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Trademark

Well-Known Trademarks: Pliability of Indian Courts in brand protection and beyond

March 30, 2024 admin 2

Extended Case Analysis on:Hermes International & Anr. v Crimzon Fashion Accessories (Delhi High Court, 2023/DHC/000961) Introduction This comment is pursuant to the case of Hermes […]

Mayur versus Mayuri: DHC allows Injunction for Saera Electric’s Trademark

March 22, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 1

Introduction The case of Saera Electric Auto Limited vs. Malak Techno Private Limited (CS(COMM) 223/2024) was heard in the High Court of Delhi on 14 […]

The Pride War: Decoding Deceptive Similarity in the Blenders Pride v London Pride

March 2, 2024 Aditi Agrawal 1

INTRODUCTION In a recent trademark dispute between competing whiskey brands, Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to pass a temporary injunction against the makers of ‘London […]

The Threshold for Determining Dishonest Adoption of Trademarks: Revisiting Tata Sia Airlines v. Vistara Home Appliances

February 27, 2024 Khangembam Alka 8

Introduction In a recent case, Tata Sia Airlines v. Vistara Home Appliances[1], the Divisional bench of the Delhi High Court determined that mere awareness of […]

The Issue of Trademark Disparagement and Freedom of Speech in the Era of Social Media Influencers

February 10, 2024 Yashica Dhawan 2

IntroductionIn the current times, the term “Social Media Influencer” has become the new trend for the youth. Social Media Influencers are those individuals who have […]

Guardians of Stardoms: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Personality Rights

February 6, 2024 Shreya Gupta 1

Read the part 1 here: https://www.theippress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5816&action=edit PART 2 The second part delves into the challenges AI presents to celebrities, artists, and lookalikes. It discusses the […]

In the Name of God! : Scrutinising Whether God’s Name Can Be Trademarked

January 29, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 1

Hmm…. Sounds like Blasphemy While the world of IPR is not exactly rid of complications and controversies, something that can truly ignite fires in this […]

Waving Trademarks: Can India’s National Flag Be Claimed for Commerce?

January 26, 2024 Amisha Mittal 1

As India celebrates its Republic Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the intricate legalities surrounding the national emblems, particularly the Indian National Flag, […]

Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors.

November 19, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5461/2023 Introduction: In the High Court of Delhi, the case of Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors. involves a […]

“Wait a Moment, Mr. Postman!”: Delhi High Court Analyses Section 57(4) and 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in the POSTMAN Trademark Infringement Case

November 17, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction The Delhi High Court appointed two amicus curiae to aid in determining whether a challenge to the defendant’s trademark could be considered under Section […]

British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks

November 15, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Introduction: The case of British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks revolves around the appellant, British Engines (UK) Limited, a UK-based […]

Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors.

November 11, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5310/2023 Introduction The case of Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors. revolves around a contentious issue in […]

Trademark Triumph: Fluke Corporation’s Victory in the DATAPAQ Case Analysis

November 9, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Name: Fluke Corporation vs. Registrar of Trademarks Case Citation: C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 47/2022, MANU/DE/5367/2023 Date of Decision: 16th August, 2023 CORAM: JUSTICE PRATHIBA M. SINGH Introduction […]

Examining phonetical Similarity: Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks

November 7, 2023 Anil Shete 0

In the matter of Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks, the Appellant, Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., sought registration of the word mark […]

“Exploring the Intersection of Trademark and Design: Safeguarding Visual Elements in Intellectual Property”

October 29, 2023 admin 0

The complex interplay between trademark and design law in the context of intellectual property law has been examined by courts on several occasions.  This piece […]

Case Analysis: BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks

October 24, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: 2023:MHC:3879 Introduction: In the case of BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks, the appellant, BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH, a […]

Legal Clash: Delhi High Court Halts Parle’s Use of ‘For The Bold’ Tagline in ‘B Fizz’ Drink Advertising Following PepsiCo’s Suit

October 20, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

INTRODUCTION: In a recent legal battle that has grabbed the attention and views of the whole Indian beverage industry, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court has […]

The Principle of “Use in Commerce”: As per the Abitron Case

October 11, 2023 Shreya Kapoor 0

Introduction In the dynamic world of trademark law, the principle of “use in commerce” serves as a cornerstone for establishing and protecting trademark rights. The […]

Vasundhra Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Vasundhara Fashion Jewelry LLP and Ors.

October 8, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Neutral Citation: 2023/DHC/4960 Decided On: 19.07.2023 Hon’ble Judge/Coram: Amit Bansal, J. Procedural History: The application filed by the plaintiff under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and […]

‘Insuring’ the Trademark: Delhi High Court Pronounces Victory for Coverfox and Acko Over Policy Bazaar

October 7, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In the case of Policy Bazar Insurance Web Aggregator & Anr. v. Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., the Delhi High Court on […]

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Singer Adele was sued for copyright infringement of which of her song?

Which was the first country to have a full-fledged copyright statute?

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

The 2017 movie Raabta was alleged to be a copy of the Telugu movie:

The Indian Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

Hint: Did you know Shahrukh Khan’s tattoo in Don2 was copyrighted?

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

The popular symbol for copyright ‘©’ originated in which country?

The letters 'ND' in the term 'FRAND' for SEP licensing mean:

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

The Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

The Central Government reviews the Secrecy directions under Indian patent act at the intervals of:

 

 

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

Taylor Swift was sued for copyright infringement for which of her song?

An important consideration for the grant of a patent of an invention is:

The time limit for filing PCT National phase application in India is:

Which of the following is not patentable under the Patents Act of 1970?

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) received the assent of President on:

What does a trademark protect?

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

The term "patent troll" was coined by the staff of which company?

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

The letters ‘FR’ in the term ‘FRAND’ for SEP licensing stands for:

Before the Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012), which statute governed the copyright
laws in India?

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

India is a member of:

Who is appointed as the WIPO's next Director-General on May 8, 2020, by the consensus of the member states of the (WIPO):

What is the period of protection of copyright granted in USA and UK?

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

A "3-D shape" of a product can be protected under:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

A patentee has a right to claim damages for infringement from date of:

Number of classes of ‘works’ under Indian Copyright Law:

A request for Foreign Filing License shall be disposed of by the Indian patent office within:

Economic Rights under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 are enumerated under:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

The minimum term of patent protection required as per TRIPS is:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

Ariana Grande faced Copyright Infringement lawsuit in January 2020 for which of her song?

Pre-grant opposition before the Indian Patent Office can be filed by:

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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Economic rights to performers for their performances fixed in audio-visual fixations were given in which international agreement?

'Prior art' in patent law includes

In "quid-pro-quo", quo stands for:

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in the year:

Beyonce and Jay Z were recently sued for copyright infringement for which of their song?

Prior art search includes:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

Can Disney sue a cakemaker for making an “Elsa” inspired cake?

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