Domain name dispute: Okaytatabyebye for MakeMyTrip as WIPO rules in TATA’s favor
The famous domain name dispute between Tata Sons and MakeMyTrip namely Tata Sons Ltd. vs. okaytatabyebye.com before the WIPO ended up in Tata's favor. ...
The Real Capsula di FRANCO
Franco Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd was granted ex-parte injunction to restrain infringement of trademark FRANCO and FRANCO-REMEDIES by the defendants....
Alkem Laboratories secures injunction for their ‘Pan’ family of trademarks
Alkem Laboratories secures yet another injunction order in their favor for their famous 'Pan' family of trademarks. ...
The fame in the name: Bhupesh Goyal v/s State of Chattisgarh & Ors.
Initially, the owners of Jain Chuski Chai had filed a complaint against the owners of Goyal Chuski Chai. Owing to endless debates, the subsequent writ petition by Goyal Chuski Chai was rejected and trial court was directed to decide the authenticity of the case....
“Every Officer’s Voice- Officer’s Choice”: IP Dispute of Officer’s Choice
Allied Blenders And Distillers Pvt. Ltd granted ex-parte injunction in IP dispute of Officers Choice mark....
The Role of IPR in the pharmaceutical industry
IPR gives protection to the inventions of the pharmaceutical companies and sets the foundation by which technological and medical advancements take place....
Risk it to get the biscuit: Britannia Industries Ltd vs. ITC Limited
Britannia Industries Ltd. sought an injunction against ITC Limited for restraining them from manufacturing or selling biscuits using packaging that was deceptively similar to their nutri choice digestive biscuits....
Legal requirements for a live concert
While conducting a live concert, the organizers and hosts of the event have to take essential permits, licenses and fulfill various legal requirements....
Transborder reputation and passing off claims in trademarks
Reputation is the foundation behind any brand and is indeed a significant selling point for most famous brands. As trademarks are territorial, their rights are only protected in countries or regions where they are registered. Hence, several brands/companies that file passing off claims of their goods or services must prove a trans-border reputation in the particular territory....
Can names be trademarked?
If the ordinary public recognizes a surname or name with some specific product or service, then it could be trademarked, provided such a name or surname must be unique, distinctive, and rare. ...