The Delhi High Court recently ordered Meesho, a popular e-commerce platform, to display full seller information and comply with E-Commerce rules. This decision comes after a copyright infringement case filed by a clothing brand, Abhi Traders, against Meesho and several unknown sellers who were using Abhi Traders’ copyrighted designs and images without permission. The Court highlighted the importance of e-commerce platforms taking responsibility to prevent copyright infringement and ensuring transparency by displaying seller information. Continue Reading Court orders Meesho to…
9th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (1st March 2024) features 1,529 patent publications, 3,341 grants, and 735 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 23rd to March 1st)
Recent rulings spotlight service notice issues and trademark similarity. The Delhi High Court addresses ‘HP-40 vs WD-40’ similarity and rectifies an opposition notice lapse for ‘ASLI AMLA, SIRF DABUR AMLA’. Continue Reading Trademark refusal without notice and ‘40’ suffix similarity
8th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (23rd February 2024) features 2,222 patent publications, 2,883 grants, and 922 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 16th to 23rd)
Recent trademark cases include injunctions against ‘Fly Hi’ and ‘Timespro’ by the Delhi High Court, and a pivotal Bombay High Court decision on renewal notices for trademark removal. These cases highlight the courts’ proactive stance in protecting registered trademarks and ensuring proper procedural adherence for trademark renewal and removal, emphasizing the importance of timely legal action. Continue Reading Trademark removal only after notice, and Fly Hi/Timespro Injunctions
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that the “prosecution history estoppel” principle applies to trademark cases. This means that statements made during the trademark registration process about similarities with other trademarks can be used against the applicant in future infringement lawsuits. The Court also emphasized the importance of disclosing all relevant information, including prosecution history, in trademark lawsuits. Continue Reading Prosecution History Estoppel applies to trademark cases, confirms the Bombay High Court.
Exploring recent trademark infringement cases: HUL’s settlement with counterfeiters, damages awarded in ‘Ahuja’ counterfeiting case, and cancellation of ‘Tiche’ trademark due to wrongful registration. Continue Reading 3 Roses, Brooke Bond, Tiche, and Ahuja Trademark Cases
This blog post discusses a recent court case in India concerning the validity of raising a trademark invalidity plea against an interim application under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act. The court ruled that a plea of invalidity can be raised not only in the written statement but also in other pleadings and submissions, including counter-affidavits to interim applications. Continue Reading Will a trademark invalidity plea in response to an interim application count for Section 124?
Exploring recent judgments from the Delhi, Calcutta, and Madras High Courts on trademark disputes involving ‘Biriyani King’, ‘MI Sumeet vs. Nikoda Sumeet’, and ‘Toofan’, and understanding the courts’ approach to trademark protection. Continue Reading Interesting Trademark Cases involving ‘Biriyani King’, ‘MI Sumeet’, and ‘Toofan’ Marks
Recent court decisions in India underscore the growing enforcement of music copyrights, with significant implications for businesses using copyrighted music without permission. Continue Reading Use of Music in Salons and Ads