Today, On 11th December, the Delhi High Court halted ‘Wow Delicious’ from using a trademark similar to ‘Wow! Momo’ due to potential consumer confusion. Justice Mini Pushkarna observed that ‘Wow! Momo’ proved a case of trademark infringement. The court’s interim order reflects concern over protecting the established brand’s identity. A hearing is set for April 2025.
The Delhi High Court Today (March 13th) appointed Senior Advocate Gaurav Pachnanda as amicus curiae to help resolve a complex jurisdictional question under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The 5-judge Bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, is addressing the issue of filing cancellation petitions and has enlisted Pachnanda’s expertise. The case is scheduled for further examination in May 2024.
The Delhi High Court is examining jurisdictional issues in the Trade Marks Act, 1999, due to the absence of a definition for ‘High Court’. The court has referred the matter to a larger Bench to clarify past decisions’ applicability and determine jurisdiction based on the Trade Mark Registry’s location or the impact of registration.
