‘Acquired Distinctiveness’ of Infosys Trademark
The Delhi High Court recognised acquired distinctiveness in the INFOSYS trademark, restraining the defendant from using the mark in its business name. The case highlights the need for…
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Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness…
Who Owns the Castle?
The Delhi High Court addressed a trademark passing off dispute over the CASTLE mark in the beer industry. The court granted an injunction to the plaintiffs, preventing the…
Can God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the Court
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of…
D.M. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Baby Gift House and Ors.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in D.M. Entertainment v. Baby Gift House clarified the contours of the right of publicity in India. The case involved unauthorized commercial use…
Music Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. v. Super Cassette Industries Ltd.
The case examines whether the Copyright Board can issue interim orders and fix royalties in ongoing disputes under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The court affirmed the…
SAP Aktiengesellschaft & Anr (Plaintiff) Vs. Sadiq Pasha, Proprietor, M/s Neologik India
The Delhi High Court restrained Neologik India from using pirated SAP software and awarded punitive damages for copyright infringement. This decision highlights the judiciary’s strict approach to commercial…
Sholay Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Vodafone Essar Mobile Services Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court addressed copyright assignment and royalty issues in the Sholay ringtone case involving Vodafone. The Court denied an injunction but established conditions to protect the…
Trademark Registration: Prima Facie Evidence of Validity?
The Delhi High Court has held that trademark registration does not automatically serve as prima facie evidence of validity. This decision, particularly impacting descriptive marks, invites scrutiny of…
Rejection of Application Based on Pre-Grant Representation May Be Appealed to IPAB
The Delhi High Court has clarified that appeals to the IPAB are permitted when a patent application is rejected based on pre-grant representation. This judgment offers clear recourse…