Delhi High Court Cancels Registration in JBR Trademark Dispute

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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 order dismissing the opposition was set aside.

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BLUE JAYS vs BLUE-JAY: Delhi HC on Bad Faith and Trans-Border Goodwill

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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 in India. The ruling in BLUE JAYS vs BLUE-JAY underscores the need to prove use and goodwill within India to succeed in cancellation and passing off claims.

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Prior user rights prevail over subsequent registration, reiterates court

Cartoon-style image inspired by the Bollywood song "Saree Ke Fall Sa," featuring a woman (Sonakshi Sinha) in a neon green and pink saree and a man (Shahid Kapoor) in a grey outfit dancing against a blue background. Both are mid-step, with expressive hand gestures. Musical notes on the left include the text “Saree ke Fall ka match kiya re...” Featured image for article: Prior user rights prevail over subsequent registration, reiterates court

Delhi HC cancels ‘Ragini’ label for deceptive similarity and copied trade dress, upholding prior user rights of ‘Rani’/‘Rachna’ and ordering Section 57 rectification of the register.

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