D.M. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Baby Gift House and Ors.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in D.M. Entertainment v. Baby Gift House clarified the contours of the right of publicity in India. The case involved unauthorized commercial use…
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Doctrine of unclean hands- Now a defense in trademark infringement!
The Bombay High Court has introduced the doctrine of unclean hands as a defense in trademark infringement matters. If the plaintiff’s mark imitates another, relief may be denied.…
History and Evolution of the Trademark System
This article examines the historical roots and gradual evolution of the trademark system, from ancient identification marks to formal legal protection. It outlines the development of trademark law,…
Could Exclusivity be Claimed Over the Word IMPERIAL for Alcohol?
The High Court of Delhi examined whether exclusivity can be claimed over the term IMPERIAL for alcoholic beverages. The judgment clarified that IMPERIAL is a descriptive and laudatory…
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. v. Dua Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 1988 Arb. L. R. 315
The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. v. Dua Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. addresses key issues of trademark infringement and consumer confusion in pharmaceuticals. The case reinforces…
Yahoo! Inc. v. Akash Arora and another, 1999 Arb. L. R. 620
This post analytically discusses the Yahoo trademark case, addressing the legal principles of passing off and domain name infringement in India. It provides a structured overview of the…
Sun Pharma’s big win against Cadila healthcare
The Madras High Court has granted Sun Pharma a permanent injunction against Cadila Healthcare over the VENIZ trademark, citing likelihood of confusion and infringement. The Court also ordered…
The SplitView Squabble
The Delhi High Court's ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the…
Pidilite Industries vs. Vilas Nemichand Jain.
The Bombay High Court examined the requirements for passing off a descriptive trademark in Pidilite Industries vs Vilas Nemichand Jain. The Court held that plaintiffs must prove both…
Sholay Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Parag Sanghavi & Ors.
This case analyses the Delhi High Court’s decision on copyright and trademark infringement of the film Sholay by the makers of Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag. The judgment…