Intellectual Property Archives

Did Emerge Classes’ mark fail the ‘passing off’ test?

The Srinagar Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismissed an appeal by Emerge Classes in a trademark passing off case. The court emphasized that minor differences in trademarks do not necessarily make them distinct, upholding the injunction in favor of KIE and its associated entities. Continue Reading Did Emerge Classes’ mark fail the ‘passing off’ test?

August 5, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 359Views 1Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 19th to July 26th)

30th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (26th July 2024) features 3,365 patent publications, 754 grants, and 491 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 19th to July 26th)

August 2, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 221Views 0Like

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Similarity Overdose : Glaxo’s trade dress vs Qpharm’s trade dress

Glaxo Group Limited secured a legal victory in a trade dress dispute against Qpharm Health Care Limited. The Delhi High Court restrained Qpharm from using deceptively similar packaging and ordered the removal of infringing listings from third-party websites, protecting Glaxo’s established trademarks. Continue Reading Similarity Overdose : Glaxo’s trade dress vs Qpharm’s trade dress

August 1, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 303Views 1Like

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CGPDTM Calls Stakeholders Meeting on Patents Amendment Rules, 2024

The Office of CGPDTM has scheduled a virtual stakeholders meeting on July 29, 2024, to discuss the Patents Amendment Rules and the requirements for filing Form-27. This open forum aims to address stakeholders’ concerns and facilitate a comprehensive discussion on the working statement of patented inventions in India. Continue Reading CGPDTM Calls Stakeholders Meeting on Patents Amendment Rules, 2024

July 26, 2024 BananaIP Reporter General, Intellectual Property 0Comment 302Views 0Like

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Tusk of War : Girnar’s Jumbo Overpowers North-Western’s Haathi

Girnar Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. wins a significant legal battle as the Calcutta High Court cancels The North-Western Cachar Tea Co. Ltd.’s trademark registration. The Court cited brand confusion and insufficient evidence of use by North-Western. Continue Reading Tusk of War : Girnar’s Jumbo Overpowers North-Western’s Haathi

July 25, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 271Views 2Likes

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Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz

The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Sebille Educations, asserting that phonetic similarity takes precedence over visual differences in the trademark dispute between “Little Einsteins” and “Little Einsteinz,” emphasizing the importance of protecting established brands from deceptively similar marks. Continue Reading Madras HC on Phonetic Similarity: Little Einsteins vs. Little Einsteinz

July 24, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 348Views 1Like

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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 12th to July 19th)

29th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (19th July 2024) features 1,274 patent publications, 460 grants, and 554 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 12th to July 19th)

July 23, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patent & Design Statistics, Patents 0Comment 219Views 0Like

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Cool interim order for ITW’s pre-conditioned air patent, but Competitor’s airport deals allowed to continue

The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction in favor of ITW GSE APS, restraining Dabico Airport Solutions from infringing on ITW’s pre-conditioned air patent during the pending suit. ITW’s PCA units, featuring advanced VFDs controlled by a central controller, are recognized globally. Dabico’s challenges were dismissed, leading to the injunction and a mandated turnover disclosure. Continue Reading Cool interim order for ITW’s pre-conditioned air patent, but Competitor’s airport deals allowed to continue

July 22, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 391Views 2Likes

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Court Checks Out: ‘GINGER’ Hotel’s Fraudsters Blocked

The Delhi High Court has issued an ex parte ad interim injunction in favor of Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL), blocking fraudulent websites impersonating Ginger Hotels. The Court’s decision protects IHCL’s trademark and prevents ongoing financial fraud, safeguarding the company’s reputation and consumers’ trust. Continue Reading Court Checks Out: ‘GINGER’ Hotel’s Fraudsters Blocked

July 18, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 441Views 3Likes

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Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards

The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the rejection of a patent for an eco-friendly lamp made from panchagavya and traditional herbal leaves. The court upheld the decision, citing traditional knowledge and lack of inventive step. Continue Reading Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards