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Case analysis: ISKCON v. ISKCON Apparel Pvt. Ltd.

15th March, 2023 - 12:27 pm Categories: Legal Issues Trademark

Introduction According to Investopedia a trademark is any name, sign, design, logo, or symbol that serves to distinguish the goods of one business from those of another[i]. However, Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, defines ‘trademark’ as a mark which is capable of being represented graphically and capable of distinguishing the goods or … Continue reading Case analysis: ISKCON v. ISKCON Apparel Pvt. Ltd.

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Ip Suspension During War Crimes: In The Light Of Russia – Ukraine Atrocities

7th March, 2023 - 7:02 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction Understanding the concept of war crimes, it is easily extractable that life is the most important right that humankind possesses and it shall be protected at all costs. Anything that stands in the way of right to life should be suspended entirely or to the extent it is creating contradiction. Article 21 of the … Continue reading Ip Suspension During War Crimes: In The Light Of Russia – Ukraine Atrocities

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Examining Calcutta High Court’s Decision on Infringement in the “Amul” Trademark Conflict

24th February, 2023 - 7:35 am Categories: Legal Issues Trademark

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

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Intellectual Property Law Judgment Analysis: Sujata Chaudhri v. Swarupa Ghosh

23rd February, 2023 - 6:01 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction The present case relates to an almost identical logo of 2 (two) Law firms. Here, the plaintiff, Ms. Sujata Chaudhri, proprietor and managing partner of Sujata Chaudhri IP attorneys, sought a permanent injunction restraining trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and passing off against the Defendant, Ms. Swarupa Ghosh, an IP lawyer. The order was passed … Continue reading Intellectual Property Law Judgment Analysis: Sujata Chaudhri v. Swarupa Ghosh

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Case analysis: Akash Aggarwal vs Flipkart Internet Private Limited and Ors. CS (COMM) 492/2022

22nd February, 2023 - 9:44 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction: Facts Of The Case The Delhi High Court declared that the e-commerce platform Flipkart’s provision allowing 3rd party merchants to grab on to a more popular brand’s name amounts to passing off. In the current case the suit had been filed by the plaintiff Mr. Akash Aggarwal for seeking permanent and mandatory injunction for copyright infringement … Continue reading Case analysis: Akash Aggarwal vs Flipkart Internet Private Limited and Ors. CS (COMM) 492/2022

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Schneider Electric India Private Limited v. Millborn Switchgears Private Limited

22nd February, 2023 - 4:41 am Categories: Legal Issues Trademark

A Commercial Court in Bengaluru recently restrained Millborn Switchgears Private Limited from manufacturing, marketing, offering for sale and advertising any product under the trademarks “MU” and “MU-G” and under the registered design of Schneider Electric India Private Limited. The Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge (Commercial Disputes) passed an ex-parte injunction order in a commercial … Continue reading Schneider Electric India Private Limited v. Millborn Switchgears Private Limited

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Case Summary On Vardhman Properties Ltd V. M/S Vardhman Developers

21st February, 2023 - 6:44 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction There has always been a question that whether similar or phonetically similar trademarks can be registered same under the same class or not. Here in this case the plaintiff has registered the trademark on his name and wherein the respondent who has been accused for infringement of his mark and using the same mark … Continue reading Case Summary On Vardhman Properties Ltd V. M/S Vardhman Developers

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Protection Of Domain Name And Related Disputes

20th February, 2023 - 6:26 am Categories: Trademark

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

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Ruling Of Karnataka High Court Deciding The Conundrum Of “Yezdi” Trademark Ownership

8th February, 2023 - 6:05 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction The term “Yezdi” has earned a lot of goodwill as pioneers of an indomitable symbol of the motorcycle industry since the 1960’s. Through various incidental graphs of globalization and commercialization the “Yezdi” trademark has pounced around with its ownership status. Initially belonging to the Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd, this is currently under liquidation and … Continue reading Ruling Of Karnataka High Court Deciding The Conundrum Of “Yezdi” Trademark Ownership

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Trademark : Principle Of Territoriality In The Virtual World

27th January, 2023 - 6:32 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction The increased competition among traders and trading companies in the world of commerce led to the development of the trademark concept. A trademark helps differentiate one product or company from another, making it easier for a customer to identify that product or company. The blog focuses on the trademark system’s territoriality principle. The innovations … Continue reading Trademark : Principle Of Territoriality In The Virtual World

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