Yesterday (2nd April) Delhi HC officially recognized Haldiram as a renowned brand and its distinctive symbols as well-known trademarks for food products and eateries. The Court emphasized the brand’s cultural and commercial influence, granting it protection from deceptive usage. This ruling highlights the brand’s quality and distinctiveness, extending beyond geographical boundaries and consumer perceptions.
Today 2nd April The Delhi HC
fined Google Rs 1 lakh for providing inaccurate information and failing to disclose the rejection of a patent by the European Patent Office. The court dismissed Google’s appeal, concluding that its patent application lacked inventive ingenuity. The patent aimed to enable the transfer of instant messaging sessions across devices and specify preferences for messaging sessions.
Delhi High Court examines a case regarding Google Ads’ impact on Indian advertisers’ arbitration rights. Startupwala demands reinstatement of ads disapproved by Google, citing Arbitration Act. NEW DELHI: Recently, The Delhi High Court examining a case involving Google’s advertising system and its potential impact on Indian advertisers’ ability to seek legal recourse domestically. A petition […]
The Delhi High Court Today (March 13th) appointed Senior Advocate Gaurav Pachnanda as amicus curiae to help resolve a complex jurisdictional question under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The 5-judge Bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, is addressing the issue of filing cancellation petitions and has enlisted Pachnanda’s expertise. The case is scheduled for further examination in May 2024.
The Delhi High Court is examining jurisdictional issues in the Trade Marks Act, 1999, due to the absence of a definition for ‘High Court’. The court has referred the matter to a larger Bench to clarify past decisions’ applicability and determine jurisdiction based on the Trade Mark Registry’s location or the impact of registration.
Delhi High Court Rules on Copyright Protection for Adaptations of Religious Scriptures: A Deep Dive into the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Case In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has stated that while religious scriptures themselves cannot be copyrighted, their adaptations, including dramatic renditions and other derivative works, are indeed eligible for copyright protection. This […]
The Delhi High Court has passed a significant interim order safeguarding the personality rights of renowned Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. The court’s decision restrains various entities from exploiting Kapoor’s image, name, voice, or other personal attributes for financial benefits without his explicit consent. Justice Prathiba M Singh issued the order in response to Kapoor’s suit, […]