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Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. v. Dua Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 1988 Arb. L. R. 315

The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. v. Dua Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. addresses key issues of trademark infringement and consumer confusion in pharmaceuticals. The case reinforces the legal standards for similarity and passing off in Indian trademark law.

Yahoo! Inc. v. Akash Arora and another, 1999 Arb. L. R. 620

This post analytically discusses the Yahoo trademark case, addressing the legal principles of passing off and domain name infringement in India. It provides a structured overview of the dispute between Yahoo Inc. and Akash Arora, highlighting the court’s reasoning and decision.

Nokia and Mr. NOOKAYYA Trade Mark Battle, Virat Kohli Launches Sleepwear Collection, Tinkle Merchandises, Durgi Stone Carvings GI and more.

This post reviews the Nokia trademark infringement case and recent legal updates in Indian intellectual property, including Virat Kohli’s sleepwear collection and Tinkle’s merchandise launch. It also highlights the GI registration of Durgi Stone Carvings and provides key Indian trademark statistics.

Rasna trademark infringement, trademarks and GST, Amazon’s ‘meal-kit’ trademark, Celebrity Domain Names and more

The post reviews the latest in trademark law, including the Rasna infringement case, GST’s impact on trademark registrations, and Amazon’s meal-kit trademark filing. It also discusses domain name disputes involving celebrities and recent licensing updates, offering legal insights into brand protection.

Trademark Statistics, Bubble gum smell mark, Kit-Kat Trademark battle, Spartan Poker Domain Dispute, Hyderabadi Biriyani loses GI tag and more

Explore the latest trademark statistics in India, unique registrations like the bubble gum smell mark, and recent legal battles including Kit Kat and Spartan Poker. The post also discusses the Hyderabadi Biriyani GI tag application and offers insights into the evidentiary requirements under Indian law.

Interesting Trademarks, AASHIRWAD Trademark Dispute, CGDPTM Annual Report 2015-16, US Special 301 Report, Pokemon Merchandising License and more

This article reviews current Indian trademark statistics, major legal disputes, and trends in filings and registrations. It also examines international reports, licensing updates, and Geographical Indication developments with an analytical, factual approach.

INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – PART 3

This post provides a comparative analysis of trademark protection for movie titles in the US and India. It examines USPTO registration criteria and explores how single film titles are treated under both legal frameworks.

INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – Part 2

This post examines major Indian legal cases on trademark protection of movie titles, focusing on secondary meaning and distinctiveness as essential criteria. It discusses industry registration practices and landmark High Court decisions impacting the film industry.

Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks

The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks ‘1001’ and ‘6004’ in a paint industry dispute. The decision clarifies that use of different numerals as trade marks does not automatically lead to infringement without deceptive similarity.

Trade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applications

The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to submit representations with evidence by 30th April 2016 if they believe their applications were wrongly treated as abandoned.