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Pidilite Industries vs. Vilas Nemichand Jain.

Author: Intellepedia
November 24, 2015
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

The Bombay High Court examined the requirements for passing off a descriptive trademark in Pidilite Industries vs Vilas Nemichand Jain. The Court held that plaintiffs must prove both prior use and secondary meaning, dismissing the claim for lack of sufficient evidence.

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