The Delhi High Court ordered an influencer to take down disparaging videos about Complan’s sugar content, finding the statements misleading and damaging to Zydus’ trademark. The court highlighted the responsibility of influencers to ensure accuracy, particularly in health-related content.
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“CLARIWASH” Cleans Up: L’Oréal’s Trademark appeal drenched
The Delhi High Court dismissed L’Oréal’s appeal against the CLARIWASH trademark, finding no deceptive similarity or grounds for cancellation. Procedural errors during examination were not considered sufficient for removal, and the respondent’s prior use was recognised.
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The Delhi High Court reversed the abandonment of a trademark opposition after it was found the Registrar had served incorrect documents. The order restores the original proceedings, emphasizing procedural fairness in Indian trademark law.
Read more about Wrong Documents Served, Abandonment of Opposition Set AsidePrakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’
The Madras High Court cancelled a later identical trademark registration, upholding Prakash Pipes’ prior rights and extensive use. The Court found the later registration was malicious and reinforced the importance of trademark non-use provisions in India.
Read more about Prakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Himalaya in its trademark dispute with Vlado Sky over the “HIMALAYAN ORGANICS” mark. The order cited probable consumer confusion and risk of dilution of Himalaya’s established brand.
Read more about Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of HimalayaDISPOWAY Trademark Disposal Set Aside: Hearing Notice Not Received
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of the DISPOWAY trademark application due to non-receipt of the hearing notice. The case has been remanded for a fresh hearing and correction of the application’s status.
Read more about DISPOWAY Trademark Disposal Set Aside: Hearing Notice Not ReceivedDid Emerge Classes’ mark fail the ‘passing off’ test?
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court upheld an injunction against Emerge Classes in a trademark passing off dispute, emphasising goodwill and deceptive similarity. The Court found that overall similarity between the marks was likely to cause confusion among students.
Read more about Did Emerge Classes’ mark fail the ‘passing off’ test?Lost in the Inbox? Delhi High Court Saves Dabur’s Trademark Application
The Delhi High Court restored Dabur’s trademark application for Odonil Mystic Rose, citing procedural lapses by the Trade Marks Registry in serving the notice of opposition. The judgment reinforces the importance of fair opportunity and natural justice in trademark proceedings.
Read more about Lost in the Inbox? Delhi High Court Saves Dabur’s Trademark ApplicationNo more ‘Social’izing for Social chai
The Delhi High Court has restrained Social Chai from using the “SOCIAL” mark, finding trademark infringement and a likelihood of consumer confusion. The dispute highlights the importance of trademark protection in the restaurant industry.
Read more about No more ‘Social’izing for Social chaiTrademark removal only after notice, and Fly Hi/Timespro Injunctions
This post discusses key Indian trademark cases on removal and injunctions, with courts emphasising notice requirements for removal and granting injunctions against Fly Hi and Timespro infringers. The analysis highlights recent judicial trends in trademark protection.
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