202406.26
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The basics of intellectual property rights and computer-related inventions

  Mr. Chandan Kumar attended the Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology on June 25th as a speaker. The topic covered was “the basics of intellectual property rights and computer-related inventions.” In the basics of intellectual property rights, he covered all types of intellectual property rights, and in computer-related…

202406.25
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‘Southern Infosys’ loses its claim to use Infosys as corporate name

Infosys Limited (Infosys) brought an action against Southern Infosys Limited (SIL) seeking to restrain SIL from using Infosys’s registered trademark “INFOSYS” as part of its trade name. Infosys alleged that SIL’s use of its registered trademark risks misleading consumers and eroding Infosys’s unique brand identity. This case summary will provide an overview of the facts,…

202406.24
25

Alkem defends its adoption of ALSITA mark

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd (MPL) relying on its rights in the prior used mark ALRISTA filed the suit at the Delhi High Court against the Defendant, Alkem Laboratories Ltd. & Anr, (Alkem) to restrain them from manufacturing, selling, or promoting their pharmaceutical product under the trademark ‘ALSITA’. MPL contends that ALRISTA and ALSITA are deceptively similar…

202406.20
25

Shoe manufacturers fight over representation of stylized ‘X’

Relaxo Footwears Limited (Relaxo) brought an action against XS Brands Consultancy Private Limited & Ors (XS Brands). Relaxo relying on its rights in the device/mark seeks to restrain XS Brands from using the mark in relation to footwear. Relaxo does not claim any rights per se over the letter ‘X’ but only in the stylised…

202406.18
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AO Smith is similar to STAR SMITH holds Delhi High court

In the trademark dispute between A.O. Smith Corporation and Star Smith Export Pvt. Ltd over the marks AO Smith and Start Smith, the Delhi High Court held the marks to be similar and use of Star Smith to be trademark infringement. The court also emphasized the significance of the dominant portion of the mark and…

202406.13
25

Patent filing and prosecution in Agricultural technologies and Plant Biotechnologies

  We are pleased to announce that Ms. Suvarna Pandey, Associate Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, recently visited AAU Incubation Center (Agri & Food Business Incubator), India’s leading Agri-Food Tech Incubation Center supported by Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat. Ms. Pandey conducted an insightful session on patent filing and prosecution in Agricultural technologies and…

202406.06
25

MRF successfully asserts rights in Muscleman logo

This note discusses the final judgement post-trial passed by the Madras High Court in a suit filed by the well-known tyre manufacturer MRF. The Plaintiff, MRF Limited filed the suit against the Defendant, Powermax Rubber Factory and Ors, (Powermax) alleging infringement of trademark, copyright, passing off, damages, etc. MRF relying on its rights in the…