“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. ...
Relaxo Footware bags injunction against infringement of its registered footwear designs
Relaxo Footware granted interim injunction againstinfringement of its registered footware design ...
Idea-expression dichotomy in computer programs
The legal position on the doctrine of idea-expression dichotomy is ever-changing and dynamic. The courts have been applying the hit and trial method, resulting in the evolution of this doctrine. It is undoubtedly an essential doctrine for the copyright protection and enforcement of software programs. ...
Believe it or not, we’re still in agreement…trademark infringement of GEETANJALI
The Delhi High Court granted an injunction to Geetanjali Studio for trademark infringement of their registered trademark 'Geetanjali' by flouting the franchise agreement....
Puma Counterfeit: One cannot copy Puma’s logo anymore; it’s 2021!
Puma accuses Ashok Kumar trading as The Shoes Kart of selling counterfeit Puma products and sought an injunction from the Delhi High Court regarding the same...