The article summarises case brought by Hermes International & Anr. (Plaintiffs) against Macky Lifestyle Private Limited & Anr. (Defendants) at the Delhi High Court for manufacturing, advertising, and selling products identical to the Plaintiffs’ ‘Birkin’ Bag and infringing on the ‘Hermes’ trademarks and stylized marks. Hermes, engaged in the luxury bags and accessories business, alleged…

Tesla Inc., a globally renowned manufacturer of electric vehicles (“EVs”) and sustainable energy solutions, instituted a suit before the Delhi High Court against Tesla Power India Private Limited and its affiliates, alleging trademark infringement, passing off, and allied reliefs. Along with the suit, Tesla Inc. sought an interim injunction restraining the Defendants from using the…

Imagine launching a brand, clearing examination, and even seeing your trademark published, only for the Trade Marks Registry to change its mind months later. That’s exactly what happened in Ashim Kumar Ghosh v. Registrar of Trade Marks (2025). The Delhi High Court’s decision to protect the trademark ‘SoEasy’ marks a broader shift in how Indian…