Amazon Ordered to Pay ₹336 Crore in Damages for Willful Trademark Infringement

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The Delhi High Court has ordered Amazon Technologies, Inc. to pay ₹336 crore in damages for willful trademark infringement of the Beverly Hills Polo Club logo. The ruling also includes ₹3.23 crore in litigation costs and a permanent injunction against Amazon. The case, filed by Lifestyle Equities C.V. and Lifestyle Licensing B.V., highlights Amazon’s liability in unauthorized brand usage.

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Can you reuse a discarded bottle to refill and sell your own goods or products?

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled in favor of Mount Everest Breweries Ltd., prohibiting the reuse of embossed beer bottles. The decision upheld the Excise Commissioner’s order, stating that reusing marked bottles leads to consumer deception and violates intellectual property rights. The appeal overturned the previous order, reinforcing legal protections for trademarks in the beer industry.

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‘Big Dipper’ trademark infringement case, ruling on transborder reputation and importers’ rights

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The Delhi High Court ruled on a trademark dispute between ‘Big Dipper’ and ‘Big Deeper,’ setting aside an ex parte injunction. The case centered on the assertion of transborder reputation by importers of the ‘Big Dipper’ mark. The Court relied on precedent to determine that mere global reputation is insufficient to claim trademark protection in India. The matter was remanded for fresh consideration.

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Trademark Win: Swatch Group’s careful watch leads to Permanent Injunction

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The Patiala House Courts in New Delhi delivered a decisive ruling in favor of Swatch Group, issuing a permanent injunction against four traders for trademark infringement and passing off. The court ordered the destruction of counterfeit goods and awarded costs to the plaintiffs, affirming their statutory rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

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Real blow to infringers by L’Oreal, court issues injunction for Trademark infringement

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The Delhi Commercial Court granted L’Oreal a permanent injunction against M/s Oneness Enterprises for importing counterfeit goods bearing L’Oreal’s trademarks. The Court also restrained Customs Offices from releasing the seized goods and directed their destruction under applicable rules, ensuring strong protection of L’Oreal’s intellectual property rights.

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Importers Watch Out! Tag Heuer times out counterfeit watches

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Tag Heuer S.A. successfully secured a court order for the destruction of counterfeit watches imported by Tinya International. The court awarded Rs. 5,00,000 in damages, plus further compensation, after finding clear evidence of trademark infringement. The ruling underscores the consequences of importing counterfeit goods and highlights the benefits of trademark protection and mediation.

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Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

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The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Volvo against M/s Grasp Engineering for using the trademark “VOLVO PUMPS” without authorization. The court found Grasp’s actions likely to deceive consumers and harm Volvo’s reputation, leading to the restriction of Grasp’s use of the mark until further hearings.

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Fake Headsets? Not on Samsung’s Watch: Court Issues Permanent Injunction

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The Delhi District Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of Samsung, preventing further sale of counterfeit headsets by several defendants. The Court confirmed trademark infringement and ordered the destruction of fake goods. Samsung was awarded litigation costs but punitive damages were denied.

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Madras High Court’s Progressive Stance on Patent Claim Amendments and Other Aspects

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In this post, we at BananaIP bring to you select Patent cases relating to Patent Claim amendments, Patent exclusions, and Patent orders. Amending polypeptide patent...

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Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India Part – 4

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Our exploration continues in Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India Part - 4, focusing on Indian trademark case highlights. This segment reviews crucial...

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