The Delhi District Court ruled that “HOT MIX” is a generic, descriptive term and cannot be exclusively owned. The plaintiff’s claims for trademark infringement and passing off were dismissed, as no likelihood of consumer confusion was established.
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The words ‘KONDRU’ and ‘LOBAN’ are Publici Juris, says the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that ‘KONDRU’ and ‘LOBAN’ are generic terms and cannot be monopolised as trademarks. The judgment emphasises that such terms, being publici juris, are not eligible for exclusive trademark rights.
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The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the IPAB’s order to remove Rhizome’s mark, clarifying the application of the Trade Marks Act in such disputes.
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