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Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda

The Madras High Court resolved a trademark dispute between M/s. The Southern India Exporting Company and M/s. The Classic Fireworks Industries, ruling that the ‘Eagle’ mark held prior rights over ‘Garuda.’ The Court found that the marks’ similarities could confuse consumers and rejected claims of acquiescence. Continue Reading Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda

November 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 221Views 1Like

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“VARUN” scoops up an icy win against “ARUN”, court affirms co-existence of Trademarks

In Hatsun Agro Product Limited vs B. Balakrishnan Nair, the High Court of Madras upheld the trademark ‘VARUN,’ dismissing Hatsun’s claim for cancellation based on phonetic similarity with ‘ARUN.’ The court found that both marks could coexist without consumer confusion, considering the regional scope and distinctiveness factors. Continue Reading “VARUN” scoops up an icy win against “ARUN”, court affirms co-existence of Trademarks

November 11, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 278Views 2Likes

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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 522Views 0Like

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Classic Fireworks’ Trademark goes up in smoke, Eagle wins over Garuda

“VARUN” scoops up an icy win against “ARUN”, court affirms co-existence of Trademarks

Diabetic Product XigaMet Loses to ZitaMet Under Heightened Pharma Trademark Scrutiny

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