India: Registration of a device mark does not grant exclusive rights to the use of its components
The Hon’ble Delhi High Court (“the Court”) in the matter of Vasundhra Jewellers Pvt. Ltd v. Kirat Vinodbhai Jadvani & Anr,[1]denied the...
Anushka Aman
Oct 28, 2022
Delhi High Court: Louis Vuitton successfully enforces rights in its LV (logo) marks.
Overview Recently, in the case of Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Javed Khan & Ors[1], the Delhi High Court decreed suit in favour of Louis...
Abhinav Bhalla
Oct 26, 2022
Dynamic Injunctions: A Novel Species Of Injunctions In The Realm Of Digital Piracy
INTRODUCTION Indisputably, innovation in the digital age has brought improvements in human productivity and efficiency. But,...
Divanshi Gupta
Oct 25, 2022
Non-filing of Legal Proceedings Certificate does not disentitle the Plaintiff to seek an injunction
Overview The Division Bench of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (“the Court”) vide its decision dated September 12, 2022 in the matter titled...
Abhinav Bhalla
Oct 18, 2022
High Court holds non-reasoned refusal as “cryptic”, remands patent application for reconsideration
Introduction In a recent appeal filed before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the case of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. VsThe...
Nidhi Anand & Ankita Sabharwal
Oct 18, 2022
Hashtags and Trade Marks: A Digital Media Prodigy
Introduction The evolution of social media platforms has resulted in increased consumer engagement online and dissemination of...
Somesa Gupta
Oct 14, 2022
Decoding Personality Rights: Whose Right Is It Anyway?
INTRODUCTION It is interesting to note that even though the concept of ‘Personality Rights’ can be traced back to 1890 wherein Samuel...
Avanee Tewari
Oct 12, 2022
Spectrum of distinctiveness: High Court clarifies criteria for inherent registrability
Facts of the case: In its order dated July 8, 2022, issued in Disruptive Health Solutions Private Limited vs Registrar of Trade Marks,...
Swati Bhanot
Oct 11, 2022
“Blanding” Of Trademarks, The Latest Marketing Trend: Is It Here To Stay?
Introduction Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”.[1] When it comes to brands and marketing...
Vrinda Sehgal
Oct 11, 2022
High Court dismisses injunction against NATCO PHARMA in patent infringement action by FMC Corp.
Introduction: The High Court in the case of FMC Corporation & Ors. vs Natco Pharma Limited has dismissed the application by FMC...
Loveleen Kaur
Oct 6, 2022
