Dr. Reddy's Laboratories opposed Nice Neotech's 'nice' mark for neonatal equipment, citing its pain-relief brand NISE. The Madras High Court examined whether phonetic similarity across pharmaceuticals and medical…
Gaurav Mishra · 5 Nov 2026
Delhi High Court refuses OLIVE trademark in Class 35, holding similarity with Class 25 marks and lack of proven prior user rights under Section 11.
Gaurav Mishra · 25 Feb 2026
The registration of the JBR trademark was cancelled after identity of marks and similarity of goods were found under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act. The Registrar’s…
Intellepedia · 30 Jan 2026
In Mr. Sumit Vijay & Anr. v. Major League Baseball Properties Inc. & Anr., the Delhi High Court clarified that global fame alone does not establish trademark rights…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 14 Jan 2026
In the case of M/s Kamdhenu Limited v. Union of India & Ors., the Delhi High Court exercised suo moto jurisdiction under Article 226 to address procedural lapses…
Intellepedia · 20 Aug 2025
The Delhi High Court dismissed CEAT’s appeal against the refusal of its FARMAX trademark, citing substantial delay and likelihood of confusion with prior marks. The court found the…
Intellepedia · 15 Apr 2024
This post discusses the key statutory and judicial factors for determining the well knownness of a trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It highlights the legal criteria…
Intellepedia · 30 Jun 2014