In the case of Hindustan Unilever Limited v. RSPL Limited, underlining the fine line between comparative advertising and defamation, the Delhi High Court […]
Comparative Advertising Shouldn’t Leave A Stain On Brand Reputation
Trademark
Sufficiency of Disclosure Requirement – Indian Courts’ Perspective
The Examination Reports, e.g., First Examination Reports (FERs) and Hearing Notices issued by the Indian Patent Office, frequently raise objections on the sufficiency […]
Legacies must be respected and protected
In the recent landmark case of Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Anr v Dr Rajat Shrivastava and Ors, the plaintiffs, Sir Ratan Tata […]
Trade Mark Laws and Regulations India 2025
1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation 1.1 What is the relevant trade mark authority in your jurisdiction? The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade […]
The Colour of Invention: A Patent Denied for Abstract Theory
The case of Mr. Abhishek Sharma & Anr. vs Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs revolves around the rejection of a patent application […]
When Neem Met Power: The Trademark Showdown Between Arpita Agro and ITC
The dispute arose from a commercial falling-out between Arpita Agro and ITC over the use of trademarks and trade dress associated with the […]
The Face of Trademark Disputes: Protecting Brand Identity in India’s Beauty Industry
The petitioner, Manash Lifestyle Private Limited, a prominent player in the online beauty retail space through its platform PURPLLE.COM, sought the rectification and […]
Burberry’s Legal Battle Against Counterfeiters: Protecting Global Brand Integrity
The case involves a trademark and copyright infringement dispute initiated by Burberry Limited, a globally renowned luxury fashion brand, against multiple defendants, including […]
Striking hard against counterfeiters: Delhi court leverages Order VIII Rule 10 CPC for trademark and copyright protection
The Commercial District Court, Delhi, delivered a significant judgment in M/s Hindustan Unilever Limited vs Pramod Gupta & ors in CS (Comm.) No. […]
The Cough Syrup Clone War: KUKA’s Global Battle for Brand Identity
The plaintiff, known for its manufacturing and distribution of Ayurvedic, Unani, and herbal medicines, has operated under the brand “MULTANI” for decades. Among […]