Delhi High Court Revives Crocs’ Passing Off Suits Against Bata, Liberty Over Shape Trademark

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Delhi HC revives Crocs’ passing off suits, affirming coexistence of design and common law rights. Bata, Liberty among accused in shape trademark dispute.

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Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 13–20, 2025)

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Zodiac meets zero-nonsense legal tips: this IP horoscope arms Indian founders and creatives with sharp, actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyright for the week ahead. No legal or astro advice—just timely, entertaining knowledge sharing for your startup journey.

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Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step Analysis

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Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.

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Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (June 28–July 4)

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In this week’s IP-Astro edition, we explore common IP myths through zodiac signs — from “ideas can be stolen” to “memes are free to use.” These symbolic reflections offer a light-hearted, storytelling take on intellectual property and are meant to spark creative curiosity, not serve as professional or astrological advice.

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Shindengen’s Patent Application remanded for fresh consideration for lack of reasoned order

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The Calcutta High Court remanded Shindengen Electric’s 2015 patent application after finding that the rejection order lacked proper reasoning. The decision emphasised the need for administrative transparency and importance of importance of judicial reasoning.

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Business Potential of Industrial Design in India – An unexplored goldmine

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Though often overlooked in India, industrial design offers powerful commercial advantages. This blog explores its role in product differentiation, IP protection, and global competitiveness. With increasing design filings and cost-effective registration, it’s time Indian businesses tapped into this underused IP tool.

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“ACTIV” Trademark watch by CASTROL leads to win against deceptively similar mark

The Delhi High Court granted Castrol Limited a permanent injunction and damages for trademark and copyright infringement against defendants marketing deceptively similar lubricants. The judgment highlights the significance of protecting established trademarks and the legal remedies available in Indian courts.

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Trademark Exhaustion: Resale of lawfully acquired TMT Bars does not amount to Trademark Infringement

The Calcutta High Court clarified that resale of lawfully acquired TMT bars does not infringe trademark rights if the goods are unaltered and obtained from authorized distributors. This case sets important precedent on the application of trademark exhaustion under Indian law.

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