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Delhi High Court Restrains ‘ANANTARA’ Mark in Real Estate Dispute
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent summary injunction against the unauthorized use of the 'ANANTARA' mark, citing statutory confusion under Section 29.
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‘KIEHBERG’ Mark: Delhi HC Protects Prior User Against Registrant
Delhi HC grants permanent injunction for 'KIEHBERG', holding that common law prior user rights supersede subsequent statutory registration under the Trade Marks Act.
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Delhi HC Restrains ‘ACNE + SCAR’ Mark in Mankind Pharma Dispute
Delhi HC rules that appending house marks does not cure structural trademark infringement under Section 29(2)(b) in the Mankind Pharma vs. Alaina Healthcare dispute.
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Gaurav Chawla v. Sandeep Jape: Bombay HC Protects Prior User
The Bombay High Court refused an interim injunction against a prior user, holding that trademark registration cannot override common law rights under Section 34.
trademark
Nitin Chawla v Sandeep Jape: Bombay HC Refuses Interim Injunction
Bombay High Court denied an interim injunction in Nitin Chawla v Sandeep Jape, ruling Section 34 prior continuous use overrides Section 28 registration rights.
trademark
New Yorker S.H.K. Jeans v. Rahul Barlota: Madras HC Rectifies Register for Non-Use
The Madras High Court recently expunged a trademark under Sections 47 and 57 of the Trade Marks Act for failure to prove bona fide commercial use in a rectification petition.
trademark
Green Malabar v. Petromoney: Madras HC Restrains Infringing Use of Identical Mark
The Madras High Court has issued a permanent injunction restraining Petromoney Innovations from using an identical mark, reinforcing trademark protection for financial firms.
Other IP
Healthium Medtech v. Registrar of Trade Marks: Madras HC Directs Expedited Processing of Trademark Application
The Madras High Court mandates the Registrar of Trade Marks to expedite pending trademark application processing in Healthium Medtech Limited v. Registrar of Trade Marks.
Other IP
Hindustan Unilever Limited v. AS Print Pack Global Private Limited: Bombay HC Examines Trade Dress Infringement
Bombay High Court assesses trade dress infringement in Hindustan Unilever Limited v. AS Print Pack Global Private Limited, emphasizing the evidentiary burden of proof.
Other IP
Unilever Global IP Limited v. Fine and Shine: Bombay HC Restrains Trade Dress Mimicry
The Bombay High Court has granted an interim injunction against Fine and Shine Cosmetic, ruling that near-identical trade dress constitutes trademark infringement.
patent
Aventose Energy v. Patent Controller: Madras HC Sets Aside Rejection
The Madras HC set aside a patent refusal for Aventose Energy, ruling that the Controller's rejection lacked granular comparative analysis of the claimed invention.
Copyright
Novex Communications v. Gujrat Mineral Development Corporation: Bombay HC Upholds Copyright Infringement Claims
The Bombay High Court confirms Novex Communications' prima facie copyright claim against Gujrat Mineral Development Corporation for unauthorized public performance of music.