In the case of ACECLO versus ACECLOHEAL, aceclofenac-derived branding ran into Section 13 and the publici juris problem. Registration didn’t rescue exclusivity, and the visual and market differences…
Intellepedia · 24 Dec 2025
Bombay High Court grants AB Inbev a permanent injunction against Jagpin's "COX 5001" mark, ruling it infringes the "HAYWARDS 5000" and "FIVE THOUSAND" trademarks.
Gaurav Mishra · 15 Dec 2025
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Himalaya Wellness, restraining Greenland Trading from using deceptively similar marks for ayurvedic products. The Court found a clear risk…
Intellepedia · 9 Dec 2025
In the case of Everest Entertainment LLP vs. Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar, the Bombay High Court considered whether copyright subsists in the title Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy, and whether…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 8 Dec 2025
The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte injunction to Adidas in a trademark infringement and passing-off case concerning counterfeit socks. The Court also appointed a Local Commissioner for…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 4 Dec 2025
The Delhi High Court clarified that prior trademark use is insufficient without proven goodwill in relevant trade or market. The decision in Suparshva Swabs v AGN International highlights…
Intellepedia · 24 Nov 2025
The Delhi Commercial Court ruled in favour of Carnatic Café in a trademark dispute with a Bengaluru restaurant using “CARNATIC.” The Court found clear infringement and upheld the…
Intellepedia · 20 Nov 2025
The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte injunction in favour of Promodome Communication Private Limited, restraining the defendant from using identical marks and domain names. The decision highlights…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 7 Nov 2025
Madras High Court pulls a split dispute into one forum, ordering transfer of the design cancellation petition to be heard with the passing-off suit under its IPD.
Intellepedia · 5 Nov 2025
The Delhi High Court upheld Hi-Tech Arai’s claim in the HTA trademark dispute, granting an interim injunction against the defendants for dishonest adoption and use of fabricated evidence.…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 30 Oct 2025