Wow Momo vs Wow Burger case saw the Delhi High Court rule that the word ‘WOW’ cannot be monopolised, as it falls under statutory exceptions to trademark protection, while rejecting Wow Momo’s plea for interim injunction against Wow Burger.
A Delhi lawyer has challenged MS Dhoni’s trademark application for “Captain Cool,” arguing that it is a generic term used for multiple sports figures, not exclusive to him. The opposition claims Dhoni’s fame cannot justify ownership of the phrase, and legal procedures were not properly followed in the registration process.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court of India requesting to prevent the trademark registration of “Operation Sindoor.” The petitioner argues that the name represents national sacrifice and should not be commercialized, as it hurts public sentiment and disrespects the armed forces. The case highlights concerns over public morality under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
The Trade Marks Registry has withdrawn its approval for registering the trademark ‘CHUTIYARAM’ under Class 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The decision came on Tuesday, just a day after the mark was published in the Trademark Journal and two weeks after it was initially accepted. In an official order published on Tuesday, the Trade Marks Registry admitted that the acceptance of the application was a mistake and that the mark violated legal provisions under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.