Category: Trademark Infringement

Sipping on Legalities: Decoding the 2023 Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment in the Blenders Pride vs. London Pride Trademark Saga

17th October, 2024 - 9:45 am Categories: Trademark Trademark Infringement

INTRODUCTION Brand management and marketing are ever-evolving industries, which means there are bound to be challenges in the use of trademark elements, which turns into litigation battles. One such case that draws the attention of many is the matter of Pernod Ricard India Private Limited and Ors. Vs. Karanveer Singh Chhabra, more commonly known as … Continue reading Sipping on Legalities: Decoding the 2023 Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment in the Blenders Pride vs. London Pride Trademark Saga

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Trademark Infringement and Geographical Boundaries: Lessons from Lacoste v. Crocodile Case

31st August, 2024 - 5:49 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

Introduction It was an auspicious August for the French luxury fashion brand Lacoste. Global headlines were made with Novak Djokovic, the foremost brand ambassador of Lacoste, winning the Paris Olympics Gold, which was followed by success in a two-decade-long trademark infringement case in Delhi High Court against internationally renowned Singapore-based company Crocodile International[1]. Decided on … Continue reading Trademark Infringement and Geographical Boundaries: Lessons from Lacoste v. Crocodile Case

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Infringement: A Thoughtful Mistake

26th June, 2024 - 7:56 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

INTRODUCTION As we have seen, this world is evolving with digitalization, industrialization and most importantly, intellectual property registration. If we see, we get to know that industrialization is the primary reason for the existence of intellectual property law because it gave the idea to register the idea and make it a secure way to protect … Continue reading Infringement: A Thoughtful Mistake

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The Conundrum Of Trademark Infringement And Keyword Advertising: A Case Analysis Of Google Llc V. Make My Trip

16th February, 2024 - 10:00 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

INTRODUCTION Recently, a division bench of Delhi High court in the case of Google LLC V. Make my Trip[i] dealt with the question that whether a trademark used as keyword for advertisement constitutes infringement of trademark. This question is of very significant nature specifically in the current era where commerce is highly driven by electronic … Continue reading The Conundrum Of Trademark Infringement And Keyword Advertising: A Case Analysis Of Google Llc V. Make My Trip

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No Physical Footprint, Real Legal Implications: Indian Trademark Law For Foreign Defendants

11th January, 2024 - 10:06 am Categories: Trademark Trademark Infringement Trademark Litigation

INTRODUCTION The Internet today has massively facilitated trade and business for people and companies across the globe by providing them a platform to ease the communication between the buyer and the seller. However, this facilitation of trade and business raises pertinent questions as to the laws which would govern the disputes arising in this internet … Continue reading No Physical Footprint, Real Legal Implications: Indian Trademark Law For Foreign Defendants

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Trademark Infringement in Online Markets: Comparative Analysis and Legal Frameworks – Part I

9th January, 2024 - 7:10 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

Abstract Online trademark infringement and counterfeiting is a growing problem for luxury brands. In recent years, trademark owners have taken aim at the operators of online marketplaces and auction websites, asserting that these defendants are liable for contributory infringement due to sales of counterfeit goods on their sites. In addressing the scope of secondary liability … Continue reading Trademark Infringement in Online Markets: Comparative Analysis and Legal Frameworks – Part I

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“Trademark Turmoil | Bolt Technology vs. UJOY Technology | A Pivotal Case or a Potential Pitfall?”

2nd January, 2024 - 7:23 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

Introduction The cases of transborder trademark infringement based on goodwill and reputation is nothing new in the world of IP litigation. The courts often find themselves at crossroad when dealing with such matters because of the moral dilemma that the case presents to them; whether to protect the domestic entities who are trying to make … Continue reading “Trademark Turmoil | Bolt Technology vs. UJOY Technology | A Pivotal Case or a Potential Pitfall?”

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Jones Investment Company Inc vs Vishnupriya Hosiery Mills

12th June, 2023 - 9:02 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

Introduction Trademark bullying, as defined under Section 142 of the Trademarks Act, 1999, is making groundless threats of legal proceedings. Such threat could be in the form of anything, a circular, an advertisement, a notice, or even an oral threat made to scare the small businesses from continuing to pursue their trademark. This bullying is … Continue reading Jones Investment Company Inc vs Vishnupriya Hosiery Mills

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A Coffee Controversy: Starbucks vs Sardarbuksh

27th April, 2023 - 6:44 am Categories: Legal Issues Trademark Infringement

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

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Capital Food Private Limited vs. Radiant Indus Chem Pvt. Ltd.

6th April, 2023 - 7:35 am Categories: Legal Issues Trademark Infringement

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.

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