Anushka Aman
Oct 28, 2022
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...
Divanshi Gupta
Oct 25, 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,...
Abhinav Bhalla
Oct 18, 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...
Somesa Gupta
Oct 14, 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...
Avanee Tewari
Oct 12, 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...
Swati Bhanot
Oct 11, 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,...
Vrinda Sehgal
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
Sep 29, 2022
Test of Unwary Consumer: Carlsberg Granted Interim Injunction Against Tensberg
Introduction Recently in the case of CARLSBERG BREWERIES A/S v. TENSBERG BREWERIES INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. & ORS.[1], the Delhi High Court...
Abhinav Bhalla
Sep 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 the suit in favour of...
Vrinda Sehgal
Sep 22, 2022
High Court: Test For Determining Similarity Is Possibility And Not Probability Of Confusion
Introduction Recently in the case of Astral Poly Technik Limited & Anr. v. Astralglee through its proprietor Ms Pooja Surendra Ayre &...