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Trademarks and Family Disputes: Without an Agreement in Writing, Trademarks Cannot be Deemed to be Assigned

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Chasvinder Singh, affirming his exclusive rights over the SAP SWISS trademark in an appeal concerning its use by family members in the automotive industry. The court set aside a prior interim injunction and clarified the importance of written agreements in trademark assignments, concluding that no binding family settlement included the transfer of trademark rights. Continue Reading Trademarks and Family Disputes: Without an Agreement in Writing, Trademarks Cannot be Deemed to be Assigned

October 29, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 431Views 1Like

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Subsequent User’s ‘Suguna’ Trademark for Grinders Rectified Despite Proof of Use from 2001

The Madras High Court ruled in favor of petitioners V. Lakshminarayanasamy and Suguna Lakshminarayanasamy in the “SUGUNA” trademark case, ordering the rectification of the respondent’s mark registration due to its deceptive similarity and potential for consumer confusion. The court emphasized the petitioners’ established prior use and rejected the respondent’s defense of concurrent usage. Continue Reading Subsequent User’s ‘Suguna’ Trademark for Grinders Rectified Despite Proof of Use from 2001

October 28, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 332Views 0Like

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Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!

The Delhi District Court dismissed a trademark infringement and passing-off case filed by Mr. Sunit Shah, ruling that the term “HOT MIX” is generic and cannot be exclusively owned. The Court found that the term is widely used in the industry, and there was no likelihood of confusion between the brands involved. No damages or injunction were awarded to Mr. Shah. Continue Reading Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!

October 26, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 346Views 1Like

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Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Lacoste in its trademark infringement suit against Crocodile International. Lacoste was granted a permanent injunction to prevent Crocodile International from using a deceptively similar crocodile logo in India, with the Court ruling that Lacoste’s trademark rights had been violated. Crocodile International was also ordered to submit statements of profits made since 1998. Continue Reading Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

October 23, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 450Views 1Like

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Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Volvo against M/s Grasp Engineering for using the trademark “VOLVO PUMPS” without authorization. The court found Grasp’s actions likely to deceive consumers and harm Volvo’s reputation, leading to the restriction of Grasp’s use of the mark until further hearings. Continue Reading Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

October 22, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 275Views 2Likes

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Use of e-Rickshaw Trademark ‘Yatri’ by Competitor Restrained

In a case between YC Electric Vehicle and Vishwas Automobiles LLP, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to the plaintiff. The Court found that the defendant’s use of the “YATRI STAR” mark infringed on YC Electric Vehicle’s “YATRI” trademark and misled consumers, ordering the defendant to cease all use of the marks and copyrighted images. Continue Reading Use of e-Rickshaw Trademark ‘Yatri’ by Competitor Restrained

October 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 321Views 1Like

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Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks

In a 2024 decision, the Bengaluru City Civil Court dismissed both the plaintiff’s and defendant’s claims in a trademark dispute between Nandini Deluxe and Hotel Nandini, ruling that both parties could continue using their respective trademarks without infringing on each other’s rights. Continue Reading Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks

October 18, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 350Views 1Like

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VIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in India

The Delhi High Court declared ‘VIVO’ as a well-known trademark, granting a permanent injunction against Mr. Jitendra Kumar Tiwari, who was found infringing the ‘VIVO’ mark by selling adhesives under the name VIVO +Plus Adhesive. The Court recognized the widespread use and reputation of the ‘VIVO’ mark, awarding costs to Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd. Continue Reading VIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in India

October 16, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 363Views 1Like

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Court Orders Take Down of Influencer’s Disparaging Videos and Posts about Sugar in Complan

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction against social media influencer Prashant Desai, restraining him from publishing disparaging content about Zydus Wellness’ trademark “COMPLAN.” The court found that Desai’s statements about the product’s sugar content were misleading and unsupported by scientific evidence, directing the removal of his videos and posts to prevent further harm to the brand’s reputation. Continue Reading Court Orders Take Down of Influencer’s Disparaging Videos and Posts about Sugar in Complan

October 15, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 471Views 0Like

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VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles

VANS Inc. secured a permanent injunction against Gopal Goyal in a trademark infringement case before the Delhi District Court. The Court found Mr. Goyal guilty of selling counterfeit products under VANS’ mark, ordered the confiscation of infringing goods, and awarded VANS exemplary damages of ₹50,000 for reputational and financial losses. Continue Reading VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles

October 14, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 321Views 1Like

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Trademarks and Family Disputes: Without an Agreement in Writing, Trademarks Cannot be Deemed to be Assigned

Subsequent User’s ‘Suguna’ Trademark for Grinders Rectified Despite Proof of Use from 2001

Hot Mess? Court says “HOT MIX” is for everyone!

Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

Use of e-Rickshaw Trademark ‘Yatri’ by Competitor Restrained

Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks

VIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in India

VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles

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