Upon examination of representations received from various stakeholders the question as to whether it is essential to obtain a license for using sound […]
No license required for using the sound recordings during marriages
Author: Omesh Puri
Protecting designs – An Indian perspective
Under Indian design laws, a ‘design’ has been defined as “features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament or composition of lines or colour […]
Exxon Mobil Gets Favourable Order Against The Use Of The Mark EXON For Fire Extinguishers
The Calcutta High Court in its order dated September 27, 2018 has ruled in favour of Exxon Mobil in a suit filed for […]
Estoppel against invalidity in design infringement suits
Mr. Omesh Puri analyses the decision of the Delhi High Court relating to Estoppel against invalidity in design infringement suits. Details of the […]
Can designs law protect graphical user interface?
Protecting graphical user interface (GUI) through design registration is still a grey area in India. Although the Indian Design Office follows the classification […]
YEZDI motorcycle vs YEZDI footwear – Delhi High court prima facie decides against YEZDI motorcycle
Who has not heard the name of legendary YEZDI motorcycle!!! At least amongst the motorcycle enthusiasts in India and probably worldwide, the name […]
No mini trial in temporary injunction application
Relying on the Supreme Court’s judgment in Anand Prasad Agarwalla v Tarkeshwar Prasad (2001 5 SCC 568), the Delhi High Court recently noted […]
Tire Tread Pattern a Non-Conventional Mark Awarded Conventional Protection
“Shape of goods” has always been a fascinating subject matter for both IP protection and enforcement. The right holders are often faced with […]
Progressive Developments At Indian Copyright Office
Continuing with the trend of using technology to bring more transparency and to transform India into a digital empowered society, the Indian Copyright […]
Prior use trounces unsubstantiated trans-border reputation
After the Whirlpool Judgment, the Indian courts have been quite consistent in recognizing the trans-border reputation of a trademark thereby granting an injunction […]