The case revolves around the use of specific alpha numerals in trademarks. The court ruled that if a particular alpha numeral, used as part of a trademark, is unique to a product and has become a source identifier, the proprietor of the trademark would be entitled to protection in respect of the said alpha numerals,…
Vans Inc., USA, (hereinafter referred to as “Petitioner”) filed rectification petitions seeking cancellation of FCB Garment Tex India Pvt. Ltd. and Fateh Chand Bhansali’s (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Respondent”) trademarks “IVANS” and “IV ANS NXT” (impugned marks) under Sections 47, 57 and 125 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as the said…
Akzo Nobel Coatings International B V (Akzo) filed the suit against JK Cement Ltd (JK Cement) alleging trademark infringement, passing off, etc., and to restrain the latter from using the mark ‘WEATHERSHIELD’. This note discusses the contentions raised by the parties and the findings of the Court. The court examined various aspects, including the distinctiveness…
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mohandas Konnanath, Associate Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, recently delivered an insightful and comprehensive session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) laws for Civil Judges. The session was part of an advanced training program organized by the Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) in collaboration…
We are pleased to share that Ms. Suvarna Pandey, Associate Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, was a featured speaker at the BIRAC Sensitization Workshop on Bio Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property Rights, and Technology Management in Lifesciences, held on 2nd August at the Mini Golden Jubilee Auditorium, NEHU, Shillong. Suvarna’s insightful session covered crucial…
We are proud to announce that Ms. Shabnam Khan, Associate Partner at RNA Technology and IP Attorneys, recently conducted an insightful session on Trademark Prosecution and the Unreal Campaign for the researchers at Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari, Pune, Maharashtra. The session, held on July 31, 2024, provided in-depth knowledge about the intricacies of trademark prosecution,…
This is the second round of litigation between Cognizant Technologies Solutions (Cognizant) and Atyati Technologies Private Limited (Atyati). The bone of contention is the use of the logo as depicted below: Atyati brought this suit for trademark and copyright infringement at the Bombay High Court and the High Court vide its order dated March 19,…
RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys is pleased to share that we brought International Trademark Association (INTA)’s Unreal Campaign to Scottish High International School, Gurgaon, yesterday. It was an engaging session where students delved into the world of trademarks, brands, and the dangers of counterfeiting. The curiosity by both the students and the faculty members made…
This note discusses the judgement passed by the Delhi High Court in a suit filed by the Plaintiff, Pfizer Products Inc (Pfizer). Pfizer filed the suit to safeguard its trademark rights in “VIAGRA,” a well-known erectile dysfunction drug and to permanently restrain the Defendants, Renovision Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Others (Renovision) from marketing a homeopathic…
In the age of globalization, the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has taken centre stage. Till now, the role of Customs was primarily collecting Customs duties and other indirect taxes. However, with the advent and the development of e-commerce the environment in which Customs operate altered dramatically. Although, civil, criminal, and administrative remedies are…
