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Design infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction in favour of Kent RO Systems, restraining the sale of design infringing water purifiers on Flipkart. The order protects Kent’s registered design and addresses issues of passing off and market confusion.

Claim Amendments within the Scope of Patent Specification are Permissible, the Delhi High Court reiterates

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that claim amendments falling within the scope of the original patent specification are permissible under Indian law. The judgment provides clarity on Section 59(1) of the Patents Act and sets important precedent for future patent amendment cases.

Good Karma prevails for Upakarma yet again, court affirms injunction against Trademark infringement

The Delhi High Court affirmed an interim injunction against Rasayanam for using packaging deceptively similar to Upakarma’s registered trademark for Shilajit. The Court reiterated that overall trade dress similarity can lead to consumer confusion, justifying continued restraint at the interim stage.

Pharma company’s buttery slip : Court Stops Trademark Infringement of ‘AMUL’

The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained Bio Logic from using the AMUL trademark on pharmaceutical products, recognising deliberate infringement and consumer confusion. Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers secured damages and an order for destruction of infringing goods.

‘Prime’ Trademark Registration for Salt Cancelled based on Prior, Continuous Use

The Delhi High Court has cancelled the ‘PRIME’ trademark registration for salt due to Koteshwar Chemfood’s prior and continuous use. The court found non-use by the registrant for salt and ordered the rectification of the trademark registration.

Flipkart’s Latching On Feature and Trademark Passing Off

This case note discusses how the Delhi High Court addressed trademark passing off arising from Flipkart’s latching on feature. The court’s directions mandate brand gating to protect trademark owners from unauthorized sellers.

“Liv-52 versus Liv-40.” In the game of Trademarks you “Liv” or you die!

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Himalaya, finding AB Allcare’s use of Liv-40 and similar trade dress to be deceptively similar to Liv.52. This case highlights critical aspects of trademark and trade dress protection in India.

Blackberry blacks out in case relating to patentability of algorithmic processes

The Delhi High Court dismissed Blackberry’s appeal against refusal of its patent application, holding that algorithmic processes remain excluded from patent protection under Indian law. The decision clarifies the interpretation of Section 3k with respect to software and computer-related inventions.

Delhi High Court issues injunctions for fraudulently using IP Law Firm’s Trademark and Partner’s Name

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against unidentified defendants for fraudulently using an IP law firm’s trademark and partner’s name. The court’s order addresses trademark infringement, passing off, and cybercrime, while emphasizing the need for vigilance against such deceptive practices.

Videos, Merchandise, and Image Infringement of the TV Show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Injuncted

The Delhi High Court issued an injunction protecting the intellectual property of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah against unauthorized use in videos, merchandise, and images. The order mandates prompt removal of infringing content and highlights the necessity of safeguarding brand reputation.