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,
INTRODUCTION ‘A Ltd.’, a Japanese company manufacturing ‘Sportspace’, a well sought-after gaming console, has employed distributors ‘B’ in Japan and ‘C’ in India for the distribution of said console at an agreed price and a set profit margin, tailored by the manufacturer after taking into consideration the differing competition and
BACKGROUND In the framework of intellectual property law, the case of Casio Computer Co. Ltd. v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture(2023 SCC OnLine Del 677) presents an intriguing legal dispute involving design cancellation and infringement. In this case, the plaintiff is a well-known Japanese business that produces musical keyboards and has
Explore the landmark case of N.R. Dongre vs. Whirlpool Corporation, a pivotal event in Indian trademark law. Delve into the court’s recognition of Whirlpool’s common law rights under passing off law, shaping the legal landscape and setting precedents for future trademark disputes.
Explore the legal battle between Lotus Herbal and DPKA over the trademark ‘Lotus Splash’ for a facewash product, as the Delhi High Court evaluates trademark infringement claims and weighs the protection under Section 30(2)(a) of The Trade Marks Act, 1999, ultimately dismissing Lotus Herbal’s petition.
INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court, in its recent ruling, marked a critical step in defending Khandelwal Edible Oils Limited’s (herein referred to as Plaintiff) intellectual property rights, by granting an interim injunction to them in their trademark and copyright infringement case against Landsmill Agro Private Limited (herein referred to as
MEANING AND FUCNTIONS OF TRADEMARK Intellectual property rights realm aims at securing exclusive rights of individuals on generation of one’s mind. In commercial world, trademarks act as a pillars of distinction which enable the businesses to safeguard their unique identity in the competitive market. Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trademarks Act,
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