The Madras High Court cancelled the STAR trademark held by S Star Trading Co., recognising the Petitioner’s prior use and distinctiveness. The Court found the Respondent’s adoption of the mark dishonest and likely to cause confusion, directing cancellation for lack of honest and concurrent use.
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“VARUN” scoops up an icy win against “ARUN”, court affirms co-existence of Trademarks
The Madras High Court upheld the coexistence of ARUN and VARUN trademarks, citing lack of evidence of confusion and acquired distinctiveness. The petition for cancellation of the VARUN mark was dismissed, allowing both marks to remain in use.
Read more about “VARUN” scoops up an icy win against “ARUN”, court affirms co-existence of TrademarksSCRUM Alliance’s Rectification Petition relating to ‘CSM’ Mark Dismissed based on Honest/Concurrent Use
The Madras High Court dismissed Scrum Alliance’s petition for rectification of the CSM trademark, citing insufficient proof of prior use and upholding honest and concurrent use by the respondent. The decision clarifies the application of Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act regarding concurrent rights.
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