The Bombay High Court has restrained Gleck Pharma from using XIGAMET for its diabetes product, finding it deceptively similar to Glenmark’s ZITA-MET. This decision highlights the Court’s heightened scrutiny in pharmaceutical trademark cases to prevent consumer confusion and associated health risks.
Read more about Diabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark ScrutinyTag: Trademark Infringement
Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?
The Delhi High Court enforced an injunction against BETNEVIN, holding it infringed Glaxo’s BETNESOL trademark. The Court clarified that infringement can be determined in execution proceedings to enforce trademark decrees in India.
Read more about Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?Emami vs Unilever : Court says No “Glow” to Unilever’s “Handsome”
The Calcutta High Court examined Emami’s claims against Unilever over the use of “Handsome” in skincare branding. While trademark infringement was not established, the Court found grounds for passing off and ordered Unilever to cease using the contested mark.
Read more about Emami vs Unilever : Court says No “Glow” to Unilever’s “Handsome”Court says infringing brand ‘Double Kabooter’ Jaa Jaa Jaa
The Delhi High Court ordered the cancellation of the DOUBLE KABOOTER trademark, citing prior use and deceptive similarity with DABAL KABUTER BRAND. This case highlights the importance of accurate trademark claims and evidence in Indian law.
Read more about Court says infringing brand ‘Double Kabooter’ Jaa Jaa JaaSnack Wars: Haldiram’s Battle for Brand Supremacy
This post explores Haldiram’s successful legal action against trademark infringement, resulting in permanent injunctions and damages. It discusses the judicial recognition of Haldiram as a well-known mark, reflecting broader implications for brand protection in India.
Read more about Snack Wars: Haldiram’s Battle for Brand SupremacyLights out for “Everyday” Lighters : Injunction in favour of EVEREADY
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against KSC Industries, restraining them from using the EVERYDAY mark, which was found similar to Eveready’s well-known EVEREADY trademarks. The Court considered visual, structural, and phonetic similarities and recognised the potential for consumer confusion.
Read more about Lights out for “Everyday” Lighters : Injunction in favour of EVEREADYITC Protects “Gold Flake” Brand: Court Halts Sale of Deceptively Similar Cigarettes
The Delhi High Court has restrained several parties from selling cigarettes using deceptively similar marks to ITC’s Gold Flake brand, citing clear infringement and passing off. This decision underscores the judicial approach to protecting well-known trademarks in India.
Read more about ITC Protects “Gold Flake” Brand: Court Halts Sale of Deceptively Similar CigarettesNon-use of trademark is not a valid defense against injunction
The Delhi High Court ruled that non-use of a trademark does not automatically bar injunctive relief if deceptive similarity and consumer confusion are present. The Court emphasized that trademark protection persists despite periods of non-use, provided legal criteria for an injunction are satisfied.
Read more about Non-use of trademark is not a valid defense against injunctionNo more ‘Social’izing for Social chai
The Delhi High Court has restrained Social Chai from using the “SOCIAL” mark, finding trademark infringement and a likelihood of consumer confusion. The dispute highlights the importance of trademark protection in the restaurant industry.
Read more about No more ‘Social’izing for Social chaiExacting Standards for Pharma Trademarks and their Dominant Parts
The post discusses the high standards Indian courts apply to pharma trademark infringement, particularly the need to avoid consumer confusion between medicinal products. It highlights judicial reasoning and established legal principles on the scrutiny of dominant trademark parts in the pharmaceutical sector.
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