Effective June 1, 2025 – Circular No. 2 of 2025 clarifies key rules on trademark expiry and re-registration timing. Trademark owners should review their portfolios to avoid loss of rights.
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…
Ranjan Narula, Rachna Bakhru, Rahul Sethi, and Abhishek Nangia recently returned from an engaging week at the INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego. The event brought together IP professionals from around the world for a packed schedule of panel discussions, meetings, and networking receptions. The week offered valuable insights into emerging trends—ranging from the…
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…
Please note that the Bangladesh Intellectual Property Office has announced a temporary suspension of new trademark filings from May 15 to May 25, 2025, due to scheduled system upgrades. Manual filings and processing of existing cases will continue as usual during this period.
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…
We had the wonderful opportunity to conduct a virtual International Trademark Association (INTA) Unreal Campaign session for the students at Independent University, Bangladesh. Representing RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys , Swati Dalal, Sonu Kapoor, and Vanshika Oberoi led an engaging discussion on the dangers of counterfeit products, brand protection, and the importance of intellectual property…
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)…
