The definition of the term High Court allows for certainty regarding the territorial jurisdiction of the High Courts. However, the Tribunal Reforms Act, […]
Jurisdictional Certainty vis-a-vis the Powers of High Courts under the Trade Marks Act, 1999
Updates
Delhi High Court Issues Permanent Injunction Order Against Usage of the Mark “Times Pro”
In a recent dispute between Bennett Coleman and Company Limited vs Timespro Consulting LLP & Ors [CS(COMM) 723/2022, I.A. 12370/2023 & I.A. 12371/2023], […]
India Announces Progressive Changes in Patents Rules, 2003
The Government of India, acting through the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Indian Patent Office, notified the […]
India’s Rise to Innovative Excellence: Achieving 100,000 Patents in One Year
The Hindustan Chamber of Industry and Commerce (HCIM) held a press conference on March 15, 2024, announcing numerous significant milestones in India’s intellectual […]
Serendipitous Invention – Dynamite
Introduction: The Three Princes of Serendip, where Serendip is the Classical Persian name for Sri Lanka, is a fairy tale in which the […]
Legal Battle Unravelled: The Story Behind ‘Dear Jassi’
In the recent legal clash between T-Series and Dreamline Reality Movies, Mohali [FOA No: 6386 of 2023], an appeal was filed by T-series […]
Aziwok vs Aziwake: Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Light of Rival Marks Being Closely Similar for Azithromycin
On November 16, 2023, in the matter of Dr Reddys Laboratories Limited vs Smart Laboratories Pvt Ltd. CS(COMM) 744/2023, the Delhi High Court […]
Why Well-Known Marks Need That Extra Protection
A well-known trade mark deserves protection against unauthorised use across all categories of goods and services. It flows from its exalted reputation, and […]
Distinctive pharma packaging needed to avoid harm
In the recent case of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited v SGS Pharmaceuticals (P) Limited, Delhi High Court granted relief to the plaintiff, Dr Reddy’s […]
Shielding Brands and Protecting Consumers in Light of Section 30(4) of the Trademarks Act, 1999
In this fast-paced world of trade and commerce, brands act as a lifeline of trust between businesses and consumers. However, when counterfeit products […]