Dispute Over a Flower: Goodwill in Relevant Trade
The Delhi High Court clarified that prior trademark use is insufficient without proven goodwill in relevant trade or market. The decision in Suparshva Swabs v AGN International highlights…
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Intra-Court Appeals Not Maintainable in Trademark Appeals: Calcutta High Court Interprets Section 100A CPC
In the case of Glorious Investment Limited vs Dunlop International Limited & Anr., the Calcutta High Court ruled that no intra-court appeal lies against an order of a…
Glucon-D and Glucon-C Trademark Suit: Court Says Pre-Litigation Mediation is Mandatory
In the case of Zydus Wellness Products Ltd. v. Karnal Foods Pack Cluster Limited, involving the trademarks "Glucon-D" and "Glucon-C", the Himachal Pradesh High Court reiterated that plaintiffs…
Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Flag Use Allowed as Court Finds No Prima Facie Trademark or Copyright Violation
In the case of G B Pachaiyappan vs Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the Madras High Court addressed claims of trade mark infringement, copyright infringement, and passing off against a…
Yatra Trademark Claim Rejected: No Monopoly Over Common Travel Terms, Says Court
In the case of Yatra Online Limited v. Mach Conferences and Events Limited, the Delhi High Court examined whether a travel company could claim exclusive rights over the…
Delhi High Court Remands Trademark Applications for Re-Examination
In the case of M/s Kamdhenu Limited v. Union of India & Ors., the Delhi High Court exercised suo moto jurisdiction under Article 226 to address procedural lapses…
Trademark Application Alone Not Enough for Infringement Suit
In Deepak Kumar Khemka v. Yogesh Kumar Jaiswal & Ors., the Delhi High Court held that filing a trademark application does not amount to trademark infringement. The Court…
Court delivers an ‘Iconic’ ruling in JOLLY RANCHER trademark dispute
Gujarat High Court quashes Shiv Textiles' trademark suit against Iconic IP Interests LLC for lack of Indian jurisdiction and no valid cause of action under CPC.
Delhi High Court Revives Crocs’ Passing Off Suits Against Bata, Liberty Over Shape Trademark
Delhi HC revives Crocs' passing off suits, affirming coexistence of design and common law rights. Bata, Liberty among accused in shape trademark dispute.
Trademark Registrations are Pan-India
The High Court reinstated an injunction in favour of Rainbow Hospitals, confirming that trademark registrations are pan-India in scope and shield brand owners from dishonest adopters, irrespective of…