A major transformation was witnessed in the field of intellectual property rights, further introducing IP legislation for the very first time, establishing a new framework for trademark protection. The key updates are as follows: For trademark protection, the current process is publishing and filing of cautionary notice. The cautionary notice publicly asserts ownership of the…
The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court recently upheld the order of the District Judge, Commercial Court (South), Saket, dismissing Suparshva Swabs India’s plea for an interim injunction against AGN Tulip in an ongoing trademark dispute over the mark “TULIPS.” The plaintiff, proprietor of the registered mark and a long-standing manufacturer of cotton buds…
Bombay High Court vacates ex-parte injunction and imposes exemplary costs for concealment of material facts. The Bombay High Court recently delivered a significant ruling in a trademark dispute involving the mark “DOCTOR EXTRA SOFT”, underscoring that equitable relief cannot be obtained through suppression of material facts. The matter arose from an application filed by Chaitanya…
Background The article summarises an Appeal filed by Wow Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd (WMFPL) against the judgement of the Single Judge of the Delhi High Court whereby it dismissed the injunction application of WMFPL, holding that “WOW” is a common, non-distinctive word. The appellant, WMFPL is the registered proprietor of several trademarks, including “WOW MOMO,”…
The Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) annual council meeting is a distinguished forum that unites intellectual property professionals from around the world to share insights and strengthen professional networks. This year, the event was held in the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from November 06-10, 2025. We are proud that our Associate Partner, Suvarna Pandey, and Managing…
