhi Tis Hazari Court rejected Century Ply’s trademark infringement claims against Balaji Ply, citing lack of direct evidence and reliance on hearsay. The court dismissed the suit…
The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been…
The Madras High Court stressed that patent Controllers are obliged to provide detailed reasoning for refusals, enabling inventors to understand the grounds for rejection. The Court set aside…
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of the CROCKSCLUB trademark after finding it deceptively similar to the registered CROCS mark. The judgment highlights the need for…
The Delhi High Court restored Dabur's trademark application for Odonil Mystic Rose, citing procedural lapses by the Trade Marks Registry in serving the notice of opposition. The judgment…