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Trademark
Protection of IP dwindles at the border
The essential question of jurisdiction is often difficult, especially in disputes involving the internet activities of a foreign resident. It formed the basis […]
A small suffix causes big IP dispute
The long-running dispute between the companies behind the online payment apps PhonePe and BharatPe has intensified. Each side claims ownership of the trademarks […]
Non-speaking Refusal Order Quashed by the Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, through an order dated 6th October 2021 in the case of Metso Outotec Corporation vs the Registrar of Trade Marks, […]
What to do if your brand name is stolen or misused
A trademark is one of the most important intellectual property assets for any business since it creates, preserves, and enhances the distinctiveness of […]
Smoke clears over arbitration in trademark disputes
In the recent case of M/S Golden Tobie Private Limited v M/S. Golden Tobacco Limited, the Delhi High Court decided the question of whether […]
Prior use trumps later trademark registration
In the recent case of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd v Sri Ganapathy Dairy the Madras High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s suit alleging trademark infringement and […]
Delhi High Court decides on want of territorial jurisdiction in trademark infringement and passing off case
In January 2021, the Delhi High Court passed an ex-parte interim injunction order in favour of V-Guard Industries Ltd against Defendants (Mr. Sukan […]
Amul wins trademark suit in a Canadian court
Indian dairy giant Amul successfully sued an entity using the name ‘Amul Canada’ for trademark and copyright infringement in the Federal Court of […]
How to select a good brand name for your business
Selection of the right brand, called a ‘trade mark’ under the legal terminology, is one of the most prominent and crucial aspects of […]