Delhi High Court Archives

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 257Views 1Like

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Patent on Portable Vehicle Management System goes offtrack

The Delhi High Court confirmed the refusal of Mahesh Gupta’s patent application for a Portable Vehicle Management System, citing the lack of an inventive step in light of prior arts D4 and D5. The decision underscores important principles of patentability, including mosaicing, hindsight bias, and the criteria for non-obviousness. Continue Reading Patent on Portable Vehicle Management System goes offtrack

July 9, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 367Views 0Like

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Marc Salon’s Design Makes the Cut: Court Grants Injunction

The Delhi High Court has confirmed an interim injunction in favor of Marc Salon in a case against GM Sales involving claims of passing off, copyright infringement, and unfair trade practices. The ruling underscores the protection of Marc Salon’s unique furniture designs and highlights the significance of intellectual property rights in the industry. Continue Reading Marc Salon’s Design Makes the Cut: Court Grants Injunction

July 4, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 418Views 0Like

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Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Honeywell International Inc., overturning a refusal order by the Patent Office. The court emphasized the importance of fairness and the consideration of claims in conjunction with complete specifications, setting a precedent for thorough examination in patent matters. Continue Reading Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld

June 26, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 446Views 1Like

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Lost in the Inbox? Delhi High Court Saves Dabur’s Trademark Application

Delhi High Court revives Dabur’s ODONIL MYSTIC ROSE trademark application, citing procedural lapses by the Trade Marks Registry in serving the notice of opposition. Continue Reading Lost in the Inbox? Delhi High Court Saves Dabur’s Trademark Application

May 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 456Views 0Like

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Lights out for “Everyday” Lighters : Injunction in favour of EVEREADY

The Delhi High Court has restrained KSC Industries from using the mark “Everyday” for lighters, finding it deceptively similar to Eveready’s well-known trademark for batteries and lighting products. Continue Reading Lights out for “Everyday” Lighters : Injunction in favour of EVEREADY

May 15, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 480Views 0Like

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Transparency Triumphs : Patent Refusals must elucidate clear grounds

The Delhi High Court recently ruled in favor of Calm Water Therapeutics LLC, highlighting the importance of transparent reasoning in patent refusal decisions. The Court’s observations underscored flaws in the Controller’s assessment, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive reasoning behind such refusals. Continue Reading Transparency Triumphs : Patent Refusals must elucidate clear grounds

May 14, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 428Views 1Like

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Premier Injunction for the Premier League : Viacom18 knocks out IPL Pirates with Dynamic+ Injunction

Viacom 18 Media Private Limited obtained a groundbreaking Dynamic + injunction from the Delhi High Court against rogue websites broadcasting pirated IPL matches. This legal victory ensures real-time protection of Viacom’s exclusive broadcasting rights. Continue Reading Premier Injunction for the Premier League : Viacom18 knocks out IPL Pirates with Dynamic+ Injunction

May 7, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 799Views 1Like

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A battle of SMITHS. Who owns the rights over the word 'SMITH'?

A.O. Smith Vs. Star Smith: Who owns the right over the word ‘Smith’?

The Delhi High Court ruled in the case of A.O. Smith Corporation v. Star Smith Export Pvt. Ltd., dismissing the defendants’ plea in a trademark infringement dispute. The court upheld A.O. Smith’s claim, restraining the defendants from using marks ‘STAR SMITH’ and ‘BLUE DIAMOND,’ citing potential confusion and dishonest adoption. Continue Reading A.O. Smith Vs. Star Smith: Who owns the right over the word ‘Smith’?

April 10, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 481Views 0Like

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Court holds that FIELDMARSHAL Trademark belongs to PM Diesel, the Prior, Continuous and Legitimate User

In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court settled a decades-long dispute over the ownership of the ‘FIELDMARSHAL’ trademark. Confirming PM Diesel’s prior and legitimate usage since 1963, the court dismissed Thukral Mechanical Works’ claim based on a later acquisition. This judgment underscores the critical importance of prior user rights in trademark disputes. Continue Reading Court holds that FIELDMARSHAL Trademark belongs to PM Diesel, the Prior, Continuous and Legitimate User