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Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Lacoste in its trademark infringement suit against Crocodile International. Lacoste was granted a permanent injunction to prevent Crocodile International from using a deceptively similar crocodile logo in India, with the Court ruling that Lacoste’s trademark rights had been violated. Crocodile International was also ordered to submit statements of profits made since 1998. Continue Reading Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

October 23, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 224Views 1Like

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Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Volvo against M/s Grasp Engineering for using the trademark “VOLVO PUMPS” without authorization. The court found Grasp’s actions likely to deceive consumers and harm Volvo’s reputation, leading to the restriction of Grasp’s use of the mark until further hearings. Continue Reading Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

October 22, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 132Views 2Likes

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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

October 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 143Views 1Like

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Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks

In a 2024 decision, the Bengaluru City Civil Court dismissed both the plaintiff’s and defendant’s claims in a trademark dispute between Nandini Deluxe and Hotel Nandini, ruling that both parties could continue using their respective trademarks without infringing on each other’s rights. Continue Reading Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks

October 18, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 180Views 1Like

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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

October 16, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 181Views 1Like

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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

October 15, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 200Views 0Like

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VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles

VANS Inc. secured a permanent injunction against Gopal Goyal in a trademark infringement case before the Delhi District Court. The Court found Mr. Goyal guilty of selling counterfeit products under VANS’ mark, ordered the confiscation of infringing goods, and awarded VANS exemplary damages of ₹50,000 for reputational and financial losses. Continue Reading VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles

October 14, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 163Views 1Like

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Passing Off Suit: ‘LUX’ Trademark Protected by Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of Biswanath Hosiery Mills, holding that Micky Metals’ use of the “LUX TMT” mark constituted passing off. The Court granted a permanent injunction, emphasizing that the Plaintiffs’ trademark rights extended even to dissimilar goods. Continue Reading Passing Off Suit: ‘LUX’ Trademark Protected by Calcutta High Court

October 3, 2024 IP AI Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 187Views 0Like

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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

October 1, 2024 IP AI Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 298Views 1Like

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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’

September 30, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 349Views 2Likes

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Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark

Volvo drives home a victory in Trademark ‘Volvo Pump’ dispute

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

Nandini Deluxe v. Hotel Nandini: Court holds that both can continue using their trademarks

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

VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles

Passing Off Suit: ‘LUX’ Trademark Protected by Calcutta High Court

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

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

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