A well-known trade mark deserves protection against unauthorised use across all categories of goods and services. It flows from its exalted reputation, and […]
Why Well-Known Marks Need That Extra Protection
Trademark
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 […]
Invocation of Urgent Relief Not a Pretext to Circumvent Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015: Allahabad High Court
Introduction The Commercial Courts Act was enacted in 2015 to improve efficiency and reduce delays in deciding commercial cases. In the course of […]
TM rights in ‘Shakti Bhog’ controversy amid insolvency proceedings
TM rights in ‘Shakti Bhog’ controversy amid insolvency proceedings Amid the ongoing criminal proceedings alleging fraud and money laundering against officers of the […]
Victory Score of the Mark “Premier League”: Analysing the Decision of the Delhi High Court
The Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court on January 22, 2024, upheld the registration of the mark “PREMIER LEAGUE” in favour […]
Delhi High Court Issues Ad Interim Injunction in Counterfeit Auto Parts Case
In a recent legal battle between Hero Investcorp Private Limited and Anr vs Diamond Autos, the Delhi High Court has issued a decree […]
Damages and Litigation Costs: Additive Emerging Reliefs Along with Injunction Orders in Counterfeit Cases
The menace of counterfeit and spurious products continues unabated, but recent trends suggest that Indian courts are coming down upon counterfeiters with an […]
Gloster’s Appeal Allowed to Exclude Trademark from the List of Assets in Insolvency Proceedings
In the recent matter of Gloster Cables Ltd v. Fort Gloster Industries Ltd. & Others, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain heard an […]
Appeal Fails Due to Lack of Confusion in Pictorial Representation or Phonetic Sound of Work Marks
The Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru, recently heard an appeal filed by M/s Sasken Technologies Limited against the order dated 20.01.2021 passed in I.A. […]