Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute
The Delhi High Court has restrained Grasp Engineering from using the VOLVO trademark for pumps, recognising VOLVO as a well-known mark in India. This case highlights the importance…
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Use of e-Rickshaw Trademark ‘Yatri’ by Competitor Restrained
The Delhi High Court has issued an injunction restraining the use of the "YATRI" trademark and images by a competitor in the e-rickshaw industry. The decision addresses concerns…
Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks
The Bengaluru court held that both Nandhini Deluxe and Hotel Nandini can continue using their trademarks as the word Nandini was found to be generic. Neither party proved…
VIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in India
The Delhi High Court declared VIVO a well-known trademark in India after finding infringement and passing off by an adhesive manufacturer. The Court issued a permanent injunction and…
VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles
The Delhi District Court granted VANS a permanent injunction against trademark infringement and counterfeiting by Mr. Gopal Goyal under the John Doe principles. The judgment emphasises the protection…
Ensure Diabetes Care’s Advertisement Disparages Horlicks Diabetes Plus, says the Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has restrained the circulation of Ensure Diabetes Care’s advertisement for disparaging Horlicks Diabetes Plus. The ruling addresses the limits of comparative advertising and highlights…
Good Karma prevails for Upakarma yet again, court affirms injunction against Trademark infringement
The Delhi High Court affirmed an interim injunction against Rasayanam for using packaging deceptively similar to Upakarma’s registered trademark for Shilajit. The Court reiterated that overall trade dress…
Pharma company’s buttery slip : Court Stops Trademark Infringement of ‘AMUL’
The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained Bio Logic from using the AMUL trademark on pharmaceutical products, recognising deliberate infringement and consumer confusion. Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers…
“Liv-52 versus Liv-40.” In the game of Trademarks you “Liv” or you die!
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Himalaya, finding AB Allcare’s use of Liv-40 and similar trade dress to be deceptively similar to Liv.52.…
Court Bans infringers from infringing “RAY-BAN”
The Delhi Court restrained Iswar Opticals and others from using marks deceptively similar to Ray-Ban, upholding Luxottica’s trademark rights. The judgment underscores the legal framework protecting famous marks…