The Delhi High Court has recently allowed the registration of the numerical mark ‘2929’ for cosmetic products. The Court stated that numerals can function as any other trademarks if they are distinctive. In the case, the Court overturned the decision of the Registrar of Trademarks that rejected the 2929 mark on the ground that numeral marks are not distinctive and therefore, cannot be registered.
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Trademark Application Refusal Overturned in Mocemsa Case
Introduction In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of M/S. Mocemsa Care ("Mocemsa") in its appeal against the trademark application refusal...
Read more about Trademark Application Refusal Overturned in Mocemsa CaseThe Battle for Respect continues: Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial
The Delhi High Court addressed the appeals in the Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan Financial trademark dispute. The case involved phonetic similarity, consumer confusion, and corporate branding rights. The Court maintained the status quo, requiring disclaimers in advertisements and setting a final hearing for April 2025.
Read more about The Battle for Respect continues: Sammaan Capital v. Svamaan FinancialA battle for respect : Svamaan Financial Takes on Sammaan Capital in Trademark case
In a significant trademark dispute, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Svamaan Financial Services, granting an interim injunction against Sammaan Capital Limited and its affiliates. The Court found that the defendants’ marks were deceptively similar to Svamaan, potentially misleading consumers. The ruling reinforces the importance of brand identity and legal recourse in financial services.
Read more about A battle for respect : Svamaan Financial Takes on Sammaan Capital in Trademark caseADIDAS kicks up a storm, wins 5 lakhs in Trademark infringement case
Adidas AG successfully sued Jai Prakash for trademark infringement and passing off, securing a permanent injunction and Rs. 5 lakh in damages. The Delhi court recognized the unlawful use of Adidas trademarks, including “Three Stripes” and “Trefoil,” for selling counterfeit products in Karol Bagh, Delhi.
Read more about ADIDAS kicks up a storm, wins 5 lakhs in Trademark infringement caseCOCOMELON spells a ‘Melon’cholic end for Copycat Competitors
The Delhi High Court ordered the cancellation of a deceptively similar COCOMELON trademark registered by the respondent. Treasure Studio Inc., the creators of the globally recognized children’s brand, successfully secured relief, ensuring stronger protection for its distinctive trademark and intellectual property rights.
Read more about COCOMELON spells a ‘Melon’cholic end for Copycat CompetitorsPolo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement dispute
The Delhi District Court granted a permanent injunction to Polo Lauren Company L.P. against Landmark Traders and Mystic Emin Private Ltd., holding that the defendants infringed Polo’s trademarks. The case highlighted the test for trademark infringement and emphasized the presumption of confusion in identical marks and the need to prove confusion for deceptively similar marks.
Read more about Polo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement disputeImporters Watch Out! Tag Heuer times out counterfeit watches
Tag Heuer S.A. successfully secured a court order for the destruction of counterfeit watches imported by Tinya International. The court awarded Rs. 5,00,000 in damages, plus further compensation, after finding clear evidence of trademark infringement. The ruling underscores the consequences of importing counterfeit goods and highlights the benefits of trademark protection and mediation.
Read more about Importers Watch Out! Tag Heuer times out counterfeit watchesLacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Lacoste in its trademark infringement suit against Crocodile International. Lacoste was granted a permanent injunction to prevent Crocodile International from using a deceptively similar crocodile logo in India, with the Court ruling that Lacoste’s trademark rights had been violated. Crocodile International was also ordered to submit statements of profits made since 1998.
Read more about Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of TrademarkEvecare Trademark: Himalaya’s Prior Use Prevails Over Wipro’s Class Differentiation
The Delhi High Court dismissed Wipro’s appeal, upholding an interim injunction favoring Himalaya Wellness in the ‘Evecare’ trademark dispute. The court found that Wipro’s use of the identical mark for its female hygiene product created a likelihood of confusion with Himalaya’s Ayurvedic uterine tonic, which had been in use since 1997. The decision emphasized the precedence of prior use over trademark registration in cases of passing off.
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