The Madras High Court upheld the coexistence of ARUN and VARUN trademarks, citing lack of evidence of confusion and acquired distinctiveness. The petition for cancellation of the VARUN mark was dismissed, allowing both marks to remain in use.
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Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion
The Gujarat High Court clarified that trademark infringement requires a holistic comparison of marks and their respective goods or services. The court found no likelihood of confusion between Unisn and Unison, highlighting the need to consider all circumstances and the anti-dissection rule in such cases.
Read more about Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of ConfusionCiting gross delay and strong likelihood of confusion, court refuses CEAT’s appeal
The Delhi High Court dismissed CEAT’s appeal against the refusal of its FARMAX trademark, citing substantial delay and likelihood of confusion with prior marks. The court found the marks similar and the goods closely related, upholding the Registrar’s refusal.
Read more about Citing gross delay and strong likelihood of confusion, court refuses CEAT’s appealA.O. Smith Vs. Star Smith: Who owns the right over the word ‘Smith’?
The Delhi High Court addressed trademark infringement claims over the use of ‘Smith’ for identical water purification products. The decision highlights the assessment of dominant trademark elements and the likelihood of confusion among Indian consumers.
Read more about A.O. Smith Vs. Star Smith: Who owns the right over the word ‘Smith’?Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks ‘1001’ and ‘6004’ in a paint industry dispute. The decision clarifies that use of different numerals as trade marks does not automatically lead to infringement without deceptive similarity.
Read more about Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade MarksTen Titans of the IP blog world
Last year in the month of December 2015, we ran a month long series acknowledging and appreciating some of the best IP blogs across the...
Read more about Ten Titans of the IP blog worldWorld’s Best IP Blogs – Likelihood of Confusion
Likelihood of Confusion stands out as a leading IP blog, offering insightful analysis on trademark and copyright law. Authored by Ron Coleman, the blog’s unique perspectives make it a valuable resource for legal professionals and academics alike.
Read more about World’s Best IP Blogs – Likelihood of ConfusionTrademark Infringement on Ecommerce Platforms- Royal Enfield v. ebay.in
The Royal Enfield v. ebay.in case addresses trademark infringement on ecommerce platforms in India. The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction, reinforcing the rights of trademark owners against unauthorised use online.
Read more about Trademark Infringement on Ecommerce Platforms- Royal Enfield v. ebay.inMulti Time Machine, Inc. v. Amazon
This article analyses Multi Time Machine, Inc. v. Amazon, a case addressing trademark infringement claims arising from keyword advertising on online platforms. The discussion focuses on the likelihood of confusion in digital marketplaces and the legal complexities involved.
Read more about Multi Time Machine, Inc. v. AmazonUnderstanding the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents – Part 1
This post examines the doctrine of foreign equivalents in trademark law, focusing on its use in assessing confusion and descriptiveness of foreign word marks. The analysis covers legal standards, key cases, and the doctrine’s practical limitations.
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