Court delivers an ‘Iconic’ ruling in JOLLY RANCHER trademark dispute

**Alt Text:** Two cowboys face off in a sepia-toned standoff, symbolizing a trademark dispute. The cowboy on the left wears a "JOLLY RANCHER" hat and shirt, holding a candy bar. The cowboy on the right wears a "JOLLY RANGER" shirt and holds a gavel, representing legal confrontation. Featured image for article: Court delivers an ‘Iconic’ ruling in JOLLY RANCHER trademark dispute

Gujarat High Court quashes Shiv Textiles’ trademark suit against Iconic IP Interests LLC for lack of Indian jurisdiction and no valid cause of action under CPC.

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Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion

The Gujarat High Court clarified that trademark infringement requires a holistic comparison of marks and their respective goods or services. The court found no likelihood of confusion between Unisn and Unison, highlighting the need to consider all circumstances and the anti-dissection rule in such cases.

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Former Employees can use the Diamond Colouring Technology of their Employer, confirms the Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court refused to grant an injunction to Sonani Industries against its former employees for using diamond colouring technology, citing a lack of proprietary confidential information and the expiry of the relevant know-how agreement. The Court also clarified that issues of copyright infringement would be examined during the ongoing trial.

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