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 Bombay High Court upheld the Registrar’s decision to deny TikTok “well-known” trademark status due to the ongoing national ban over security concerns. The Court emphasized that the ban was a valid basis for the decision, even though TikTok argued procedural errors and brand popularity were overlooked.
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.
