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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 279Views 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 352Views 1Like

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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 460Views 3Likes

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Heifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent Injunction

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction in favor of Heifer Project International against Heifer Project India Trust and Mr. Pran K Bhatt for trademark infringement. The ruling prevents the defendants from using the “Heifer” trademarks and mandates the destruction of all materials bearing the infringing marks. Nominal damages and costs were also awarded to the plaintiff. Continue Reading Heifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent Injunction

July 16, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 262Views 1Like

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Whose mark got the ‘X’ Factor? Relaxo Footwear vs XS Brands

The Delhi High Court analyzed a trademark dispute between Relaxo Footwears Limited and XS Brands Consultancy over the use of the ‘X’ device mark. Despite Relaxo’s claims of prior use, the court found in favor of XS Brands, citing the limited likelihood of consumer confusion and the crowded trademark register. Continue Reading Whose mark got the ‘X’ Factor? Relaxo Footwear vs XS Brands

July 8, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 458Views 2Likes

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PATENT AND TRADEMARK AGENT EXAMINATIONS 2025 - DATES ANNOUNCED

Announcement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP Office

The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has released the schedule for the Trade Marks Agent Examination and Patent Agent Examination for 2025. These examinations are crucial for individuals aiming to become registered intellectual property agents. The exams will take place in various cities across India on 4th and 5th January 2025. Continue Reading Announcement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP Office

July 4, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 4676Views 1Like

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MRF’s Trademark Muscle Secures Victory in Dispute Against Powermax

The Madras High Court ruled in favor of MRF Limited in a trademark and copyright infringement case against Powermax Rubber Factory and Powermax Tyre, granting a permanent injunction and awarding nominal damages. The court found Powermax’s use of similar logos likely to cause consumer confusion and mislead the public. Continue Reading MRF’s Trademark Muscle Secures Victory in Dispute Against Powermax

July 1, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 474Views 0Like

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Another Dis’connected’ order by the registry, set aside by the Court

The Calcutta High Court has set aside a refusal order by a Senior Examiner of Trademarks against the registration of the trademark ‘ELECTRONICA.’ The Court directed a new hearing and a reasoned order, highlighting procedural fairness in trademark registration processes. Continue Reading Another Dis’connected’ order by the registry, set aside by the Court

June 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 335Views 3Likes

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Diabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark Scrutiny

On June 13, 2024, the Bombay High Court granted Glenmark an interim injunction against Gleck Pharma in a trademark dispute over “ZITA-MET” and “XIGAMET”. The court found that the similarities between the trademarks could confuse consumers, leading to potential health risks, and applied strict standards to prevent such confusion. Continue Reading Diabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark Scrutiny

June 25, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 463Views 0Like

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Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?

The Delhi High Court enforced a decree favoring Glaxo Group Limited against Mr. Rajiv Mukul, restraining the use of ‘BETNEVIN’ due to trademark infringement of ‘BETNESOL’. The Court upheld that infringement determination could be made in an execution petition to enforce the decree of injunction. Continue Reading Glaxo’s BETNESOL vs Zee’s BETNEVIN : Who do you BET on?