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The SplitView Squabble

The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the challenges faced by developers in protecting proprietary marks amid overlapping functional features.

Registrar of Trademarks issues new public notice following Delhi HC’s stay order

The Delhi High Court has stayed the abandonment of trademark applications by the Trade Mark Registry after 20 March 2016. In response, the Registrar has issued a public notice allowing applicants and agents to address examination reports or contest abandonment as per legal directives.

Delhi HC stays abandonment orders issued by the TM Registry

The Delhi High Court has stayed mass abandonment orders issued by the Trade Mark Registry following challenges to the Registry’s process and lack of applicant intimation. The case highlights concerns about compliance with statutory requirements in trademark procedures.

Delhi High Court finds CCI Competent

The Delhi High Court has upheld the CCI’s authority to investigate anti-competitive conduct in patent royalty cases, ruling that such matters are not restricted to the Patents Act. The judgment clarifies CCI’s role in addressing abuse of dominant position in the Indian legal context.

Sholay Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Parag Sanghavi & Ors.

This case analyses the Delhi High Court’s decision on copyright and trademark infringement of the film Sholay by the makers of Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag. The judgment clarifies ownership, passing off, and moral rights issues in Indian film law.

Merck v. Glenmark – A Bitter Battle of Pills

The Delhi High Court restrained Glenmark from manufacturing and marketing generic versions of Merck’s patented antidiabetic drugs. This case underscores key principles of Indian patent law and the balance between patent rights and public interest.

Doordarshan in legal trouble

The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against Doordarshan for copyright and moral rights infringement in the Ghubar-e-Khatir series. The judgment underscores the importance of upholding contractual and intellectual property rights in Indian broadcasting.

Ericsson has a (i)Ball at the Court

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Ericsson against iBall in a significant patent infringement dispute involving standard essential patents for mobile technologies. The court found in favour of Ericsson, stressing the importance of prompt patent rights enforcement in India.

Audi taken for a ride

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Audi AG from using the TT mark for selected goods in India, supporting TT Industries’ trademark rights. The order underscores the strength of prior registration and the scope of protection for Indian trademark holders.

Zara Trademark Saga: History Repeats Itself

The Zara trademark saga demonstrates how Indian courts protect well-known trademarks against brand name misuse, even across different industries. The Delhi High Court’s decision reinforces the critical role of names in intellectual property disputes.