The Delhi High Court granted an injunction against Qpharm for using deceptively similar packaging and trade dress to Glaxo’s products. This case illustrates the enforcement of trade dress rights and legal remedies available for trademark infringement and passing off in the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
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Tusk of War : Girnar’s Jumbo Overpowers North-Western’s Haathi
The Calcutta High Court quashed a Registrar’s order granting North-Western a trademark with an elephant device, favouring Girnar’s prior rights. The judgment clarifies the assessment of prominent features and evidence in trademark disputes within the tea industry.
Read more about Tusk of War : Girnar’s Jumbo Overpowers North-Western’s HaathiMadras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz
The Madras High Court examined the issue of phonetic similarity in a trademark dispute involving ‘LITTLE EINSTEINS’ and ‘LITTLE EINSTEINZ’. It held that the Respondent’s mark was deceptively similar, leading to rectification of the Trade Marks Register.
Read more about Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little EinsteinzCourt Checks Out: ‘GINGER’ Hotel’s Fraudsters Blocked
The Delhi High Court has blocked fraudulent websites infringing on the Ginger Hotel brand and ordered banks to freeze associated accounts. This protects IHCL’s trademark rights and safeguards consumer interests pending further hearings.
Read more about Court Checks Out: ‘GINGER’ Hotel’s Fraudsters BlockedHeifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent Injunction
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction to Heifer Project International over unauthorized use of its trademarks by Heifer Project India Trust. The Court’s decision highlights the significance of valid trademark registration and enforcement in India’s non-profit sector.
Read more about Heifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent InjunctionIndian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 21st to 28th)
This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for June 21st to 28th, 2024, highlighting publication volumes, examination trends, and city-wise grants. The findings offer a comprehensive view of recent IP activity and reflect BananaIP’s ongoing contributions to the field.
Read more about Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 21st to 28th)Court Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift Design
The Madras High Court lifted an injunction on a tractor-forklift design, finding the design not new or original under Indian law. The case highlights the requirements for design registration and addresses the boundaries of industrial design protection.
Read more about Court Lifts injunction on Tractor-Forklift DesignKarnataka High Court to form IP Division: Sub-Committee notified
The Karnataka High Court has announced steps to establish an IP Division by forming a dedicated sub-committee to draft relevant rules. This notification brings Karnataka in line with other major High Courts in India, though no timeline for rule submission has been provided.
Read more about Karnataka High Court to form IP Division: Sub-Committee notifiedGlaxo’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 trademark decrees in India.
Read more about Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status
The Bombay High Court halted the release of a film using Karan Johar’s name, citing unauthorised exploitation of his celebrity status. The court recognised his personality rights and restrained the defendants from using his name or attributes in the film.
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