Introduction: The Rule of Anti-Dissection and The Rule of Dominant Feature often accompany each other when discussed in the context of trademark infringements. These two rules are among the most commonly used in determining possible trademark infringements and are notable because, throughout legal history, they have often been seen as
INTRODUCTION This case arose when Emami Limited (Defendant) used the song ‘Udi Jab Jab Zulfein’ from the film ‘Naya Daur’ in their advertisement for Emami Kesh King Hairfall Shampoo without obtaining a license from Saregama India Limited (Plaintiff), which holds the copyright for the song. Saregama India Limited filed an
Learn about the Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024 published by the DPIIT, which aims to enhance the trademark registration process in India through digital transformation, clear procedural guidelines, and efficient adjudication and appeal processes.
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In Indian music, copyright refers to the legal protection afforded to composers, lyricists, and music producers whocreate original musical compositions. The creators have the sole ownership rights to their musical works because to this protection it makes sure that their creations are never shared with the public, performed, distributed, or
Background Supermac is a fast food chain based in Ireland, founded by Pat Mc Donagh in 1978. It is Ireland’s largest indigenous quick service restaurant group. The company has been growing and operating more than 100 outlets across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Mc Donald’s, on the other hand, is an
FACTS Mr. Dhruv Rathee, a social media influencer and YouTuber, faced a dispute with Dabur India Limited due to his use of a partially blurred logo of Real Fruit Juice in a promotional video comparing carbonated drinks and fruit beverages. Dabur filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, alleging
Introduction Recently, a Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Mr Justice C. Hari Shankar. The judgement dwells into the complexities of trademark law, weighing the need of maintaining a brand’s identity while still allowing for healthy market competition. It emphasizes the importance of a trademark’s distinctiveness
A detailed overview of the trademark dispute between Forest Essentials and Baby Forest Ayurveda, highlighting the complexities of protecting generic terms in competitive markets. Learn about the Delhi High Court’s ruling, the arguments from both parties, and the implications for trademark law and brand identity.
Trademark conflicts are common for renowned brands like NIKE, APPLE, and GUCCI. Domino’s is no stranger to such disputes. This article addresses various trademark infringement cases, focusing on the recent conflict between Domino’s India and a Punjab-based food outlet named “Donito’s.” The article also explores relevant Indian intellectual property laws,
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