The Kerala High Court reaffirmed the strong protection accorded to registered and well-known trademarks while dismissing an appeal filed by Taste Box against an interim injunction granted in favour of JSF Holdings Private Limited, proprietor of the mark “LAZZA.” The dispute centred around the Defendant’s use of the mark “HAZZA” for restaurant services and raised…

The Delhi High Court’s decision in Hindware v. Google marks an important development in the intermediary liability jurisprudence. By holding Google liable for trademark infringement through its AdWords program, the Court has narrowed the protective umbrella of “safe harbour” under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. What makes this case truly significant is…

A Division Bench (DB, Two Judge bench) of the Delhi High Court recently set aside an injunction granted by the District Commercial Court, Tis Hazari, in a trademark dispute between the Plaintiff, Jiva Ayurvedic Pharmacy Limited and the Defendants, Anuradha Sharma and Ors, using the mark “Shatam Jeeva.” This note discusses the contentions raised by…

India’s Creator Economy Is Growing Fast but So Are Copyright Risks India’s creator economy has expanded rapidly, with influencers, startups, brands and independent creators relying heavily on reels and short-form videos to promote products and build visibility. Music plays a central role in making this content memorable and shareable. Yet one legal misunderstanding remains common:…

The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in a trademark infringement dispute between Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited and Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, reaffirming the heightened standard of scrutiny applicable in pharmaceutical trademark cases. The dispute revolved around the plaintiff’s registered mark “BEVETEX” and the defendant’s use of the mark “BEVATAS”, both in relation to…

Logistics companies invest heavily in smarter ways to move goods, manage warehouses, predict delivery timelines, and optimise supply chains. As these systems become more sophisticated, a common question comes up: should the business try to patent the innovation, or keep it confidential as a trade secret? This is not always an easy choice. In logistics…

Introduction Does a court retain any power once it pronounces its final judgment? This question, rooted in the doctrine of functus officio, came up for consideration before the Delhi High Court in a trademark infringement action involving Mahindra and Mahindra Limited. The decision offers clarity on the limits of judicial power post-decree, particularly in the…

Introduction A Division Bench of the Bombay High Court recently considered an appeal arising from the refusal of interim injunctive relief in a trademark dispute between Minco India Private Limited and Minco India Flow Elements Private Limited. The case presents an intersection of trademark law principles with family business dynamics, highlighting how suppression of material…

This appeal before the Division Bench (two Judge Bench) of the Bombay High Court arose from an order of the Learned Single Judge granting an interim injunction in a trademark dispute. The plaintiff, Bhavesh Suresh Kataria, had instituted a suit against Kataria Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., alleging trademark infringement and passing off, and sought to…

The Bombay High Court recently considered an interim injunction application in a trademark dispute between Rynox Gears and Steelite India, involving the competing marks “RYNOX” and “RHYNOX” in the motorcycle accessories market. The case raised questions of trademark infringement, passing off, prior use, and the consequences of inconsistent pleadings in commercial litigation. Background of the…