In a significant trademark dispute, the Delhi High Court issued an interim order favoring Himalaya Wellness Company, restraining Vlado Sky from using the ‘Himalayan Organics’ mark. The court recognized the potential for consumer confusion and upheld the strength of the ‘Himalaya’ trademark, allowing Vlado Sky to sell existing stock under specific conditions
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Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says court
The Madras High Court recently ruled in favor of Prakash Ferrous Industries in a trademark dispute over the ‘TIRUMALA’ mark used on TMT steel bars, granting a permanent injunction against Mansarowar Ispat.
Read more about Thou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says courtRebanta Healthcare gets hurt in fight over the mark “REBAHEAL”
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories by restraining Rebanta Healthcare from using the ‘REBAHEAL’ trademark. The court found that the use of the identical mark by Rebanta could lead to confusion and potential health risks, highlighting the importance of protecting trademark rights in the pharmaceutical industry.
Read more about Rebanta Healthcare gets hurt in fight over the mark “REBAHEAL”Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion
The Gujarat High Court’s decision in the Unisn vs. Unison case provides critical insights into evaluating trademark infringement. The court emphasized a holistic view of trademarks, considering the distinctiveness of goods and services, thereby ruling out the likelihood of confusion. This case reinforces the importance of product differentiation in trademark disputes.
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In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court dismissed WBCIL’s appeal seeking an interim injunction against GTZ, providing clarity on product-by-process claims under the Indian Patents Act, 1970. The judgment highlights the crucial role of expert testimony in establishing patent infringement.
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The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Toyota, overturning the patent office’s refusal to grant a patent for a gene increasing plant biomass and seed production. The court emphasized the importance of scientific aspects over language semantics and directed a review within six months.
Read more about “Focus on technology, not semantics” says court in case involving gene technologyThe changing dynamics of Infringement, Stay of Suit and damages in Trademark Cases
This blog post summarizes four recent trademark cases from various High Courts across India, and provides important takeaways relating to trademarks. In one of the cases, the Karnataka High Court pointed out that a trademark infringement suit can be stayed if a rectification is pending against the same trademark, although it was filed by another party. In another suit, the Delhi High Court, allowed the Defendant in the suit to conduct business under a modified name during the pendency of the case. This arrangement was agreeable to the Plaintiff as well, and other cases.
Read more about The changing dynamics of Infringement, Stay of Suit and damages in Trademark CasesDelhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy
Software giant Bentley Systems successfully obtained an injunction from the Delhi High Court against a company for copyright infringement of its software programs. This case highlights the legal recourse available to software companies in India to protect their intellectual property.
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The Delhi High Court has mandated the takedown of fraudulent social media activities exploiting Akshay Tanna’s reputation for investment scams
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Exploring successful settlements in IP disputes involving Asian Paints, Colorbar, Pfizer, and their counterparts, showcasing effective dispute resolution outside of court.
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