The Delhi High Court held that the terms “TIGER” and “BRAND” are generic, refusing interim injunction in a trademark infringement and passing off dispute over agricultural implements. Justice Tejas Karia dismissed Mayank Jain’s plea against Atulya Discs Pvt Ltd.
The Bombay High Court has overturned a previous decision that denied Yamaha’s trademark application for “WR,” citing confusion with Honda’s “WR-V.” The court criticized the Registrar of Trade Marks for inadequate reasoning and failing to consider Yamaha’s global reputation since 1990. The application will be reevaluated accordingly.
The Delhi High Court referred a trademark dispute between Kushmanda Power Limited (KPL) and Ola Electric concerning the term “Bharat Cell” to mediation. Both companies lack registered trademarks for “Bharat Cell.” The court believes mediation is appropriate as trademark rights remain unsettled, with the next hearing in August 2025.
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.