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

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

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

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

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

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

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"CLARIWASH" Cleans Up: L'Oréal's Trademark appeal drenched

“CLARIWASH” Cleans Up: L’Oréal’s Trademark appeal drenched

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed L’Oréal India’s appeal to cancel the CLARIWASH trademark, affirming that no deceptive similarity exists between L’Oréal’s CLARI-formative marks and the CLARIWASH mark. Continue Reading “CLARIWASH” Cleans Up: L’Oréal’s Trademark appeal drenched

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Evecare Trademark: Himalaya’s Prior Use Prevails Over Wipro’s Class Differentiation

Evecare Trademark: Himalaya’s Prior Use Prevails Over Wipro’s Class Differentiation

The Delhi High Court dismissed Wipro’s appeal, upholding an interim injunction favoring Himalaya Wellness in the ‘Evecare’ trademark dispute. The court found that Wipro’s use of the identical mark for its female hygiene product created a likelihood of confusion with Himalaya’s Ayurvedic uterine tonic, which had been in use since 1997. The decision emphasized the precedence of prior use over trademark registration in cases of passing off. Continue Reading Evecare Trademark: Himalaya’s Prior Use Prevails Over Wipro’s Class Differentiation

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Design infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart

Design infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart

On 1 October 2024, the Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Kent RO Systems Ltd. in a case involving design infringement and passing off. The court restrained the defendants from selling infringing water purifiers and directed Flipkart to remove all listings of the infringing products. Continue Reading Design infringing water purifiers taken down from Flipkart

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Claim Amendments within the Scope of Patent Specification are Permissible, the Delhi High Court reiterates

Claim Amendments within the Scope of Patent Specification are Permissible, the Delhi High Court reiterates

The Delhi High Court overturned the Deputy Controller’s decision rejecting Axcess Limited’s patent application. The Court ruled that the amended claims were within the scope of the original application and remanded the case for fresh consideration, providing guidance on permissible amendments under the Patents Act, 1970. Continue Reading Claim Amendments within the Scope of Patent Specification are Permissible, the Delhi High Court reiterates

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Good Karma prevails for Upakarma yet again, court affirms injunction against Trademark infringement

Good Karma prevails for Upakarma yet again, court affirms injunction against Trademark infringement

The Delhi High Court dismissed Rasayanam Enterprises’ appeal against an injunction in a trademark infringement case concerning the deceptive packaging of Shilajit. The court found Rasayanam’s 20 gm packaging deceptively similar to Upakarma Ayurveda’s trademark, thus upholding the interim injunction, emphasizing consumer confusion in competitive products. Continue Reading Good Karma prevails for Upakarma yet again, court affirms injunction against Trademark infringement

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Pharma company's buttery slip : Court Stops Trademark Infringement of 'AMUL'

Pharma company’s buttery slip : Court Stops Trademark Infringement of ‘AMUL’

The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union, prohibiting Bio Logic from using the “AMUL” trademark for pharmaceutical products. The court found Bio Logic’s use of the trademark deliberate and awarded Kaira Rs. 5,00,000 in damages and costs. Continue Reading Pharma company’s buttery slip : Court Stops Trademark Infringement of ‘AMUL’

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‘Prime’ Trademark Registration for Salt Cancelled based on Prior, Continuous Use

‘Prime’ Trademark Registration for Salt Cancelled based on Prior, Continuous Use

In the case of Koteshwar Chemfood Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Sachdeva and Sons Industries Pvt. Ltd., the Delhi High Court ordered rectification of the ‘PRIME’ trademark, removing salt and spices due to non-use, following a petition filed by Koteshwar Chemfood. Continue Reading ‘Prime’ Trademark Registration for Salt Cancelled based on Prior, Continuous Use

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