Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (Hatsun) and Sri Ganapathy Dairy (Ganapathy) wrestle out the use of brand name Arun for ice cream and ghee (clarified butter). Hatsun asserts rights over ARUN trademark before the Madras High Court, alleging trademark infringement and passing off. Hatsun in the suit contends: They are one of the largest food and…

Is there copying of the dominant portion of the trademark? This short point has come up for consideration in the instant suit between two entities dealing in apparel. The Plaintiffs, Avtar Singh and Ors (Avtar), filed the suit before the Delhi High court, alleging trademark infringement and passing off against the Defendants, Sakshi Srivastava (Sakshi)…

The use of the common English words ‘City’ and ‘Collection’ is the primary issue in the appeal before the Bombay High court. Orange City Mobile Collection, dealing in mobile phones and accessories, has filed the appeal before the Bombay High Court against the judgment and decree of the District Judge-6, Nagpur restraining them from using…

Indian footwear market is estimated to be US $ 15.5 billion by 2022. With tremendous growth potential, the sector is witnessing an unprecedented investment and launch of footwear directed towards all segments of society. As disposable income rises among Indian consumers, they move up the value chain, demanding products for different uses and occasions. The…

ITC filed the suit for passing off and copyright infringement before the Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Commercial Court, Bengaluru against CG Foods Pvt Ltd (CGF), makers of noodles under the brand ‘Wai Wai’. ITC alleged CGF has copied the visual appearance of Sunfeast Yippee Noodles wrapper . ITC seeks to restrain CGF from…

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have recently gained enormous traction in India. While the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted the art markets in India, NFTs bring hope to the artists and creators looking at the digital art markets to overcome traditional market barriers. Digital platforms can provide for artists to access a broader market base, gain better reach,…

The Court holds Cycle to be an arbitrary adoption for the products such as incense sticks/ Agarbathi. However, it refuses to grant broader protection for the mark CYCLE, holding it is a common English dictionary word. The Plaintiff, N. Ranga Rao & Sons Private Ltd, (Ranga Rao), filed the suit against Defendant, Sree Annapoorna Agro…

India is the world’s third‐largest energy-consuming country with a population of approx. 1.3 billion. Studies indicate that energy use has doubled since 2000, with 80% of demand still being met by coal, oil, and solid biomass. The country’s economic growth demands increase in its energy resources, energy systems, and infrastructure. As per International Energy Agency…

The case note illustrates the inherent difficulty in enforcing rights in a word that is descriptive of services. The Plaintiff, Praba’s V Care Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd (Praba) filed the suit against the Defendant, I-Care Aesthetic Clinic (I-Care), before the Madras High Court alleging trademark infringement, passing off, etc. Praba seeks a perpetual injunction restraining…

The post outlines Appeals filed by AstraZeneca against refusal of interim injunction in nine Patent infringement lawsuits filed at the Delhi High Court to protect their anti-diabetic drug Dapagliflozin. The claim of AstraZeneca is based on Dapagliflozen (hereinafter referred to as ‘DAPA’) used for treatment of people suffering from type -II diabetes mellitus. DAPA it…