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PAAKASHALA Brand Wins Trademark Injunction: Karnataka HC Rules Against Descriptive Use Defense

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In a dispute over the restaurant brand PAAKASHALA, the Karnataka High Court restrained a Mysuru outlet from using a similar name. The Court found that the plaintiff, a registered trademark owner, had made out a prima facie case of infringement.

Karnataka High Court breaks barriers on accessibility at Intellectual Property office in landmark ruling

The Karnataka High Court’s recent ruling mandates the Indian Intellectual Property Office to implement comprehensive accessibility measures for Persons with Disabilities. This judgment serves as a significant move towards equal professional opportunities and legal compliance in digital government services.

Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case

The Karnataka High Court in the Bizotico case addressed the balance between employee rights and business confidentiality following allegations of misuse of trade secrets and defamation. The court granted injunctions to protect confidential information but dismissed the defamation claim due to lack of evidence.

Karnataka 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.

Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn

The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of Hamsalekha, confirming that authors retain moral rights and the ability to seek name credit, even after assigning rights to IPRS. The Court clarified that such disputes are not necessarily commercial in nature under Indian copyright law.

Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit

This post discusses recent Indian cases on trademark misuse across social media, distributor trademark rights, and procedural nuances of rectification petitions after infringement suits. The analysis highlights significant judicial observations and established legal principles.

Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates highlight major legal decisions, new GI tag grants in Uttar Pradesh, and a case involving the protection of Amitabh Bachchan’s personality rights. The updates provide insights into recent trends and enforcement of intellectual property law in India.

Latest Updates on Antitrust – May 2022

This article reviews key antitrust updates from May 2022, focusing on the CCI’s investigations into Whatsapp and Google. It also analyses US legislative efforts to address digital advertising monopolies. The post offers structured insights into evolving competition law issues.