The problem of counterfeiting, which especially involves the trademarks of another entity as their own, continues to be of major concern for India […]
NEW BALANCE between Manufacturing and Selling Counterfeit Goods
Trademark
Delhi High Court grants relief in PRESTIGE vs PARISTONE – a case of Design Piracy and Trade Dress Imitation
The Hon’ble Delhi High Court, vide its recent order dated October 19, 2023, in C.S. (Comm.) 915/2022, a suit for design and trademark […]
Red Bull Cuts Your Wings: The Discussion on Packaging and Colour Combinations
Recently, before the Delhi High Court, Red Bull (the Plaintiff) found themselves defending the unique colour combination they used on their products’ packaging. […]
Urgent Interim Relief as an Exception to the Rule under Section 12-A: The Case of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. v. Triller Inc.
The Plaintiff, Zee Entertainment, is a known entity in India’s media and entertainment sector that owns a large repertoire of copyrights in sound […]
Mom’s Magic faces backlash “Out of the Blue” by Good Day: The Principle of Anti Dissection versus Overall Similarities
In a recent trademark dispute, Britannia Industries Limited (Plaintiff) and ITC (Defendant) found themselves at odds over the packaging of their respective biscuit […]
When The Claim Of Disparaging Advertising Gets Far Too Stretched!
In a recent case, Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (“Plaintiffs”) brought a suit before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court […]
Delhi High Court’s Insightful Decision in favour of Japan Patent Office against misuse of its Logo by Indian Entities
The Japan Patent Office (plaintiff) recently filed a lawsuit against 3 defendants: M/s. A2Z Glass & Glazing Co. & Ors., M/s Future Architectural Glass Fitting & M/s […]
Territorial Jurisdiction In Matters Relating To Trademark And Copyright Suits Revisited
In a recent decision of the Gujarat High Court, Hasmukhbhai Bhagwanbhai Patel versus Husenali Anwarali Charaniya1 in its order dated September 25, 2023, the Court […]
Defendants’ rights better balanced in interim injunctions
The way interim injunctions in intellectual property litigation are granted has recently seen a challenge to a core approach. The case of Silvermaple Healthcare […]
Delhi HC Division Bench revives and remits injunction application for reconsideration by the trial judge in a trademark case
In a recent case of GNV Commodities Pvt. Ltd. vs Tykekart Technologies Pvt Ltd.- FAO (COMM) 192/2023, the Division Bench of the Hon’ble […]