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Prior user rights prevail over subsequent registration, reiterates court

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Delhi HC cancels ‘Ragini’ label for deceptive similarity and copied trade dress, upholding prior user rights of ‘Rani’/‘Rachna’ and ordering Section 57 rectification of the register.

Polo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement dispute

The Delhi District Court decided in favour of Polo in a trademark infringement and passing off dispute against Landmark Traders and Mystic Emin Private Ltd. The judgment clarifies key legal standards for assessing similarity and confusion in Indian trademark law.

VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles

The Delhi District Court granted VANS a permanent injunction against trademark infringement and counterfeiting by Mr. Gopal Goyal under the John Doe principles. The judgment emphasises the protection of trademark rights and the consequences of passing off in India.

Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 10th February 2023 to 17th February 2023

This post analyses weekly statistics from the Indian Patent Office for 10th to 17th February 2023, covering patent publications, grants, and design registrations. It presents city-wise data and overall trends in Indian intellectual property filings.

Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 3rd February 2023 to 10th February 2023

The post offers a detailed analysis of weekly patent and industrial design statistics in India for early February 2023. It covers publications, grants, FERs, and city-wise distribution, providing a clear overview of recent intellectual property trends.

Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates review significant legal decisions, including the Delhi High Court’s order on Radio Mirchi and the Karnataka High Court’s ruling on the ‘Yezdi’ mark. The post also covers the government’s move towards GI registration for Kashmir Tweed.

CASE BRIEF : Osram GmbH & Anr. Vs. Tejmeet Singh Sethi & Anr.

This post presents a detailed case brief of the Osram trademark infringement matter decided by the Delhi High Court. It highlights the legal reasoning behind granting a permanent injunction and the protection of well-known trademarks in India.

Latest Trademark Cases in 2022 – Part 6

This article analyses notable 2022 trademark cases in India, highlighting key judicial interpretations on infringement and trademark distinctiveness. The updates are provided by BananaIP’s legal experts, offering a factual and structured overview for IP professionals.

Recap 2021: IP Updates – Part 3

This post reviews the 2021 proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, focusing on new compliance requirements and obligations for e-commerce entities in India. It offers structured legal analysis and practical suggestions on the regulatory changes.

Latest Trademark Cases in 2021 – Part 6

This post reviews three recent Bombay High Court decisions on trademark and copyright infringement from 2021. It highlights key legal findings on interim injunctions, trademark use in media, and brand similarity, offering insights for IP practitioners and businesses.