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A Coffee Controversy: Starbucks vs Sardarbuksh
Introduction A trademark can be a symbol, a word, a phrase, a logo, a design, or even a combination of these elements. By utilising trademarks as identifiers, consumers can recognise goods and services. Examples of trademarks include Reebok’s brand logo, Coca-Cola’s logo, and Apple’s logo. Examples of trademarks include the phrase “Just do it” and … Continue reading A Coffee Controversy: Starbucks vs Sardarbuksh
Read more »Capital Food Private Limited vs. Radiant Indus Chem Pvt. Ltd.
Introduction In addition to producing and marketing a wide range of dips, spreads, condiments, sauces, noodles, soups, pastes, dressings, ready-to-eat food products, and other food preparations, the plaintiff was one of India’s top food manufacturers. It was also the first to independently create the distinctive trade mark “SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY” for dips and spreads. The defendant … Continue reading Capital Food Private Limited vs. Radiant Indus Chem Pvt. Ltd.
Read more »Milaap Social Ventures India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Google India Pvt. Ltd.
Introduction The plaintiff filed a lawsuit for an injunction to stop the defendants and respondents from using the trademark “MILAAP” illegally. The petitioners/plaintiffs in the lawsuit assert that they registered a trademark application for the registration of their mark after incorporating their office in Singapore and then in India. According to the plaint, the petitioners … Continue reading Milaap Social Ventures India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Google India Pvt. Ltd.
Read more »Delhi Hc’s Subway Judgement: When Is A Trademark Not Seen ‘As Whole’?- Part I
Introduction Recently a single bench of the Delhi HC gave an order in Subway IP LLC v. Infinity Foods & Ors.[1] (‘Subway’) using the rule of Anti-Dissection. In this case, although the single bench acknowledged the rule of Anti-Dissection but took a calculated detour to appreciate a dominant element of the two competing marks to … Continue reading Delhi Hc’s Subway Judgement: When Is A Trademark Not Seen ‘As Whole’?- Part I
Read more »Examining Calcutta High Court’s Decision on Infringement in the “Amul” Trademark Conflict
Introduction In the recent case of the Calcutta High Court granted an interim relief in an issue about trademark infringement in favour of the well-known brand “Amul”. As per the facts of the case, the local cake/bakery shop is giving complimentary candles which are duly packed in a box having a similar logo to that … Continue reading Examining Calcutta High Court’s Decision on Infringement in the “Amul” Trademark Conflict
Read more »Protection Of Domain Name And Related Disputes
Introduction The domain name, like any other source identifier in trademark law, can be used as a sign of a company’s goodwill. In the world of e-commerce, a company’s domain name selection can be a crucial marketing tool, if not the most crucial component of its online presence. Users frequently attempt to predict a company’s … Continue reading Protection Of Domain Name And Related Disputes
Read more »The Trending Hashtag Culture Leading To Trademark Infringements In Social Media?
Introduction Social media is a form of e- communication and a means of interaction, among which sellers share information, ideas and other contents via virtual groups and networks. Social media evolved in the 1990s and the launch of the early social media service was SixDegrees.com and Blogger- a portal for posting any personal blogs. Then, … Continue reading The Trending Hashtag Culture Leading To Trademark Infringements In Social Media?
Read more »Vogue vs Vogue
Introduction The Karnataka High Court awarded Vogue Fashion Institute relief from the claim of trademark infringement initiated by the well-known American fashion magazine, Vogue, in the matter of Vogue Institute of Management & Ors. Vs. Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. The trademark “Vogue,” used by the magazine Vogue since 1892, was registered in India under Class … Continue reading Vogue vs Vogue
Read more »Diageo Brands v. Alcobrew Distillerie : Why Did the Court Digress from the Judgement of The Great Galleon
Introduction In Diageo Brands B.V. & Anr. vs Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt the plaintiff Diageo Brands B.V. approached the Delhi HC seeking injunction against Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt for manufacture and sale of “Golfer’s shot” contenting the design of the bottle/flask to be an infringement of its “Scotch Hipster” range (Registered Design bearing No. 306577). … Continue reading Diageo Brands v. Alcobrew Distillerie : Why Did the Court Digress from the Judgement of The Great Galleon
Read more »Trademarking Times
Background The plaintiff, TRIUMPHANT INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, has adopted the trademark, i.e. T.I.M.E., an acronym derived from the name of the Company after the suit with TIME Inc., an educational institute in the USA, in 2003. In the suit, the plaintiff has settled the suit by agreeing not to use the word ‘TIME’ and … Continue reading Trademarking Times
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