Patent filings around the world jumped from 3.40 million in 2021 to 3.46 million in 2022, according to the latest World Intellectual Property Indicators Report. This development highlights three consecutive years of growth as far as global patent applications are concerned. The report further shows China and India had a lot to do with it,…
In the dynamic business landscape, many businesses are pushing the digital medium to advertise their goods/services and connect with consumers. As companies jostle to increase their market share and brand recall, the tall claims are made. Resultantly, the boundaries between puffery and misleading advertisements is blurring. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) annual report…
If a physician desires his patient to be treated with AZIWOK, the patient must not end up taking AZIWAKE. Facts and Background The Plaintiff, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL), filed the suit against Defendant (Smart Laboratories) to protect its registered mark ‘AZIWOK’ and sought an injunction against Smart Laboratories of a deceptively similar mark (phonetically, visually,…
Considering that the parties deal in an identical sphere of business, it is incomprehensible that the Plaintiff was not aware of the Defendant’s hospital. The Plaintiff’s contention that they had become aware about the existence of the Defendant’s hospital only in the year 2022 prior to filing of the suit appears to be farfetched. Apollo…
The High Court of Karnataka refused to quash the FIR registered by a music company MRT Music (“Respondent”) against Congress leaders, namely, Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh and Supriya Shrinate (“Petitioners”) over the alleged copyright infringement by unauthorised use of a song from the film “KGF Chapter 2” in the promotional video for Bharat Jodo Yatra…
The Court, in its judgment, noted: A perusal of the inventory prepared by the Court-appointed Local Commissioner would show that the quantum of goods seized is substantial and that the Defendant is running a full-scale manufacturing operation concerning counterfeit PUMA shoes. The inventory, which the Local Commissioner prepared on a particular day, shows that approximately…
Abhishek & Suvarna engaged in productive discussions with clients, colleagues and friends from around the globe, creating an environment rich in professional exchange and networking. At the heart of APAA 2023 were the insightful discussions not limited to trademark law and patent law, where our team actively participated and contributed to the global discourse…
Our Associate Partner, Shabnam Khan conducted a session on trademarks and counterfeiting for the students of St P.B.N Public School, Gurgaon, on 3rd November 2023. The presentation was part of the INTA Ureal Campaign wherein the goal of the presentation was to educate and raise awareness amongst students about counterfeiting and how it…
Use of the mark ‘Evecare’ in relation to woman care products is the gist of the issue in the instant dispute before the Delhi High Court. The Plaintiff, Himalaya Wellness Company and Ors (Himalaya) filed the suit against the Defendant, Wipro Enterprises Private Limited (Wipro) alleging infringement of trademark, passing off and ancillary reliefs. The…
Two entities in the online gaming industry vie for their rights before the Delhi High Court. The Plaintiff, Hulm Entertainment Pvt. Ltd (Hulm) filed the suit against the Defendants, Fantasy Sports Myfab11 Pvt. Ltd and Ors, (Fantasy Sports), alleging copyright infringement, unfair trade practice, etc. Hulm sought an injunction against Fantasy Sports from making available…
