Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Abhishek Bachchan, observing that unauthorized use of his name, image, likeness, and personality attributes creates public confusion and false perceptions of endorsement, thereby infringing his personality rights and causing reputational harm.
The Madras High Court has refused to restrain actor Vijay’s party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) from using its yellow-maroon flag. The court said it is prima facie not convinced of any trademark or copyright infringement as claimed by a Chennai trust.
The Supreme Court refused Pernod Ricard’s plea claiming exclusive rights over the word Pride in its Blenders Pride trademark. The Court ruled that Pride is a generic term in the liquor industry and cannot be monopolised without separate registration.
The Delhi High Court awarded ₹5 lakh in costs to Veerji Malai Chaap Wale in a trademark infringement case, protecting its brand from deceptive imitation by rival eateries.
Himachal Pradesh High Court stops sale of Old Mist rum citing similarity with Old Monk Coffee Rum. Court finds prima facie trademark infringement and risk of public confusion.
YouTuber Mohak Mangal urges Delhi High Court to transfer ANI’s copyright case from Patiala House, citing overlapping issues. Justice Bhambhani questions if single bench can hear the plea.
The Delhi High Court has revived Crocs’ passing off lawsuits against major Indian footwear brands, reversing a previous dismissal. The court mandated a full trial to evaluate claims that these companies copied Crocs’ iconic foam clog design. The ruling allows Crocs another opportunity to argue its trademark protection claims.
Delhi High court Ruled that Common Names Like ‘NEHA’ Can Be Trademarked If They Gain Distinctiveness Through Use. Quoting, “Trademark rights don’t arise in the abstract… they accrue through real commercial activity that identifies product origin.”
NEW DELHI: Today, 26th March, The Delhi High Court decided to continue hearing the trademark case filed by Elon Musk’s company, Tesla Inc., against the Indian firm Tesla Power India Private Limited. This decision came after the Court noted that mediation efforts between the two companies did not succeed.
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed a Pune-based restaurant to continue using the ‘Burger King’ name. The dispute involves US-based Burger King Corporation, which entered India in 2014. However, the Pune eatery has been operating under the same name since 2008. The case raises legal questions about trademark rights and prior usage in India.
