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Court Directs Meta to Take Down Deepfake Videos of NSE CEO in Urgent Ruling

Court Directs Meta to Take Down Deepfake Videos of NSE CEO in Urgent Ruling

The Bombay High Court granted urgent interim relief to NSE, ordering Meta and other intermediaries to remove deepfake videos falsely showing NSE’s CEO endorsing stock-picking services. The court highlighted the importance of preventing market manipulation and safeguarding investor trust. Continue Reading Court Directs Meta to Take Down Deepfake Videos of NSE CEO in Urgent Ruling

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Century Ply’s claims of Trademark infringement do not fly, rules court

Century Ply’s claims of Trademark infringement do not fly, rules court

The Delhi Tis Hazari Court dismissed a trademark infringement suit filed by Century Plyboards against Shree Balaji Ply Center. The court found the plaintiff’s allegations based on hearsay evidence and lack of credible proof, resulting in a ruling in favor of the defendant, awarding them the costs of defending the suit. Continue Reading Century Ply’s claims of Trademark infringement do not fly, rules court

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Delhi High Court issues injunctions for fraudulently using IP Law Firm’s Trademark and Partner’s Name

Delhi High Court issues injunctions for fraudulently using IP Law Firm’s Trademark and Partner’s Name

The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction in favor of Anand And Anand, safeguarding its trademark against fraudulent impersonation in emails. The court also ordered the blacklisting of email addresses used by cybercriminals and instructed service providers to disclose their identities. Continue Reading Delhi High Court issues injunctions for fraudulently using IP Law Firm’s Trademark and Partner’s Name

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Videos, Merchandise, and Image Infringement of the TV Show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Injuncted

Videos, Merchandise, and Image Infringement of the TV Show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Injuncted

The Delhi High Court issued an ex-parte injunction in favor of Neela Film Productions, creators of “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,” restraining various online platforms from infringing the show’s intellectual property rights. This ruling underscores the need for protecting IP against unauthorized use and commercial exploitation. Continue Reading Videos, Merchandise, and Image Infringement of the TV Show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Injuncted

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Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya

Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya

In a significant trademark dispute, the Delhi High Court issued an interim order favoring Himalaya Wellness Company, restraining Vlado Sky from using the ‘Himalayan Organics’ mark. The court recognized the potential for consumer confusion and upheld the strength of the ‘Himalaya’ trademark, allowing Vlado Sky to sell existing stock under specific conditions Continue Reading Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of Himalaya

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Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion

Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion

The Gujarat High Court’s decision in the Unisn vs. Unison case provides critical insights into evaluating trademark infringement. The court emphasized a holistic view of trademarks, considering the distinctiveness of goods and services, thereby ruling out the likelihood of confusion. This case reinforces the importance of product differentiation in trademark disputes. Continue Reading Evaluating Trademark Infringement: Holistic View and Goods Differentiation to Determine Likelihood of Confusion

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Full and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte Injunctions

Full and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte Injunctions

The Bombay High Court in Atyati vs. Cognizant emphasized the critical need for full and transparent disclosure in ex-parte injunctions, ruling against Atyati for suppressing material facts. This case highlights the importance of integrity in the judicial process, especially in intellectual property disputes. Continue Reading Full and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte Injunctions

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Novartis says No to Novarish

Novartis says No to Novarish

In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court granted Novartis AG an ad-interim injunction against Novarish Healthcare Private Limited for trademark infringement. Novartis successfully argued that Novarish’s use of the “NOVARISH” mark was deceptively similar to its well-known “NOVARTIS” trademark, leading to the court’s decision to protect Novartis’s intellectual property rights. Continue Reading Novartis says No to Novarish

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Heifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent Injunction

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

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