What’s in a Name: Decoding the Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry Suit
Introduction In a recent ruling, dated November 22, 2024, the Australian Federal Court’s appeals judges overturned its 2023 decision and recognized Katy Perry’s prior use […]
Trademark
The Polo Trademark Saga: The Power of a Global Icon
Trademarks are more than simply names; they are legacies that need to be protected, as demonstrated by the recent Polo/Lauren Company L.P. vs. Landmark Traders […]
Trademark Infringement and Hush Products
Trademark Law is essentially designed to protect the identity of a corporate brand from the unauthorized exploitation, likely to lead to consumer confusion or the […]
Trademark Classes and Product Differentiation
Introduction Trademarks play a very important role in the competitive world of commerce as such marks act as assets for various enterprises, providing a difference […]
How Do Unconventional Trademarks Impact Branding And Marketing Strategies?
Numerous brands are vying for consumers attention in today’s market. To stand out and be remembered businesses need to come up with unique strategies. One […]
Case Note on Lego Juris A/S Vs. Leo Foods
Madras High Court protects the well-known trade mark ‘LEGO’ from dilution Facts Lego Juris A/S, (hereinafter “Petitioner”) is a world-renowned manufacturer and seller of toys, […]
GUARDIANS OF THE BRAND: THE AMUL TRADEMARK SAGA IN THE DELHI HIGH COURT
The Delhi High Court recently ruled on a trademark infringement case involving the renowned ‘AMUL’ trademark, a household name in India synonymous with quality dairy […]
V FOR VICTORY; V FOR VIVO!
Recently, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Vivo Mobile Communication Co. Ltd vs. Jitendra Kumar Tiwari trading as Maa Vaishnavi Chemicals held […]
From Tradition to Trademark: BOROLINE Declared Well-Known
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHIDate of Decision: 7th August, 2024CS(COMM) 53/2019 & I.A. 2215/2021G.D. PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED vs. M/S CENTO PRODUCTS […]
Refurbishment and Reverse Passing Off: Can the Two Rs Coexist?
Introduction Climate action requirements have encouraged the concept of circular economy. The 3 Rs of circular economy are reduce, reuse and recycle. Refurbishment is part […]
Harmonizing Trademark Infringement Suits and Rectification Proceedings: ACloser Look at Jaquar and Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashirvad Pipes Pvt. Ltd.
The esteemed Delhi High Court has truly upheld its reputation as one of India’s most proactive High Courts in Intellectual Property Law decisions. With a […]
Understanding Personality Rights: Protecting Your Name and Likeness
We have recently seen various celebrities such as Yuvraj Singh, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor and recently Jackie Shroff filing a suit based on the concept […]
Decoding the forest fiasco: insights into the forest essentials vs. Baby forest trademark clash
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of intellectual property law, the Delhi High Court’s recent judgment in Mountain Valley Springs India Private Limited v. Baby Forest […]
AI voice cloning through the lens of copyright laws: challenges on the rights of singers
Introduction There is a gradual rise in AI and Deepfake technologies, the world has now begun to see moves of its use by the music […]
Interpretation Conundrum in Section 124 of the Trademarks Act
Introduction Trade Marks Act, 1999 was enacted to replace an earlier Act named Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1999. Section 124 in the 1999 […]
Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Yatri
Plaintiff through: Mr. Neeraj Grover, Mr. Yatin Chadha, Mr. Mayank Chadha, Mr. Gurvinder Singh, Ms. Shikha Sagar and Ms. Dolly Luthra and Ms. Ekta Mahendra, […]
The Olfactory Odyssey: A Journey from Nose to Laws of Various Jurisdictions
INTRODUCTION An article that delves into a world where the law meets the nose, and our sense acts as our guide while we navigate the […]
Trademark UNO: Flipping the Script with Reverse Passing Off
Exploring Reverse Passing Off with UNO Reverse The litigation between Western Digital Technologies Inc. and Geonix International Private Limited revolves around assertions of trademark infringement […]
Trademark Infringement or Digital Advertising? Insights from Google v. MakeMyTrip
Introduction In a recent case of Google LLC v. MakeMyTrip, revolving around trademark infringement, wherein the Delhi High Court examined that whether using a trademark […]
Sweet Victory
As known to most Indian, in the country and abroad, the mere reference to “HALDIRAM” has conjured up images of delectable snacks, savoury sweets, and […]