Another Dis’connected’ order by the registry, set aside by the Court
The Calcutta High Court set aside a trademark refusal for Electronica India due to lack of reasoning and significant procedural lapses, instructing the registry to provide a fresh…
Indian trademark law
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Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?
The Delhi High Court enforced an injunction against BETNEVIN, holding it infringed Glaxo's BETNESOL trademark. The Court clarified that infringement can be determined in execution proceedings to enforce…
Snack Wars: Haldiram’s Battle for Brand Supremacy
This post explores Haldiram's successful legal action against trademark infringement, resulting in permanent injunctions and damages. It discusses the judicial recognition of Haldiram as a well-known mark, reflecting…
A.O. Smith Vs. Star Smith: Who owns the right over the word ‘Smith’?
The Delhi High Court addressed trademark infringement claims over the use of ‘Smith’ for identical water purification products. The decision highlights the assessment of dominant trademark elements and…
Use of mark “NOVYA” for selling ‘Ghee’ amounts to passing off and infringement of the mark “NOVA”
The Delhi High Court ruled that selling ghee under the mark NOVYA constitutes passing off and infringement of the registered NOVA trademark. The Court’s decision imposed a permanent…
3 Roses, Brooke Bond, Tiche, and Ahuja Trademark Cases
This post analyses recent Indian trademark cases involving 3 Roses, Brooke Bond, Tiche, and Ahuja. It discusses counterfeiting, damages, and wrongful registration issues, providing insights for trademark owners…
Premier Vs. Barclays Premier League, Apollo Mark Well-Known Status?, and Roobini Vs. Rubam Trademark Cases
This post examines recent trademark cases from Indian courts, discussing composite mark analysis, well-known mark recognition, and the standard for confusion. Key judgments on Barclays Premier League, Apollo,…
Trademark Cases: Kalpaka Trademark Republication, Puro Healthy Salt Disparagement, and Tazza Patta Trademark Infringement
This post examines recent Indian trademark cases on republication, disparagement, and deceptive similarity. It discusses judicial reasoning and clarifies important legal standards in trademark law. Readers are encouraged…
Trademark Value: NYKAA, A to Z, Social, and Burger King Trademark Injunctions
This post reviews four Delhi High Court trademark injunction cases involving Nykaa, Social, A to Z, and Burger King. It highlights legal strategies and court reasoning in protecting…
Insightful Analysis of Recent Indian Trademark Court Decisions – Part 7
This analysis reviews recent Indian trademark court decisions, highlighting the Bombay and Delhi High Courts' approaches to distinctiveness and registration. The post provides objective insights into the courts’…