The Delhi High Court, in a case of first impression, held that numbers could most certainly qualify as a good trademark and granted permission to register a numeric trademark. The judgment reflects the increasing acceptance of numbers as identifiers in business as well as the robust growth of intellectual property rights in India. Delhi HC’s … Read more
On 21st December 2024, a public auction was conducted under the High Court’s supervision, as directed by the Supreme Court. Although RHC Holding Pvt Ltd (a firm linked to the Singh brothers) challenged the auction’s outcome, the High Court dismissed the objections. As a result, Fortis Healthcare secures Fortis trademark, strengthening its legal ownership and … Read more
Standing out from the competition has become increasingly important as businesses compete in the fast-paced digital environment. One of the most innovative forms of trademark protection is the motion trademark; this is a trademark that shows a brand’s identity through animated movement. While traditional trademarks defend words or logos, motion trademarks defend an organizations animated … Read more
The Trademark Registry withdrew approval for the Namkeen Brand Chutiyaram Trademark due to an error in granting approval. Under trademark law, offensive marks contrary to Sections 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act of 1999 cannot be registered as offensive or misleading marks. Concerned about the nature of the mark, the Registrar invoked Section … Read more
Significant penalty for Amazon as it has been asked to pay Rs, 340 Crore for Trademark Infringement. The case was filed by Lifestyle Equities CV, the owner of the “Beverly Hills Polo Club” (BHPC) brand, against Amazon. They filed the trademark infringement case against amazon for selling products with a logo similar to BHPC’s trademark. … Read more
The High Court of Delhi has pronounced a verdict to uphold the Ratan Tata trademark and restrain any third party from unauthorized usage of the industrialist’s name. The court held judicially that Ratan Tata was a celebrity and that his name, as a mark, warranted the suitable scope of law. The suit was filed by … Read more
Delhi High Court recently granted well-known trademark status to Peter England. The court recognized that Peter England has maintained its legacy for a century and has built a strong reputation among people, including well-known Indian celebrities. With its established consumer trust and brand value, the court’s decision now officially acknowledges Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail … Read more
Recently, the Bombay high court has admitted an interesting case related to trademark infringement. This case is a ₹5,000 crore lawsuit filed by Abhishek Lodha, the promoter of Macrotech Developers, against his younger brother, Abhinandan Lodha. The dispute is around the unauthorised use of the trademark ‘Lodha’. Both the brothers are sons of the Maharashtra … Read more
Rapido is a well-known business in India that provides two-wheeler taxi services. Recently, it had to fight a case against another applicant to protect its brand and trademark registration. Case behind Trademark Registration Case for Rapido Roppen is a company incorporated in 2015. They argued that they have multiple trademark registrations for the Rapido brand. … Read more
Recently, the Delhi High Court protected a trademark. It upheld the appeal of KRBL Limited. As you might already know, KRBL Limited is the proprietor of the ‘India Gate’ brand and a well known company for basmati rice products. The decision from Delhi High Court came in a trademark infringement case. The case was in … Read more