The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Sebille Educations, asserting that phonetic similarity takes precedence over visual differences in the trademark dispute between “Little Einsteins” and “Little Einsteinz,” emphasizing the importance of protecting established brands from deceptively similar marks.
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Trademarks In The Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions From India Part – 2
In our ongoing series, "Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India," BananaIP Counsels brings forth Part - 2, highlighting critical judgments from the Indian...
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This running post provides a summary of the latest Trademark cases decided by courts in India in 2022: Lenskart Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Lenspark...
Read more about Latest Trademark Cases in 2022 – Part 4Phonetic Justice for Trademark
The article discusses the legal importance of phonetic similarity in trademark disputes, focusing on decisions from both the European Union and Indian courts. It examines statutory provisions and recent case law to illustrate how phonetic resemblance can result in trademark registration being denied to prevent consumer confusion.
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