The division bench of Delhi High Court, in its judgment dated 24 January 2019, upheld the single judge’s order refusing interim injunctions against […]
No ‘mini trial’ at interim injunction stage
Trademark
Delhi High Court Rules That Design Cannot Constitute Trademark
The definition of design as mentioned in the Indian Designs Act specifically excludes trademark and relying on this exclusion, the Delhi High Court […]
Non-conventional marks
What is the first scene that comes up when a Tom & Jerry episode is about to begin? The Lion’s Roar. What is […]
Louboutin’s fight for single colour trademark protection
The debate over single colour trademark protection saw some interesting developments this year. The Christian Louboutin brand, famous for its red-sole shoes, enjoys […]
IPAB interprets extension clause in trademark disputes
One of the significant changes brought by the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, was the removal of the extension provision in leading evidence in […]
Comprehensive E-Filing In Indıa For Designs In The New Year
In yet another effort to bring efficiency and transparency in Indian IP system and as New Year gift, the Office of the Controller […]
Exxon Mobil Gets Favourable Order Against The Use Of The Mark EXON For Fire Extinguishers
The Calcutta High Court in its order dated September 27, 2018 has ruled in favour of Exxon Mobil in a suit filed for […]
Sensory trademarks
In recent times, different companies and proprietors have been employing new branding techniques that utilize non-traditional marks such as color, shape, a particular […]
Bonafide use of surname is a fundamental right and not a trademark infringement
Karnataka High Court while disposing the appeal filed by Somashekar P. Patil (Plaintiff) against the order of Additional City Civil Judge, Bengaluru… Mr. […]
Indian Trademark Office: A remarkable transformation
Authors: Manisha Singh and Aprajita Nigam The Annual Report of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) […]