Trademark Licensing vs. Assignment: Madras HC on ROYALCHEF Dispute
The Madras High Court ruled that the licensing of the ROYALCHEF trademark does not restrict the licensor’s rights. In a dispute between Quality Chef Agro Foods and ADF…
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‘Big Dipper’ trademark infringement case, ruling on transborder reputation and importers’ rights
The Delhi High Court ruled on a trademark dispute between ‘Big Dipper’ and ‘Big Deeper,’ setting aside an ex parte injunction. The case centered on the assertion of…
Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda
The Madras High Court set aside the registration of the Garuda mark, citing a likelihood of confusion with SIECO’s prior Eagle trademark. The court found that the marks’…
“CLARIWASH” Cleans Up: L’Oréal’s Trademark appeal drenched
The Delhi High Court dismissed L'Oréal’s appeal against the CLARIWASH trademark, finding no deceptive similarity or grounds for cancellation. Procedural errors during examination were not considered sufficient for…
Evecare Trademark: Himalaya’s Prior Use Prevails Over Wipro’s Class Differentiation
The Delhi High Court dismissed Wipro’s appeal against an injunction favouring Himalaya’s prior use of the EVECARE trademark. The court held that prior user rights and likelihood of…
Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz
The Madras High Court examined the issue of phonetic similarity in a trademark dispute involving ‘LITTLE EINSTEINS’ and ‘LITTLE EINSTEINZ’. It held that the Respondent’s mark was deceptively…
Delhi HC Orders Institute of Cost Accountants of India to Remove ICAI Acronym
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Institute of Cost Accountants of India cannot use the ICAI acronym, recognising the trademark rights of the Institute of Chartered…
Weekly Trademark Updates
This bulletin presents key trademark updates, including court-referred mediation in the CHAAYOS case and amicable settlement in the Coke Studio dispute. It also addresses international and domestic trademark…
PhonePe and BharatPe Lock Horns, Diablo Trademark in Dispute and more
This bulletin examines significant trademark disputes, including PhonePe versus BharatPe and the Diablo trademark opposition, alongside updates in geographical indications and domain name disputes. The analysis offers objective,…
Chanel Unsuccessful Against Huawei, Adidas Unveils Yoda Shoes, and more
This bulletin covers significant trademark disputes involving Chanel, Huawei, and Facebook, along with licensing updates from Adidas and Casetify. It also highlights recent Indian trademark and GI developments,…