Delhi High Court Rules Against VIP from Using ‘Carlton’ Trademark in India Over Lack of Local Reputation: “Goodwill Either Exists or It Does Not”

Delhi High Court ruled that global goodwill is not enough for trademark protection in India. VIP Industries lost rights over ‘Carlton’ for luggage due to lack of Indian goodwill.

[Trademark Suit] Bombay HC Issues Interim Order, Temporarily Stays Pune Eatery from Using ‘Burger King’ Name

On November 2, the Bombay High Court issued an interim order preventing a Pune eatery from using the name “Burger King” amid a trademark infringement lawsuit by the US-based Burger King Corporation. The court emphasized a thorough examination of the appeal, while the Pune eatery’s prior use of the name complicates the case.

Karan Johar Moves Bombay HC Against Film “Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar”

Bollywood director Karan Johar has filed a lawsuit against the producers of the Hindi film “Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar,” objecting to the unauthorized use of his name in the title. Represented by DSK Legal, he seeks a permanent injunction and urgent relief to prevent irreversible harm to his reputation and goodwill ahead of the film’s