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Battle over Khan Chacha Trademark

The Battle over “KHAN CHACHA” Trademark

The Delhi High Court, recently granted an ex parte interim injunction to the plaintiff Gupta And Gupta Pvt Ltd, restraining the defendants from using the mark “KHAN CHACHA”. The court observed that in cases involving trademarks or copyrights, an injunction is usually granted regardless of any delay in taking a legal action. This blog is a summary of the case so far. Continue Reading The Battle over “KHAN CHACHA” Trademark
February 27, 2023 Case Study, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 1019Views 1Like
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Unlock the Power of Branding: A Discussion on Trademark Registration for MSMEs and Start-Ups

Unlock the Power of Branding: A Discussion on Trademark Registration for MSMEs and Start-Ups

Learn how to unlock the power of branding with our exclusive discusssion on Trademark Registration for MSMEs and Start-Ups. Join senior partner Sanjeeth Hegde from BananaIP Counsels at our head office in Bangalore on February 17th, 2023, and gain insight into brand building dynamics, the importance of trademarks, and how to get one. This event is catered to key decision makers in FMCG, IT, Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, and Mechanical industries and there are limited seats available – register now! Continue…
February 8, 2023 Intellectual Property, Press Release, Trademarks 0Comment 733Views 0Like
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Can NFTs in Virtual Space Infringe ‘Real’ Trademarks?

Can NFTs in Virtual Space Infringe ‘Real’ Trademarks?

The trial in the case Hermès International v. Mason Rothschild [22-CV-384 (JSR) (S.D.N.Y. May. 18, 2022)] has begun on 30th January 2023 in the District Court of Southern District of New York. The case, the first of its kind, raises pertinent questions regarding the intersection between Trademark and Non-Fungible Tokens and the exception of artistic expressions under the Rogers Test. The discussion on the issues in the case has been summarised in this blog. Continue Reading Can NFTs in Virtual…
February 7, 2023 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 810Views 0Like
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Subway Loses Battle for Interim Injunction against Suberb

Subway Loses Battle for Interim Injunction against Suberb

This post details a case between U.S.-based company ‘SUBWAY’ and Infinity Foods LLLP over allegations of trademark infringement. The court dismissed the application for an interim injunction due to changes made by the defendants within a week, as they deemed there was no point of infringement. Continue Reading Subway Loses Battle for Interim Injunction against Suberb
January 24, 2023 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 1547Views 0Like
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GI Registration for Kashmiri Crafts: Delhi High Court Denies Interim Injunction on 'Schezwan Chutney' Trademark

GI Registration for Kashmiri Crafts: Delhi High Court Denies Interim Injunction on ‘Schezwan Chutney’ Trademark

This news has been prepared by Trademark Team at BananaIP Counsels to provide an overview of the latest developments in trademark law. Highlights include the Delhi High Court denying an interim injunction on the ‘Schezwan Chutney’ trademark, the similar pattern registered as a design does not disentitle trademark registration, no claim of trademark protection over words alone for ‘SANJHA CHULLAH’, and Kashmiri Crafts in line for Geographical Origin Stamps. These recent judgments by courts show the importance of your brand’s…
January 16, 2023 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 781Views 0Like
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Delhi HC Summons Triller, PEMRA Raids Cable Operators Over Indian Content, Adeia Inc. & FetchTV Renew IP Licensing Agreement

Delhi HC Summons Triller, PEMRA Raids Cable Operators Over Indian Content, Adeia Inc. & FetchTV Renew IP Licensing Agreement

Stay up to date with the latest news related to copyright infringement, PEMRA raids and IP licensing agreements. Read this post to learn more about Delhi High Court’s summons of Triller in a copyright infringement case filed by Yash Raj Films, PEMRA’s raid on Islamabad cable operators for airing illegal Indian content and Adeia Inc.’s media IP licensing agreement renewal with FetchTV for entertainment services in Australia. Continue Reading Delhi HC Summons Triller, PEMRA Raids Cable Operators Over Indian Content,…
January 16, 2023 Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law, Social Media Law, Trademarks 0Comment 2138Views 0Like
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Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates are as follows – PhonePe' vs 'DIGIPE' - Madras High Court grants interim relief to the plaintiff PhonePe Private Limited, the plaintiff, has been in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) business since 2016. DigiPe Fintech Private Limited, the defendant filed an application for registration of the mark "DIGIPE" in September 2022 even after being issued a legal notice by PhonePe. The Madras High Court has temporarily restrained defendant from using its mark 'DIGIPE' following a trademark infringement…
January 7, 2023 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 1062Views 0Like
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Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates are as follows –   Delhi HC grants interlocutory injunctive reliefs for infringing the trademark of Radio Mirchi Radio Mirchi, the plaintiff claimed to be the registered owner of the device mark “Mirchi” under the brand name “Sunday Suspense” on various webpage/web link/application/intermediary platform. The defendants, Tuneincom and others, were alleged to have engaged in unauthorized and illegal broadcasting, transmission and communication of the plaintiff’s copyrighted audio content. It was observed as a prima facie case of infringement.…
December 30, 2022 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 836Views 0Like
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Yezdi Trademark Case - Why Companies Should Be Wary During Winding Up

Yezdi Trademark Case – Why Companies Should Be Wary During Winding Up

The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that Boman R. Irani of the Rustomjee Group had obtained the trademark Yezdi from Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd. in bad faith, thus making all trademarks and registration certificates issued to him void and requiring him to pay costs associated with utilising and distributing the mark during winding up proceedings. Continue Reading Yezdi Trademark Case – Why Companies Should Be Wary During Winding Up
December 27, 2022 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 1149Views 0Like
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Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates are as follows –   Delhi High Court says 'Rooh Afza' trademark to be given high degree of protection An appeal was moved by manufacturers of Rooh Afza against rejection of its application seeking an interim injunction against Sadar Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., who infringed their trademark. The Court observed that "Rooh Afza" had acquired immense goodwill over the years and had served as the "source identifier" for the sharbat being manufactured by Hamdard National Foundation(India) and Hamdard Dawakhana…
December 23, 2022 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 715Views 0Like
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