Too good to be true: the ALPS Rosemary Water Trademark Infringement case
Delhi Court awards ₹10 lakh damages in ALPS GOODNESS trademark infringement case, holding sellers liable for counterfeiting and directing Flipkart to disable listings.
Unfair competition
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Use of e-Rickshaw Trademark ‘Yatri’ by Competitor Restrained
The Delhi High Court has issued an injunction restraining the use of the "YATRI" trademark and images by a competitor in the e-rickshaw industry. The decision addresses concerns…
Marc Salon’s Design Makes the Cut: Court Grants Injunction
The Delhi High Court has upheld an injunction protecting Marc Salon’s salon furniture designs against GM Sales, recognising their originality and market reputation. The Court found strong evidence…
Elvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell – Right of Publicity is Descendible
This post examines the landmark decision affirming the descendibility of Elvis Presley's right of publicity. It highlights how the court recognised the estate's authority to control and exploit…
Louis Vuitton – Food versus Fashion…
Louis Vuitton succeeded in a trademark infringement case against a South Korean restaurant with a similar name and logo. The court's decision under Korean law underscores the significance…
Beyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’
Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual…
Lionsgate v. Ameritrade: A classic case of copyright claims dressed in TM claims’ clothing
This post discusses the Lionsgate v. Ameritrade case, focusing on copyright and trademark claims related to the use of a famous Dirty Dancing line in advertising. The court…
Batmobile lawsuit: Copyright law, the real superhero
The Batmobile copyright lawsuit clarified the scope of character protection under US copyright law. The court held that DC Comics’ Batmobile is sufficiently distinctive for copyright, setting a…