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 […]
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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 […]
Well-Known Trademarks: Pliability of Indian Courts in brand protection and beyond
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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 […]