Delhi High Court passes order restraining the use of trademark “TOWER” for manufacture and sale of Dry fruits

The Delhi High Court has restrained the use of the TOWER trademark on dry fruits, finding a risk of consumer confusion and breach of a prior undertaking. The order clarifies trademark enforcement boundaries and highlights the importance of respecting agreed limitations in Indian IP disputes.

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Use of mark “NOVYA” for selling ‘Ghee’ amounts to passing off and infringement of the mark “NOVA”

The Delhi High Court ruled that selling ghee under the mark NOVYA constitutes passing off and infringement of the registered NOVA trademark. The Court’s decision imposed a permanent injunction and penalty on the Defendant for contempt, highlighting the importance of trademark protection in the dairy sector.

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Prosecution History Estoppel applies to trademark cases, confirms the Bombay High Court.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that prosecution history estoppel extends to trademark cases, impacting a party’s rights based on prior representations. Full disclosure of all prosecution material is required in trademark litigation for fair adjudication.

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Interesting Trademark Cases involving ‘Biriyani King’, ‘MI Sumeet’, and ‘Toofan’ Marks

This post examines recent trademark cases from the Delhi, Calcutta, and Madras High Courts, focusing on injunctions and rectification. The analysis underlines the significance of registration and consistent trademark use for legal protection in India.

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Chand-z Vs. Chand-A For Lungis: Chand-A trademark is not infringing as the use is honest and concurrent, says the Madras High Court.

The Madras High Court ruled that the Chand-A trademark for lungis is not infringing due to honest and concurrent use. The decision clarifies key principles for establishing such use in trademark disputes.

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Use of the Trademark ‘Candlelight’ for Musical Concerts restrained by the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against the use of the ‘Candlelight’ trademark for concerts, siding with Fever Labs in a passing off dispute. The ruling highlights the protection of unregistered but distinctive trademarks in India’s live entertainment sector.

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Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit

This post discusses recent Indian cases on trademark misuse across social media, distributor trademark rights, and procedural nuances of rectification petitions after infringement suits. The analysis highlights significant judicial observations and established legal principles.

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