trademark
‘TRUE VALLEY’ vs ‘Amul TRU’: Madras HC Dismisses Trademark Suit
The Madras High Court dismissed an infringement suit against 'Amul TRU' via summary judgment. It found 'TRUE VALLEY' had no prospect of success, preventing a meritless trial.
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Author: Adv. Koushik Chittella
An Advocate enrolled on the rolls of the Bar Council of the State of Andhra Pradesh. What started as curiosity about how the law protects ideas, brands, inventions, and creative works gradually developed into a genuine passion for studying and explaining IP law, inspiring me to pursue a Masters degree (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
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Madras HC Dismisses Trademark Suit Against Amul for Statutory Lapse
The Madras High Court dismissed Asian Beverage's infringement suit against Amul for failing to issue mandatory pre-institution notice under the Gujarat Act.
trademark
GEF Foods v. Annapurna Swadisht: Madras HC Modifies Interim Injunction
The Madras High Court modified an ex-parte interim injunction, limiting its scope to prevent trademark confusion on spices while protecting the defendant's snack business.
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Bombay HC Reaffirms Prior User Rights: Sun Pharma v. Nectar Life Care
Bombay HC denies Sun Pharma's injunction, confirming that statutory registration under the Trade Marks Act cannot defeat established common law prior user rights.
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Metro Brands v. Brand Magic: Bombay HC Protects Prior User of METRO Mark
The Bombay High Court refused to grant an ad-interim injunction to Metro Brands, ruling that Section 34 prior user rights override Section 28 registration exclusivity.
Copyright
Shiva Stuti Copyright Dispute: Oral Tradition, Authorship, and Moral Rights in Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar v. A.R. Rahman
An analysis of the Shiva Stuti copyright dispute (Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar v. A.R. Rahman), examining oral classical music traditions, authorship thresholds, and moral rights under Section 57 of the Copyright Act.
Other IP
Delhi HC Protects Dr Devi Prasad Shetty Likeness from AI Deepfakes
The Delhi High Court protected Dr Devi Prasad Shetty personality rights by permanently restraining unauthorized AI deepfakes and enforcing trademark rights without a trial.
Other IP
Patents vs Trade Secrets in India: Strategic Choices, Reverse Engineering, and the Draft Bill 2024
An analysis of the strategic tension between patent protection and trade secrets in India, examining reverse engineering risks, TRIPS Article 39, confidentiality clubs, and the Draft Trade Secrets Bill 2024.
patent
NOCIL v. Finorchem: Calcutta HC Restrains Process Patent Infringement
The Calcutta High Court granted an interim injunction restraining Finorchem from manufacturing 4-ADPA, reinforcing the burden of proof shift under Section 104A.
Copyright
The Delhi Law House Copyright Case: Delhi HC Ruling on Chain of Title and Injunctions
<p>Detailed case commentary on the Delhi Law House copyright case (Shakti Sagar v. Delhi Law House). Why the Delhi High Court refused an interim injunction due to missing chain-of-title proof, registration requirements, and Section 55 remedies under the Copyright Act, 1957.</p>