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 mark was dismissed, allowing both marks to remain in use.
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Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!
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 dismissed, as no likelihood of consumer confusion was established.
Read more about Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks
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 exclusive rights or trademark infringement, resulting in dismissal of both claims.
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