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.
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“CLARIWASH” Cleans Up: L’Oréal’s Trademark appeal drenched
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 removal, and the respondent’s prior use was recognised.
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This blog post reviews key trademark infringement decisions by Indian High Courts, addressing damages, confusion, and judicial reasoning. It examines cases concerning rice, pan masala, and mosquito repellant trademarks, highlighting legal principles and practical implications for brand owners.
Read more about ‘Sri Sharanam Ayyappa’, ‘Dengue Don’ , and ‘Raashee’, Trademark Case DecisionsRotec Indus. v. Mitsubishi Gajarsa Corp., 215 F.3d 1246 (Fed. Cir. 2000)
The Rotec v Mitsubishi case examines alleged patent infringement involving a US-patented conveyor system for the Three Gorges Dam project. The Federal Circuit clarified the interpretation of offers to sell and the scope of liability under section 271 of US patent law, ultimately finding no infringement.
Read more about Rotec Indus. v. Mitsubishi Gajarsa Corp., 215 F.3d 1246 (Fed. Cir. 2000)Topliff v. Topliff, 145 U.S. 156 (1892)
Topliff v Topliff examines the legal criteria for patent reissue, focusing on scope, inadvertence, and timeliness. The court upheld the second reissue, emphasizing the need for diligence and conformity to original invention boundaries.
Read more about Topliff v. Topliff, 145 U.S. 156 (1892)Inamed Vs Lubomyr Kuzmak, 249 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2001)
This post reviews the Inamed Vs Lubomyr Kuzmak case, focusing on personal jurisdiction in California for patent disputes. The analysis highlights how minimum contacts and due process requirements were applied in this Federal Circuit decision.
Read more about Inamed Vs Lubomyr Kuzmak, 249 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2001)Krishika Lulla & Ors. vs Shyam Vithalrao Devkatta & Anr.
The Supreme Court ruled that film titles, such as ‘Desi Boys,’ are not subject to copyright protection under Indian law. Only original literary works, not single words or common phrases, can attract copyright.
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