In a recent trademark dispute before the Madras High Court, the petitioner, Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust (SREHT) secured an interim injunction to prevent Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vaidyakiya Pratishthan Sanchalit (BAVPS) from using the mark “Shri Ramchandra” in the name of its medical institution. This case sheds light on the complex intersection of religious…
IHCL sought a declaration that TAJ is a well-known mark for hospitality services and presented comprehensive evidence to substantiate its claim The court concluded that TAJ qualifies as a well-known mark under Section 2(1)(zg) The mark’s expansive international footprint and substantial revenue generation reinforced its status The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has recently secured…
In a recent ruling that reinforces the strength of prior use in trademark law, the Delhi High Court granted interim relief to FDC Limited in a passing off action against Palsons Derma Private Limited. The dispute centers on the alleged deceptive similarity between the plaintiff’s mark “KROMALITE” and the defendant’s mark “CHROMALITE”, both used for…
Background The fallout from the Azure litigation discussed in my earlier post https://rnaip.com/phonographic-performance-limited-ppl-stumbles-in-a-music-licensing-dispute/ has put PPL in a tight spot. The dispute started over royalty payments for sound recordings licensed to PPL. The Single Judge of the Delhi High Court ruled in favour of PPL and stopped Azure from playing PPL’s copyrighted works without a…
Our Associate Partner, Shabnam Khan was recently invited by Modern School, New Delhi to deliver a presentation to students of grade 12 on a topic that continues to challenge businesses and rights holders globally – Counterfeiting and Its Impact on Brands, Consumers, and Innovation. The presentation was conducted under the aegis of INTA through their…
The case highlights the tension between the freedom of speech of social media influencers and the reputation rights of businesses. The case underscores the role of social media influencers in educating consumers about product quality and safety, while also emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency from businesses. Background San Nutrition Pvt Ltd (San Nutrition)…
Characters play a vital role in the world of video games, as they are the heart of the story. Protecting these characters is therefore essential for a gaming company to gain traction and monetise them in a market that is experiencing significant growth. The global video game market was valued at $274.63 billion in 2024…
Supreme Court recently examined interplay between copyright and design protection in a dispute concerning infringement of intellectual property rights regarding the design and manufacturing of internal parts of cryogenic storage tanks and distribution systems used for transporting industrial gases and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The judgement addresses the maintainability of the appeals and the application…
On 21st April 2025, our Associate Partner, Suvarna Pandey and Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia, were invited to deliver an insightful session on Design Law, shedding light on various dimensions of this fascinating and often underexplored area of Intellectual Property Rights. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing design protection, its practical…
Facts and Background Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) which owns and controls public performance rights of over 400 music labels with 45 lakh international and domestic sound recordings, issued a notice to Azure Hospitality Private Limited (Azure) on 20 July 2022, asking to cease and desist from exploiting the sound recordings in which PPL held copyright…
