One of the critical areas of intellectual property law is how to protect a brand when it is not registered. Unregistered trademarks play […]
Dissecting The Enforcement Of Unregistered Marks In Passing Off Matters In India
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The Soaring Reach Of Trademark Protection In The Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is one of the most brand-intensive sectors globally. Airlines not only provide transportation services but also offer a comprehensive experience […]
A Name Of God, A Right To Use: When Religious Heritage Faces Modern IP Law
At the heart of this discussion lies a nuanced point of trademark law: can a term rooted in religious tradition, one that predates […]
Kerala HC To Trademark Owners: You Cannot Lock Up Common Words
Trademark law seeks to balance the protection of brand identity with the prevention of monopolies over common or descriptive language. Under Section 30(2)(a) […]
Generic Praise Cannot Be Owned: Delhi High Court Clarifies Trademark Limits For Laudatory Expressions
In Indian trademark jurisprudence, courts have consistently emphasised that not every appealing or expressive word can claim exclusive ownership. Terms that merely praise, […]
E-commerce Platforms Accountable For Curbing Counterfeits In The Growing Digital Age
The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed the retail landscape, providing consumers with unparalleled convenience and accessibility. However, this shift to digital platforms […]
Safeguarding Well-Known Trademarks In The Digital Age With Dynamic Injunctions And Summary Judgments
Established brand names are not only identifiers but also the means by which a business demonstrates reliability, quality, and goodwill. However, such brand […]
No Monopoly Over Themes: Bombay HC Rejects Copyright Claim On Dream Girl 2
In the case of Ashim Kumar Bagchi vs Balaji Telefilms Ltd. & Ors., the Bombay High Court addressed important questions about copyright infringement […]
Anchoring The Brand: Delhi High Court Protects ‘Cordelia’ From Hotel Copycats
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited, restraining Mr. Mukesh […]
Diss my products and I’ll see you in court
In Dabur India Limited v Patanjali Ayurved Limited and Anr, Delhi High Court dealt with comparative advertising and the limits of commercial speech in […]