Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

The Delhi High Court has restrained Grasp Engineering from using the VOLVO trademark for pumps, recognising VOLVO as a well-known mark in India. This case highlights the importance of trademark protection and the legal remedies available to established brands.

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VIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in India

The Delhi High Court declared VIVO a well-known trademark in India after finding infringement and passing off by an adhesive manufacturer. The Court issued a permanent injunction and set out legal criteria for determining well-known status and trademark protection under Indian law.

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Lights out for “Everyday” Lighters : Injunction in favour of EVEREADY

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against KSC Industries, restraining them from using the EVERYDAY mark, which was found similar to Eveready’s well-known EVEREADY trademarks. The Court considered visual, structural, and phonetic similarities and recognised the potential for consumer confusion.

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ISKCON Declared as a Well-Known Trademark, Booking.com isn’t Generic, Held by US Supreme Court, and more

The bulletin covers ISKCON’s recognition as a well-known trademark, the US Supreme Court’s decision on Booking.com, and notable brand licensing and GI updates. Legal developments are presented with clarity and objectivity by BananaIP’s trademark experts.

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IPAB Rules BSA Well-Known, Cartier’s Battle for Love, Tirur Betel Leaf GI and other news

The post reviews key trademark developments, including Indian trademark office trends and the IPAB’s well-known status for BSA. It also covers international disputes such as Cartier’s case in Singapore and the GI application for Tirur Betel Leaf, presenting objective, factual news for legal professionals.

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How to Determine Well Knownness of a Trademark – Part 1 -Trade Marks Act, 1999

This post discusses the key statutory and judicial factors for determining the well knownness of a trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It highlights the legal criteria and relevant case law, emphasising the need for jurisdiction-specific evidence.

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