Making a Mark – Framing Strategy for India
This article discusses trademark strategy in India, with a focus on attaining and protecting famous trademark status. It analyses the criteria for fame and the legal risks of…
Indian trademark law
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Samsung in Trouble over Smartwatches, Lifebuoy Trademark Victory, ITC Wins GI Infringement Case and Other News
The post examines recent developments in Indian and international trademark law, including the Lifebuoy trademark victory, ITC's GI infringement case, and Samsung’s ongoing legal challenges. It provides structured…
Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness…
Who Owns the Castle?
The Delhi High Court addressed a trademark passing off dispute over the CASTLE mark in the beer industry. The court granted an injunction to the plaintiffs, preventing the…
History and Evolution of the Trademark System
This article examines the historical roots and gradual evolution of the trademark system, from ancient identification marks to formal legal protection. It outlines the development of trademark law,…
Kylie Jenner Sued Over ‘Born to Sparkle’, Vans – NASA collaboration for Space Age Shoes, Alibaba Emerges Victorious in a Trademark Battle and other news
This article summarises recent legal developments in trademark law, including key cases involving Kylie Jenner, Vans, and Alibaba. It also presents new statistics from the Indian Trademark Office…
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…
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…
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…
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…