The Koffee Conversation: Trademark Tales: Defending Brands, Building Futures
Mr. Abhishek Nangia shared insights, strategies and anecdotes on the topic: Trademark Tales: Defending Brands and Futures. Listen to the full episode here.
Realistic costs ought to be awarded considering ever-increasing litigation expenses
Facts and Background The Plaintiffs, AstraZeneca, filed a suit (CS (Comm.) 101/2022) at the Delhi High Court seeking a permanent injunction to restrain the Defendant, Westcoast Pharmaceutical Works Limited from infringing their patent IN 297581. The Patent was for the novel compound Osimertinib, used for treating specific types of non-small cell lung cancer. In January…
Madras High Court orders removal of SUGUNA mark from Trademark Register
The Madras High Court was dealing with the cancellation petition filed by V. Lakshminarayanasamy, the Petitioner, who is the registered owner of the trademark in Class 7 for motors and fans. The Petitioner is aggrieved by the registration of an identical mark in favour of the Respondent, Siva Bhaskaren. This note discusses the contentions raised…
Jay Switches India Pvt Ltd vs. Sandhar Technologies Ltd & Ors
The claims define the scope of the invention and must be read along with the complete specification. Background The subject matter of the patent in this case is an “Air Tight Fuel Cap”. The patent, registered as patent no. 427110, involves a fuel cap designed to be secured intermittently to a fuel filler neck attached…
Invitation for a podcast on ‘Intellectual Property in Social Media’
In the latest episode of Stories of Change podcast, Ms. Rachna Bakhru, shared real examples of these risks. She also gave tips on how nonprofits can secure their IP. Listen to the full episode here.
Navigating the Complexities of ‘HealthWashing’: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives in India
Healthwashing refers to marketing strategies that make products appear healthier by highlighting certain ingredients or qualities, while downplaying or omitting other less desirable aspects. This misleading practice can have significant implications, especially when consumers rely on these claims for decisions that impact their health. Terms like “all-natural,” “fat-free,” and “immunity-boosting” are used to create an…
Madras High Court cancels registration of ‘CIT’ mark denies claim of ‘honest and concurrent’ use.
The case involves a dispute between V. Rangasamy Naidu Educational Trust (Petitioner) and Parthasarathy Seniammal Educational Trust (Respondents) over the use of the trademark “CIT” in the field of education. The Petitioner claims use of the mark since 1956 and is the registered proprietor, seeks the cancellation of the Respondents’ registration of the mark in…
India’s medical tourism: the synergy of AI, IP, and data privacy
India’s medical tourism sector is booming, fuelled by affordable treatments, highly skilled healthcare professionals, minimal waiting times and quick access, and cutting-edge medical technology. The appeal is enhanced by traditional medicine systems such as ayurveda and yoga, along with wellness retreats, and healing resorts offering post-treatment care, physiotherapy, and mental health support. According to Crisil,…
Guest Lecture by Ms. Rachna Bakhru | South Asian Global IP Summit, 2024 Event by Centre for Development of Intellectual Property and Research (CDIPR)
Ms. Rachna Bakhru shared knowledge on significance of geographical indications, protection available under the GI act and case decisions. She further discussed the initiative to spread awareness on this important subject and IP laws. You can access the presentation here.
Session on Intellectual Property Rights for Judicial Officers
An informative session on Intellectual Property Rights was conducted for Judicial Officers at Kerala Judicial Academy in Kochi. The session focused on addressing foundational aspects of trademark law, and intricacies of infringement and passing off.