The Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of Visa International Ltd., quashing orders issued by Associate Managers who lacked the legal authority under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court emphasized the necessity of proper authorization for quasi-judicial functions within the Trademark Registry.
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Jumbo Tramples Haathi Trademark Registration
The Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of Girnar Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd., overturning the Registrar’s decision and quashing the registration of a deceptively similar ‘HAATHI’ mark by Bicrampore Tea Estate. This ruling underscores the significance of consumer perception and the potential for deception in trademark disputes.
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In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court dismissed WBCIL’s appeal seeking an interim injunction against GTZ, providing clarity on product-by-process claims under the Indian Patents Act, 1970. The judgment highlights the crucial role of expert testimony in establishing patent infringement.
Read more about Clarifying Product-by-Process Patent Claims in India – West Bengal Chemicals v. GTZAnother Dis’connected’ order by the registry, set aside by the Court
The Calcutta High Court has set aside a refusal order by a Senior Examiner of Trademarks against the registration of the trademark ‘ELECTRONICA.’ The Court directed a new hearing and a reasoned order, highlighting procedural fairness in trademark registration processes.
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The Calcutta High Court scrutinized the constitutional validity of Section 53 of the Patents Act. The Petitoner argued for recalculating patent term from the date of grant, contending the current provision as arbitrary. However, the Court upheld the existing framework, emphasizing legislative discretion and international compliance.
Read more about The 20-Year Patent Term from the Date of Filing is Constitutionally ValidLatest Trademark Law Decisions in India: Key Rulings and Insights – 2023
Explore the latest 2023 updates in Indian trademark law. This post delves into recent court decisions, analyzing key rulings on trademark distinctiveness, registration, and infringement. Stay informed with insights and implications from pivotal cases shaping India’s trademark legal landscape.
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In the second installment of our series on Design Patents in India, BananaIP Counsels presents an analysis of critical judgments that define the scope and...
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Kickstarting our series on India's design law, we explore three significant verdicts that shed light on the nuances of intellectual property protection. Adoption of strikingly...
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