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…
trademark law
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Horizontal to Vertical inversion of letters not a ‘substantial amendment’ of trademark
Delhi High Court sets aside Registrar’s cancellation of a trademark, ruling that vertical inversion of letters is not a substantial amendment under trademark law.
Dunlop Trademark Dispute: Eight Opposed Registrations Set Aside by Calcutta High Court
In a series of eight appeals concerning trademark oppositions filed by Dunlop International Limited against Glorious Investment Limited, the Calcutta High Court set aside orders passed by the…
All May Use “One for All” — But None May Own It
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal by Oswaal Books and Learnings Private Limited (“Oswaal Books”) challenging the refusal of their trademark application for…
Captain Morgan Prevails Over Captain Blue in Trade Mark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Diageo’s “Captain Morgan” trademark, rejecting the registration of “Captain Blue” due to deceptive similarity and absence of bona fide…
Numerical Trademarks and Their Registrability: A Review of the 2929 Case
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…
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 by the Trade…
The 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…
A 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 directs cancellation of “STAR” Trademark for lack of honest and concurrent use
The Madras High Court cancelled the STAR trademark held by S Star Trading Co., recognising the Petitioner’s prior use and distinctiveness. The Court found the Respondent’s adoption of…