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Delhi High Court Clarifies Trademark Anti-Dissection Rules
The Delhi High Court rules that the Trade Marks Registry must apply the anti-dissection principle and clarifies that well-known mark status requires no prior declaration.
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Delhi HC: Beer and Whisky Are Allied and Cognate Goods
The Delhi High Court’s landmark interim order in Devans Modern Breweries v. Cartel Bros clarifies essential trademark principles for the liquor industry. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela confirmed that beer and whisky are allied and cognate goods despite pricing and alcohol content differences. The Court also held that a registered proprietor’s right to sue is not extinguished by non-use in a specific sub-category. Crucially, the anti-dissection rule cannot be used to mask the adoption of a dominant mark within a composite label. This ruling serves as a vital precedent for brand enforcement.