Old Invoices, New Trouble: Prior Use Trumps Registration in ATHERMAL Case
In a dispute over the mark ATHERMAL used on welding safety goods, the Delhi High Court set aside a trial court interim injunction against Amit Bansal, finding that…
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Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (July 13–20, 2025)
Zodiac meets zero-nonsense legal tips: this IP horoscope arms Indian founders and creatives with sharp, actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyright for the week ahead. No legal…
‘Parliament’ Isn’t Just for Politicians
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the use of "Parliament" as a trademark does not violate the Emblems and Names Act if used as a common noun.…
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…
Monster Energy falls short of “Energy for the ‘Trademark’ Journey”
The Madras High Court rejected Monster Energy’s trademark application, finding "Energy for the Journey" was generic and lacked distinctiveness. The decision clarifies the legal threshold for trademark registrability…
Another Dis’connected’ order by the registry, set aside by the Court
The Calcutta High Court set aside a trademark refusal for Electronica India due to lack of reasoning and significant procedural lapses, instructing the registry to provide a fresh…
The Delhi High Court directs the Examiner to advertise the ‘Bharat’ mark after examining all the objections.
The Delhi High Court remitted the ‘Bharat’ trademark application to the Examiner for reconsideration, focusing on unresolved Section 11(1) objections. The Court clarified that the application must be…
Trademark refusal without notice and ‘40’ suffix similarity
Two recent Delhi High Court rulings clarify the consequences of unserved opposition notices and the assessment of trademark similarity based on numeric suffixes. The post analyses both decisions…
Latest Trademark Law Decisions in India: Key Rulings and Insights – 2023
This post analyses recent trademark law decisions in India, focusing on distinctiveness, registration, and infringement based on 2023 judicial rulings. The discussed cases offer valuable insights for legal…
Indian Courts on Trademark Law: Key Decisions Review – Part 8
This review discusses recent Indian court decisions that clarify trademark distinctiveness and registration, focusing on notable cases like NATURE'S VARIETY, Kavach, and Oleev Active. The analysis highlights the…