Ms. Suvarna Pandey was invited as a Guest Speaker by the School of Nursing, Noida International University during their Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Scientific Paper in SCOPUS Indexed Journal”, held from 17th to 21st June 2025. She shared insights on the significance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in research and academia. Her session focused…
The Court holds not making copyrighted work available on unreasonable terms could amount to refusal. The court emphasised the balance to be drawn between the interest of the owner of the copyright in protecting their works and the interest of the public to have access to the works This interesting copyright case involves a petition…
Delhi High Court upholds prior rights of trademark holder ‘PLUTO’ in travel industry. In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against PTW Holidays Private Limited, restraining them from using the mark “PLUTO TOURS” or any other mark deceptively similar to “PLUTO” or its associated device mark. The case stemmed from…
RNA is honoured to receive several recognitions and awards this year, which reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team. Each of the individuals and teams listed below have demonstrated exceptional performance and continue to inspire with their leadership. The award motivates us to continue delivering excellence and push boundaries in protecting and enforcing…
What is the law under which the Trademark Protection is granted in Nepal? Patents, Design and Trade Marks Act, 1965 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration of trademarks in Nepal. Which governmental body is responsible for registration of Intellectual properties in Nepal? The Department of Industry (DOI)is a government body that is responsible…
Our Managing Partner, Ranjan Narula had the privilege of attending and moderating an insightful session on “Privacy and AI” at the CCAI GC Manthan Conclave, held in the dynamic city of Tbilisi, Georgia. This event is an Annual Flagship International Conclave of CCAI attended by several leading in-house counsels in India. The aim of the…
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court dealt with a rectification petition filed by Heritage Foods (India) Limited (HFL), seeking cancellation of a trademark registered in Class 29 by Good Health Agrotech Pvt. Ltd. (Good Health). The dispute revolved around the use of the mark “HERITAGE” by both parties in the food industry. Background…
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…
