Trademark Licensing vs. Assignment: Madras HC on ROYALCHEF Dispute
The Madras High Court ruled that the licensing of the ROYALCHEF trademark does not restrict the licensor’s rights. In a dispute between Quality Chef Agro Foods and ADF…
Indian trademark law
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Not everyone’s cup of coffee! Cothas Coffee sips a trademark victory
The Bengaluru Civil Court has permanently restrained former partners of Cothas Coffee from using the mark "COTHA" for coffee businesses, citing trademark infringement and lack of bona fide…
Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda
The Madras High Court set aside the registration of the Garuda mark, citing a likelihood of confusion with SIECO’s prior Eagle trademark. The court found that the marks’…
Micky Metals runs out of “LUX”, Court issues injunction against using “LUX TMT” Trademark
The Calcutta High Court permanently restrained Micky Metals from using Lux TMT, finding it constituted passing off against the well-known Lux trademark. The judgment reinforces the legal protection…
“TATA COPPER+ WATER” Trademark Infringement Injuncted with Nominal Damages
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favour of Tata Sons against trademark and trade dress infringement involving TATA COPPER+ WATER. The defendant, a first-time infringer,…
Same Name, Different Game? Sankalp Constructions vs Shankalp Associates
The Sankalp Constructions vs Shankalp Associates judgment addresses trademark infringement and passing off allegations in the real estate industry. The Court dismissed the suit, emphasising the need for…
“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…
CIT Trademark: Coimbatore Institute of Technology Prevails over Chennai Institute of Technology
The Madras High Court ruled that Coimbatore Institute of Technology’s prior use entitled it to exclusive rights over the CIT trademark. The court ordered the removal of the…
SCRUM 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…
Trademarks and Family Disputes: Without an Agreement in Writing, Trademarks Cannot be Deemed to be Assigned
The Delhi High Court held that without a written agreement, trademarks cannot be assigned in family disputes. The court restored exclusive rights to the registered proprietor, reinforcing the…