This update recaps significant trademark news in India, focusing on recent Supreme Court and Delhi High Court decisions involving Exide, Yahoo, and Britannia. The cases underline ongoing legal developments in trademark and trade dress protection.
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The Delhi High Court Delivers Judgement in a Copyright Infringement Suit
The Delhi High Court clarified the scope of educational fair use under Indian copyright law, allowing photocopying of book portions for academic purposes. The judgement distinguishes between legitimate educational use and commercial exploitation, providing much-needed clarity for institutions.
Read more about The Delhi High Court Delivers Judgement in a Copyright Infringement SuitYahoo! Inc wins Trademark Lawsuit against Indian Firm AFPL
The Delhi High Court has granted Yahoo Inc. a permanent injunction against Apricot Foods Pvt. Ltd (AFPL) for trademark infringement. AFPL and its Director were found to have dishonestly used the Yahoo mark, resulting in substantial damages awarded to Yahoo Inc.
Read more about Yahoo! Inc wins Trademark Lawsuit against Indian Firm AFPLToyota Wins the ‘Prius’ Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Toyota in the long-standing Prius trademark dispute. The judgment found the defendants’ use of the mark dishonest and detrimental to Toyota’s reputation, ordering damages and cessation of use.
Read more about Toyota Wins the ‘Prius’ Trademark DisputeDelhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Louis Vuitton by restraining a Ludhiana firm from using its registered trademarks on counterfeit products. The order marks a significant development in Indian trademark enforcement and underscores the importance of protecting luxury brands.
Read more about Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark DisputeLikelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks ‘1001’ and ‘6004’ in a paint industry dispute. The decision clarifies that use of different numerals as trade marks does not automatically lead to infringement without deceptive similarity.
Read more about Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade MarksI got (NO) power-IPRS restrained from issuing licenses by Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has restrained IPRS from issuing licenses for the works of Chitra Jagjit Singh and late Jagjit Singh, following a dispute over the society’s legal status. This decision clarifies the authority of copyright societies in India and protects the rights of copyright holders.
Read more about I got (NO) power-IPRS restrained from issuing licenses by Delhi HCThe 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.
Read more about The SplitView SquabbleRegistrar 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.
Read more about Registrar of Trademarks issues new public notice following Delhi HC’s stay orderDelhi 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.
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