The Madras High Court examined the issue of phonetic similarity in a trademark dispute involving ‘LITTLE EINSTEINS’ and ‘LITTLE EINSTEINZ’. It held that the Respondent’s mark was deceptively similar, leading to rectification of the Trade Marks Register.
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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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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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