38 articles
This post analyses a Delhi High Court decision on the registrability of composite marks in trademark cancellation proceedings. It underscores the importance of assessing marks as a whole…
This note summarizes the Trade Marks Registry’s ‘Order of the Rose’ on registration of an olfactory trademark in India for rose-scented tyres. It explains the objections, the IIIT…
The Bengaluru Civil Court has permanently restrained former partners of Cothas Coffee from using the mark "COTHA" for coffee businesses, citing trademark infringement and lack of bona fide…
The Madras High Court rejected Monster Energy’s trademark application, finding "Energy for the Journey" was generic and lacked distinctiveness. The decision clarifies the legal threshold for trademark registrability…
The Madras High Court reversed the refusal of the FACT trademark for air and water purification products, noting clear sectoral distinctions from existing marks. The decision underscores the…
The Bombay High Court ruled that cryptic and uncommunicated orders by the Registrar of Trade Marks violate procedural fairness. The court mandated a fresh review of the trademark…
The Delhi High Court restored Dabur's trademark application for Odonil Mystic Rose, citing procedural lapses by the Trade Marks Registry in serving the notice of opposition. The judgment…
The Delhi High Court has declared Hermès’ “H” a well-known trademark in India after considering strong evidence of reputation and global recognition. This follows a ruling in a…
This article examines the consequences of not using a registered trademark in India, with reference to statutory provisions and judicial decisions. It details grounds for cancellation, exceptions, and…
The article offers an in-depth examination of well-known trademarks in India, detailing their legal recognition and protection under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It explains the statutory and…