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E-commerce sales do not infringe DSE IPR
Trademark
Audioplus secures injunction against look-alike infringer
Misrepresenting products as if it belongs to some other, more established, brand constitutes the act of passing off. Also, this act must create […]
The Changing Dynamics of Fluid Trade Marks
In today’s rapidly growing markets consumers are becoming increasingly aware and their behaviour and perception towards businesses and brands is rapidly evolving. To […]
Can a Prefix Conceal Infringement?
The factor of distinctiveness of a trademark plays a vital role in deciding infringement suits. While naming a brand, individuals often add a […]
International Comparative Legal Guide – Trade Marks 2021 – India Chapter
International Comparative Legal Guide – Trade Marks 2021 – India Chapter Manisha Singh and Omesh Puri Read the article >> First published in […]
L&T Wins Suit Against Infringers
In the recent case of Larsen & Toubro Ltd & another v/s Radheshyam Singh & another, a District Court in New Delhi restrained […]
Delhi High Court restrains defendant from using infringing Trade Dresses, Designs and Label Marks
A brand’s identity is its most prized possession. Consumers tend to subconsciously look for the designs, labels, colours, words, etc., to verify the […]
Delhi High Court decides 16-year-old trademark infringement suit
Manisha Singh and Simran Bhullar write about the case of Roland Corporation vs Sandeep Jain as decided by the Delhi High Court where […]
Claiming Royalty Fee After Delay Cannot Be Sustained
The High Court of Delhi in the case of Ozone Spa Pvt Ltd vs Jyotsna Sanjay Aggarwal & Anr. deliberated on whether a […]
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Trade Marks, India Chapter
Trends in Trade Mark Appeal Cases before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board against Refusal of Trade Mark Applications by the Registrar of Trade […]