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Trademark

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 […]

Loaded with Cheese and Deception?- Dominick Pizza Permanently Restrained From Using Mark Deceptively Similar To Domino’s

October 5, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction On September 26, 2023, the Delhi High Court handed down a permanent injunction against a pizza outlet located in Ghaziabad. This injunction prohibits the […]

Living Media India Limited vs. AABTAK CHANNEL.COM and the Dominant Mark Dilemma

October 4, 2023 Anil Shete 1

Case: Living Media India Limited & Anr. vs. AABTAK CHANNEL.COM (John Does) & Ors. Case Citation: CS(COMM) 193/2022 & I.A. 4841/2022 in the High Court […]

Gujarat High Court Upholds Necessity of Registrar’s Opinion on Trademark Infringement in Police Search & Seizure Cases

September 24, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

In a significant ruling in the case of Mihir Surendrabhai Shah v. State Of Gujarat,[1] the Gujarat High Court has cemented the principle necessitating the […]

Carlton Shoes Ltd. and Ors. vs. VIP Industries Ltd.

September 23, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/4605/2023Jurisdiction: High Court of DelhiDate of Decision: July 17, 2023Hon’ble Judge: Jyoti Singh, J. Acts/Rules/Orders: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) – Order […]

In the Nick of Time: Madras High Court Analyses ‘Relevant Date’ in Trademark Infringement Lawsuits

September 19, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In the domain of intellectual property law, establishing the relevant date for substantiating allegations of trademark infringement and passing off is of utmost significance. […]

Workshop on Trademark Search and Opinion

September 17, 2023 admin 0

Greetings from THE IP PRESS! Learn how to conduct effective searches and share accurate opinions with clients. Join us for this free workshop on Trademark Search […]

The Battle of Composite Labels: ‘d mart’ vs. D MART – Unravelling the Trademark Conflict

September 17, 2023 admin 0

Introduction In a judgment titled “Dolphin Mart Private Limited Vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited & Anr.” the Hon’ble Delhi High Court while denying interim injunction to […]

Lights, Camera, and Trademarks: Exploring the brands placement in the Entertainment Industry

September 14, 2023 Manya Jain 0

With a rise in OTT content and on-demand videos, in this dynamic landscape of entertainment, the convergence between brands and creative content has become a […]

Certificate Course on Trade mark Law and Advocacy- 1st to 31st October 2023

September 7, 2023 admin 0

Introducing our Certificate Course on Trademark Law and Advocacy! 📜 Are you ready to embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Trademark Law […]

RSPL Health Private Limited v. Reckitt and Colman (Overseas) Hygiene Home Limited and Ors.

September 6, 2023 Anil Shete 1

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5548/2023 Introduction: In the High Court of Delhi, the case of RSPL Health Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as the “Appellant”) versus Reckitt […]

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

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

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

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

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

Prior art search includes:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

India is a member of:

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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