Recently, the Delhi High Court disposed of two civil suits, one rectification petition and 10 writ petitions against the trademark registrations filed by […]
Use of Identical Mark by Subsequent Registered Proprietor is Passing-Off
Trademark
Infringer not such a live wire after all
In the recent case of Havells India Limited v Azad Singh, Delhi High Court granted a temporary injunction in favour of the plaintiff, restraining the […]
Delhi High Court Affirms Non-Extendible Trademark Evidence Deadlines
In an appeal filed by Sun Pharma in Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. vs Dabur India Ltd. & Anr. -C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 146/2022, the Delhi High […]
Burberry Limited vs M/s Petrol Perfumes & Ors: Seeking Relief of Passing Off Against Registered Trademark
A recent legal battle between Burberry Limited and M/s Petrol Burberry Limited vs. M/s Petrol Perfumes & Ors: Seeking Relief of Passing Off Against […]
Trade Mark Laws and Regulations India 2024
1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation 1.1 What is the relevant trade mark authority in your jurisdiction? The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade […]
No Exploitation of the Goodwill and Reputation of the Mark “Castrol”
In a peculiar recent trademark dispute between Castrol Limited vs Rajesh Kumar Tuteja, trading as Krishna International and Anr [CS(COMM) 616/2023], the Delhi […]
Trademark cases not as smooth as silk
In the recent case of Berger Paints India Limited v JSW Paints Private Limited before the Calcutta High Court, the plaintiff, Berger, sought an injunction […]
Trademark Squatting: Bane of a Legitimate Trademark Owner
Trademark Squatting is a term that has evolved in this era. It is a tactic by unscrupulous entities wherein they apply for trademarks […]
Fine words butter no parsnips, nor apparently chicken
On 16 January 2024, a hearing in the case of Rupa Gujral and Ors v Daryaganj Hospitality Private Limited and Ors saw the opening salvos […]
A RIX-Taker: The Standard of Care in the Pharmaceutical Sector
Introduction In a significant reaffirmation of principles concerning trademark confusion and deception within the pharmaceutical domain, the Delhi High Court has recently revisited […]