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Patanjali mired in controversy once again

Emami filed a legal case against Patanjali for alleged infringement of its Kesh King trademark and design. The Calcutta High Court issued an interim restraint before the parties reached a settlement.

Toyota Wins the ‘Prius’ Trademark Dispute

The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Toyota in the long-standing Prius trademark dispute. The judgment found the defendants’ use of the mark dishonest and detrimental to Toyota’s reputation, ordering damages and cessation of use.

Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute

The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Louis Vuitton by restraining a Ludhiana firm from using its registered trademarks on counterfeit products. The order marks a significant development in Indian trademark enforcement and underscores the importance of protecting luxury brands.

Sun Pharma’s big win against Cadila healthcare

The Madras High Court has granted Sun Pharma a permanent injunction against Cadila Healthcare over the VENIZ trademark, citing likelihood of confusion and infringement. The Court also ordered damages and profit accounting, underscoring the importance of trademark protection in the pharmaceutical sector.

Louis Vuitton – Food versus Fashion…

Louis Vuitton succeeded in a trademark infringement case against a South Korean restaurant with a similar name and logo. The court’s decision under Korean law underscores the significance of protecting well-known brands. This case highlights key legal principles in trademark and unfair competition law.

Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks

The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks ‘1001’ and ‘6004’ in a paint industry dispute. The decision clarifies that use of different numerals as trade marks does not automatically lead to infringement without deceptive similarity.

The SplitView Squabble

The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the challenges faced by developers in protecting proprietary marks amid overlapping functional features.

Beyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’

Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual property rights within the entertainment industry.

Lionsgate v. Ameritrade: A classic case of copyright claims dressed in TM claims’ clothing

This post discusses the Lionsgate v. Ameritrade case, focusing on copyright and trademark claims related to the use of a famous Dirty Dancing line in advertising. The court found that trademark claims were pre-empted by copyright law, highlighting the legal boundaries between these intellectual property rights.

EU Court rules against Mercedes-Benz: No Trade mark Infringement for Online Advertisements.

The EU Court held that Mercedes-Benz trademark infringement did not occur when online ads persisted despite the dealer’s efforts to remove them. The decision clarifies that liability for trademark misuse depends on control over the advertisement’s publication.