Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!
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…
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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,…
Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration
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…