Calcutta HC rules notarized foreign documents valid without apostille in Marriott trademark opposition, reinforcing fair procedure and natural justice.
Gaurav Mishra · 22 Dec 2025
The Delhi High Court held that procedural lapses, such as failing to file an original affidavit on time, cannot justify abandonment of trademark opposition if there is clear…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 11 Jul 2025
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…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 16 Jun 2025
The Delhi High Court cancelled the F1 trademark held by Formula One in Class 36 for non-use in India, following Epifi’s rectification petition. The decision reaffirms that trademark…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 10 Jun 2025
The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal by Raghuvar (India) Limited against the registration of the ‘JAI HANUMAN’ trademark, underscoring the importance of territorial use evidence in opposition…
Benita Alphonsa Basil · 12 May 2025
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…
Intellepedia · 10 Sep 2024
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that only officers with quasi judicial authority may issue binding trademark orders under the Trade Marks Act. Orders passed by unauthorized officials…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 2 Sep 2024
The Madras High Court remanded a trademark dispute involving Prem Biyani and Zee Entertainment, focusing on class distinctions and the status of well-known marks. The judgment highlights the…
Intellepedia · 12 Jun 2024
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…
Intellepedia · 21 May 2024
The Delhi High Court refused to remove trademark officers’ names from an order regarding delayed opposition filings. The judgment emphasises the need for transparency and adherence to limitation…
Intellepedia · 17 May 2024