KENT can’t do it! Court proves it’s not a big FAN of Kent’s Brand Stretch, backs prior use

Dramatic illustration of a faceless judge in robes holding two swirling forces, used in the KENT trademark dispute blog to depict the court weighing Kent RO’s brand expansion against Kent Cables’ prior use claim over fans. Featured image for article: KENT can’t do it! Court proves it’s not a big FAN of Kent’s Brand Stretch, backs prior use

In the case of Kent Ro Systems Limited v. Kent Cables Private Limited, two businesses using the same mark KENT clashed over who could sell fans under that mark. One side relied on its strong reputation in water purifiers and home appliances. The other relied on earlier adoption of KENT for electrical goods and evidence of fan sales over several years. The Division Bench upheld the interim restraint against Kent RO and left the final rights to be decided at trial.

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Decades of Himalaya’s Goodwill Shield PILEX Trademark from Deceptive Use

Text says “PILEX” by Himalaya Stands Tall Against Imitators, with mountains in the background and a hand holding a pill on the right. Featured image for article: Decades of Himalaya’s Goodwill Shield PILEX Trademark from Deceptive Use

The Calcutta High Court’s Intellectual Property Rights Division upheld Himalaya’s trademark “PILEX”, citing decades of goodwill and market presence. With the defendants ceasing use and offering an unconditional undertaking, the Court ordered relief and reinforced the legal significance of brand protection in pharmaceuticals.

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INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – Part 2

This post examines major Indian legal cases on trademark protection of movie titles, focusing on secondary meaning and distinctiveness as essential criteria. It discusses industry registration practices and landmark High Court decisions impacting the film industry.

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