Discover key Intellectual Property rulings from Indian High Courts in our latest BananaIP blog. Dive into concise case overviews, including trademark and patent disputes, providing valuable legal insights. Continue Reading Deciphering Intellectual Property: A Deep Dive into Recent Indian High Court Judgements
Explore the Delhi High Court’s latest judgments in trademark law, analyzing the distinctiveness and registrability of ‘NATURE’S VARIETY’, ‘Kavach’, and ‘Oleev Active’, and their impact on Indian intellectual property rights. Continue Reading Indian Courts on Trademark Law: Key Decisions Review – Part 8
Explore Part 7 of our series on Trademarks in the Courtroom, featuring key decisions from Indian courts. Delve into the Bombay and Delhi High Courts’ rulings on ‘I am,’ ‘Smart Cities India,’ and ‘Just Milk’ trademarks, offering valuable insights into India’s evolving trademark jurisprudence. Continue Reading Insightful Analysis of Recent Indian Trademark Court Decisions – Part 7
Delving deeper into the nuances of trademark law, "Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India, Part-6" presents a fresh compilation of judgments where the courts took a stand on the distinctiveness and proper examination of trademarks. This segment emphasizes the courts' role in meticulous adjudication, shaping the legal landscape for trademark protection.
"What Do You See?" is not devoid of distinctive character, says Delhi High Court.
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court set aside an order of the…
Dive into the intricacies of recent Indian courtroom decisions that transformed trademark refusal narratives, illuminating the path for brands contesting registration challenges. Discover the judiciary’s commitment to detail in Part-5. Continue Reading Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India Part – 5
Our exploration continues in Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India Part - 4, focusing on Indian trademark case highlights. This segment reviews crucial judgments regarding user affidavits and the handling of trademark refusal orders, pivotal aspects of the trademark registration process.
Cases pertaining to user affidavit:
Unreasoned refusal of Shell’s drum trademark application set aside
The Delhi High Court has recently set aside an order of the Trademark Registrar refusing a trademark application by Shell for a drum logo…
BananaIP Counsels presents Part-3 of "Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India," continuing our exploration of significant trademark judgments. This edition succinctly examines recent court decisions that shape India's trademark landscape.
Letters Patent Inter-Court Appeal is permitted in trademark rectification petitions, says Delhi High Court.
In a case involving the trademarks, PhonePe and PostPe, and variations of Pe, the Delhi High Court stated that Inter-Court appeals under clause 10 of the Letters Patents are available with respect to dismissal of…
In our ongoing series, "Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India," BananaIP Counsels brings forth Part - 2, highlighting critical judgments from the Indian judiciary. Each judgment encapsulates key facets of trademark law, helping readers grasp the essence of pivotal decisions.
Bennett Coleman Strengthens Rights in NOW Trademark, Court Limits Use of VNOW
Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited filed a rectification petition to rectify the registration of the mark "VNOW" owned by VNOW Technologies Private Limited for specific services under…
Welcome to Part 1 of “Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India,” brought to you by BananaIP Counsels. This edition delves into recent significant judgments related to Trademark Law in India, offering an analytical perspective on key rulings that have shaped the trademark landscape.
Trademark squatting:
1. Delhi High Court orders removal of a trademark squatter’s registration.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Registrar of Trademarks to remove the BPI Sports trademark registration of Saurabh Gulati from the register…
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of RxPrism Health Systems, an Indian startup, against Canva, for prima facie infringement of a Picture-in-Picture (PIP) patent. The Court rejected Canva’s arguments of non-infringement and patent invalidity, mandating a deposit of Rs. 50 Lakh and costs of Rs. 5 Lakh. Continue Reading Indian Startup Secures Interim Injunction in PIP Patent Dispute with Canva