Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration
The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the…
Trademark Infringement
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Introduction to Well-Known Trademarks and Trademark Dilution
The post explores well-known trademarks and the different forms of trademark dilution under Indian and international law. It discusses statutory definitions, key criteria, and legal distinctions relevant to…
Trans-border Reputation of Well Known Marks – Part IV
The post provides an analytical overview of transborder reputation for trademarks in India, discussing legal requirements and court approaches. It highlights the evidentiary standards foreign entities must meet…
Too much Success is Not Always Good: A Look at Genericization of Trademarks
The article explores how excessive success of a trademark can lead to its genericization, undermining its legal protection. It analyses Indian and international legal frameworks and provides notable…
MUCOSOLVIN confusingly similar to MUCOSOLVAN
The Delhi High Court addressed the trademark dispute between MUCOSOLVIN and MUCOSOLVAN, focusing on their deceptive similarity and consumer confusion. The judgment provides key insights into trademark protection…
What NOT to DO While Applying for a Trademark
Many businesses make critical mistakes while applying for trademarks in India, including neglecting due diligence and ignoring official objections. This post details what to avoid during the trademark…
Trademark Litigation: ‘Advantage’ of Settlement
Bayer and Cipla recently settled their trademark dispute over veterinary products, with Cipla agreeing to compensation and ceasing use of contested marks. This case illustrates how IP litigation…
Amazon in Trouble Over Prime, KFC to Franchise 61 More Outlets, Indori Poha Likely to Join GI Race and Other News
This bulletin details key trademark infringement cases, Indian trademark statistics, and KFC's franchising activities. It also covers Indori Poha's potential GI registration and recent brand licensing updates, providing…
Max Healthcare Defeats Maxcure Hospitals in Trademark Infringement, New US Trademark Rules for Foreign Applicants, Kingfisher Resurfaces in New Zealand and Other News
The latest trademark news covers Max Healthcare’s legal win over Maxcure Hospitals for trademark infringement and new US rules for foreign applicants. Key updates also include Kingfisher's licensing…
Swarovski’s Shining Trademark Win, Walmart Accused for Trademark Infringement, DPIIT Issues GI Logo, Tagline Usage Guidelines and Other News
This bulletin examines recent Indian and international trademark cases, brand licensing developments, and DPIIT's guidelines on GI logo usage. It provides structured legal updates and statistical analysis relevant…