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…
Passing off
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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…
Flipkart Sends Legal Notice to Blogger Over Trademark and Cybersquatting
Flipkart sent a legal notice to blogger Amit Bhawani for alleged trademark misuse and cybersquatting related to a comparison website. The case underscores the legal risks for websites…
Peps Industries Vs. Shakti Mattresses & Gears
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Peps Industries, restraining Shakti Mattresses from using the SPINE GUARD trademark. This case highlights trademark protection in India's mattress…
Zara Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court Protects Luxury Brand
This post discusses the Delhi High Court's ruling in the Zara trademark dispute, focusing on trademark protection and the legal reasoning behind the decision. The analysis highlights the…
Is There a Trademark in a Name? The VIT University Case
This post explores whether a name can serve as a trademark in India, focusing on legal battles involving educational institutions. Analysing the VIT case, it discusses trademark infringement,…
Trademark Case Review: PEPS Industries v. Coir Foam
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Peps Industries, restraining Coirfoam India from using marks similar to ‘Spring Guard’. The case underscores critical principles of trademark…