Non Use of Trademark Leads to Cancellation: Delhi High Court favors Zepto

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The Delhi High Court, in an ex-parte decision, ordered the removal of the ‘ZEPTO’ trademark registered by Mohammad Arshad in Class 35, upholding Kiranakart’s claim of non-use. The judgment affirms that trademarks must be actively used to retain validity under Section 47 of the Trade Marks Act.

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Micky Metals runs out of “LUX”, Court issues injunction against using “LUX TMT” Trademark

The Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of Biswanath Hosiery Mills, granting a permanent injunction against Micky Metals for passing off the “LUX” trademark. The Court emphasized the Plaintiffs’ prior use and substantial goodwill, holding the Defendant’s mark “LUX TMT” deceptively similar. Remedies included profit accounting since 2009 and the prevention of further use.

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SCRUM Alliance’s Rectification Petition  relating to ‘CSM’ Mark Dismissed based on Honest/Concurrent Use

In Scrum Alliance Inc. v. Prem Kumar S., the Madras High Court dismissed Scrum Alliance’s petition to revoke the “CSM” trademark registered by Prem Kumar. The Court held that Scrum Alliance had not substantiated prior use of the mark in India and affirmed Prem Kumar’s ri

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A Round table on “Protection of Traditional Knowledge / Traditional Cultural Expression – Evolving a Sui-Generis Model for India

The post examines India’s evolving legal approach to protecting traditional knowledge through a sui generis model, highlighting the 2009 draft bill. It outlines the bill’s provisions, governance mechanisms, and the importance of community rights and sustainability.

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