Well-Known Trade Mark Protection Across Classes: ACC Case Ruling
ACC Limited sued ACC Steel Pvt. Ltd. over TMT bars sold under "ACC TMT 500". On appeal, the Karnataka High Court considered whether a well-known trade mark registered…
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PAAKASHALA Brand Wins Trademark Injunction: Karnataka HC Rules Against Descriptive Use Defense
In a dispute over the restaurant brand PAAKASHALA, the Karnataka High Court restrained a Mysuru outlet from using a similar name. The Court found that the plaintiff, a…
Karnataka High Court breaks barriers on accessibility at Intellectual Property office in landmark ruling
The Karnataka High Court’s recent ruling mandates the Indian Intellectual Property Office to implement comprehensive accessibility measures for Persons with Disabilities. This judgment serves as a significant move…
Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case
The Karnataka High Court in the Bizotico case addressed the balance between employee rights and business confidentiality following allegations of misuse of trade secrets and defamation. The court…
Karnataka High Court to form IP Division: Sub-Committee notified
The Karnataka High Court has announced steps to establish an IP Division by forming a dedicated sub-committee to draft relevant rules. This notification brings Karnataka in line with…
Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn
The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of Hamsalekha, confirming that authors retain moral rights and the ability to seek name credit, even after assigning rights to IPRS.…
Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit
This post discusses recent Indian cases on trademark misuse across social media, distributor trademark rights, and procedural nuances of rectification petitions after infringement suits. The analysis highlights significant…
Weekly Trademark Updates
This week’s trademark updates highlight major legal decisions, new GI tag grants in Uttar Pradesh, and a case involving the protection of Amitabh Bachchan’s personality rights. The updates…
Latest Updates on Antitrust – May 2022
This article reviews key antitrust updates from May 2022, focusing on the CCI’s investigations into Whatsapp and Google. It also analyses US legislative efforts to address digital advertising…