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.
Today, On 18th October, the Chief Justice of India refused to intervene in a trademark dispute regarding the movie “Jigra.” The court concluded that legal action was unwarranted since the film is in the public domain. The case illustrates complexities in trademark law between different sectors, especially education and entertainment.
Delhi High Court Upholds the Right to Use One’s Own Name Against Trademark Claims. Delhi High Court referenced William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to assert that an individual’s right to use their own name for their products cannot be infringed upon by claims of trademark violation. In a judgment that resonates with the age-old question […]
