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The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining Grand Chemical Works from selling cleaning products under the 'GAINDA' mark in trade dresses copying the distinctive get-up…
In the case of Yatra Online Limited v. Mach Conferences and Events Limited, the Delhi High Court examined whether a travel company could claim exclusive rights over the…
This post analyses the Indian legal stance on descriptive marks under the Trademark Act, 1999. It explains the criteria for their protection, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and secondary…
This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal…
This article examines the trademark protection of film titles in India, highlighting legal requirements and judicial precedents. It addresses the significance of secondary meaning and the impact of…
This post analyses whether flavour marks can be registered as trademarks under Indian and international law. It objectively examines legal hurdles and recent case law, providing a structured,…
This post examines major Indian legal cases on trademark protection of movie titles, focusing on secondary meaning and distinctiveness as essential criteria. It discusses industry registration practices and…
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…