Category: Trademark

Winzo vs. Google

Introduction Industries are implementing measures to sell their own products and improve client appeal as a result of rising worldwide competition. They occasionally have a tendency to promote their goods during this process at the risk of dishonouring or delegitimizing the product of their competitor. As a result, trademark law claims of “disparagement” are frequently … Continue reading Winzo vs. Google

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Toyota vs. Jidosha Kabushiki

Introduction Toyota claimed to have launched its product- a minivan, under the name Alphard in 2002, stating that they have been using it in China, Russia, Indonesia, Philippines and Japan. In India, Toyota has filed an application to register the mark on a “proposed to be used” basis, under class 12 (Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion … Continue reading Toyota vs. Jidosha Kabushiki

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Sun Pharma vs. Hetero Healthcare

Introduction Under Class 5 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, Sun Pharma has registered the mark “LETROZ,” which refers to a medication used to treat advanced breast cancer. “LETROZOLE” is one of its active ingredients. Sun Pharma sued Hetero Healthcare Ltd. for using the mark “LETERO” on the basis of trademark infringement and passing off. … Continue reading Sun Pharma vs. Hetero Healthcare

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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.

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Case Analysis: Pandrol Limited & Anr. v. Patil Rail Infrastructure Pvt.

Introduction The Plaintiff no.1 is the industry leader in rail fastenings and track elasticity solutions headquartered in the United Kingdom. The plaintiff no.2 is a joint venture between the plaintiff no.1 and Rahee Industries Ltd. The defendant no.1 is a company in the business of dealing in railway track engineering. Defendants no.2 to 5 are … Continue reading Case Analysis: Pandrol Limited & Anr. v. Patil Rail Infrastructure Pvt.

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Relief for Body Cupid Private Limited – Karnataka High Court restrains the sale of products under the marks which are identical and similar to Wow Skin Science

Body Cupid Private Limited, a leading manufacturer of premium-quality personal care and wellness products, owns the brands WOW SKIN SCIENCE, WOW LIFE SCIENCE and BODY CUPID. The products under the brand, are being sold under the brand since the year 2014. Recently, Body Cupid became aware that one Mr. Gaurav Bhadani, through Mahadev Enterprises based … Continue reading Relief for Body Cupid Private Limited – Karnataka High Court restrains the sale of products under the marks which are identical and similar to Wow Skin Science

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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

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

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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Twitter’s Blue Tick and the Trademark Value it Holds

Introduction Twitter is undergoing massive changes since Elon Musk completed the company’s purchase for $44bn this month. The changes include Musk firing a majority of his staff, including top executives and reinstating Twitter accounts of various banned celebrities and politicians including rapper Kanye West and former US President Donald Trump. The most significant change is … Continue reading Twitter’s Blue Tick and the Trademark Value it Holds

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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

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