Trademark Squatting is a term that has evolved in this era. It is a tactic by unscrupulous entities wherein they apply for trademarks […]
Trademark Squatting: Bane of a Legitimate Trademark Owner
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Fine words butter no parsnips, nor apparently chicken
On 16 January 2024, a hearing in the case of Rupa Gujral and Ors v Daryaganj Hospitality Private Limited and Ors saw the opening salvos […]
A RIX-Taker: The Standard of Care in the Pharmaceutical Sector
Introduction In a significant reaffirmation of principles concerning trademark confusion and deception within the pharmaceutical domain, the Delhi High Court has recently revisited […]
Google Ad Words Do Not Infringe Trademarks: Google LLC vs MakeMyTrip.com
In present times, a brand’s business is judged by the scope of its advertisement through various platforms, including search engines such as Google. […]
Jurisdictional Certainty vis-a-vis the Powers of High Courts under the Trade Marks Act, 1999
The definition of the term High Court allows for certainty regarding the territorial jurisdiction of the High Courts. However, the Tribunal Reforms Act, […]
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], […]
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 […]