IndiaMart, PUMA, Drop-Downs, and Intermediary Liability

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In a trademark infringement dispute between IndiaMART Intermesh Ltd. (“IndiaMART”) and PUMA SE (“PUMA”), the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court set aside a prior injunction restraining IndiaMART from offering the PUMA trademark as an option in its seller registration drop-down menu. The Court permitted IndiaMART to continue offering trademark-based menu items and search terms, subject to obligations regarding takedown of infringing listings.

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Indiamart cannot claim Intermediary Status, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has denied Indiamart intermediary status for failing to prevent trademark infringement of Puma on its platform. The ruling highlights the need for active due diligence by ecommerce intermediaries to avoid direct liability for IP violations.

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Puma Shoos Away a Trademark Infringer, New “Apple Watch Studio” Trademark for Customizable Watches, and more

This bulletin examines trademark infringement and brand licensing cases, including Puma’s court victory and Apple’s new trademark application. It also highlights recent franchising and domain name dispute updates in a clear, analytical manner.

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Weekly Trademark News Bulletin: Titan Wins Counterfeit Battle, 5 Mizo Shawls Gets GI Tag, PUMA Sprints for Dutee Chand and Other News

This weekly trademark news bulletin analyses recent legal victories, GI tag grants, and key brand licensing deals in India and abroad. The report offers factual insights into trademark infringement, geographical indications, and franchising trends.

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Emoji Burger Trade Mark, Puma Trade Mark Infringement, Paytm and India Post in a legal tiff and more

This bulletin examines major trade mark events in India, such as the Puma infringement case and the Paytm vs India Post dispute. It also discusses GI registration for Gobindobhog rice and recent trade mark statistics, providing an analytical perspective on current trends.

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