Polo rides to the finish line in trademark infringement dispute
The Delhi District Court decided in favour of Polo in a trademark infringement and passing off dispute against Landmark Traders and Mystic Emin Private Ltd. The judgment clarifies…
Trademark Law India
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Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!
The Delhi District Court ruled that "HOT MIX" is a generic, descriptive term and cannot be exclusively owned. The plaintiff’s claims for trademark infringement and passing off were…
Court Orders Take Down of Influencer’s Disparaging Videos and Posts about Sugar in Complan
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…
“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…
Wrong Documents Served, Abandonment of Opposition Set Aside
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…
Prakash 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…
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…
DISPOWAY 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…
Did 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…
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…