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Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit

Case notes relating to recent trademark cases involving social media misuse, distributor rights, and when rectification can be filed post-suit, based on recent court rulings. Continue Reading Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit

February 5, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 769Views 0Like

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Play Music IN Wedding Sangeet and Cocktail Party only after making a deposit of One Lakh Rupees, says the Delhi High Court.

Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties

The Delhi High Court rules a ₹1 Lakh deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail party music, impacting wedding event licensing. This decision addresses copyright laws and sets a precedent for music usage at private functions, highlighting the legalities of playing copyrighted music and the necessity for obtaining proper licenses. Continue Reading Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties

February 2, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 1567Views 0Like

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Reversal of unreasoned and invalid Patent refusals based on Section 3(d), Novelty, and Inventive Step

Exploring recent High Court judgments overturning patent application refusals, highlighting the importance of detailed reasoning and thorough consideration in patent office decisions. Continue Reading Reversal of unreasoned and invalid Patent refusals based on Section 3(d), Novelty, and Inventive Step

January 30, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 730Views 0Like

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Premier Vs. Barclays Premier League, Apollo Mark Well-Known Status?, and Roobini Vs. Rubam Trademark Cases

Explore recent trademark cases: Barclays Premier League’s suit, Apollo’s well-known status, and the Roobini vs. Rubam palm oil dispute. These cases highlight principles for composite marks, well-known mark criteria, and confusion risk for average consumers. Essential insights for IP professionals and businesses. Continue Reading Premier Vs. Barclays Premier League, Apollo Mark Well-Known Status?, and Roobini Vs. Rubam Trademark Cases

January 29, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 711Views 0Like

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Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies

Analyzing the Bombay High Court’s decision on PPL and Novex’s right to license music, despite not being copyright societies, under the Copyright Act. Continue Reading Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies

January 26, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 1418Views 0Like

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Re-publish correct trademark, Healthy Salt ad not disparaging, “Patta” detergents, and more

Trademark Cases: Kalpaka Trademark Republication, Puro Healthy Salt Disparagement, and Tazza Patta Trademark Infringement

Examining recent trademark cases, we discuss ‘Kalpaka’ republication, detergent brand disputes, and the Tata vs Puro Healthy Salt advertising case. Continue Reading Trademark Cases: Kalpaka Trademark Republication, Puro Healthy Salt Disparagement, and Tazza Patta Trademark Infringement

January 23, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 570Views 0Like

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Injunction on use of similar labels, prima facie injunction of Patent Claims and more…

Officer’s Choice Trademark, Zinking Patent and Baoji Footwear Cases

This post highlights recent decisions by the High Court of Delhi and Himachal Pradesh on intellectual property rights, focusing on trademark and patent infringement cases. The cases involve disputes over whisky label similarities, fertilizer patent claims, and the contentious use of a registered trademark. Care Notes Officer's Choice Vs. Peace Maker Prestige Whisky: The Delhi High Court injuncts the use of a similar label. In a case involving the labels of Officer's Choice and Peace Maker for whisky, the Delhi High…

January 22, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 622Views 0Like

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Madras High Court Rulings on Patent Application Refusals

In this post, we examine recent Madras High Court rulings that have overturned patent application refusals. These cases, involving complex topics such as immunological targeting, drug delivery formulations, and polynucleotide libraries, highlight the Court's stance on the necessity for clear and cogent reasoning in patent application rejections. Case Notes Rejection of claim amendments under Section 59 without reasons is not valid, says the Madras High Court. In a case involving a patent application relating to "Immunological Targeting of Pathological Tau Proteins",…

January 19, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 712Views 0Like

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Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Cases

Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

This post discusses three 2023 Delhi High Court cases on trademark infringement, where plaintiffs received litigation costs. Each involves infringement issues leading to injunctions against further use of the infringing marks. These cases demonstrate the enforcement of IP rights and the financial consequences of infringement in the Indian intellectual property landscape. Continue Reading Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

January 18, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 780Views 0Like

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Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases

In this mixed post, we bring to you one copyright case and two trademark cases. The copyright case relates to infringement of copyrights in lyrics and related moral rights, and the trademark cases relate to trade dress violation and trademark revocation. With respect to trade dress, the Court has recognized a particular colour of a tablet strip in a given style as protectable. In the revocation case, the ‘Diabeat’ trademark adopting a similar packaging has been revoked. Case notes Maintain Accounts…

January 16, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property 0Comment 803Views 0Like

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Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit

Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties

Reversal of unreasoned and invalid Patent refusals based on Section 3(d), Novelty, and Inventive Step

Premier Vs. Barclays Premier League, Apollo Mark Well-Known Status?, and Roobini Vs. Rubam Trademark Cases

Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies

Trademark Cases: Kalpaka Trademark Republication, Puro Healthy Salt Disparagement, and Tazza Patta Trademark Infringement

Officer’s Choice Trademark, Zinking Patent and Baoji Footwear Cases

Madras High Court Rulings on Patent Application Refusals

Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases

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