In an on-going case in the Delhi High Court, PepsiCo has sought permanent injunction against Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Google to take down/ remove/ block a list of URLs / web links which contain a video disparaging PepsiCo’s brand KURKURE. In the video, KURKURE is claimed to be made out of plastic and to prove the same, the snack is being burnt so that it melts, and compelling the audience to believe that it is, indeed, made out of plastic. The company has constantly replied to tweets, posts and such links in order to break through the stereotype of KURKURE being made out of plastic, but having failed to do, have brought the case to the court. Continue reading “Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order in favor of PepsiCo’s brand ‘KURKURE’”
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Union Cabinet finally approves India’s accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty, 1996 and WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty, 1996
Via a press release dated 4th July 2018, published by the Press Information Bureau, it has recently been announced that the Union Cabinet had approved the proposal submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Continue reading “Union Cabinet finally approves India’s accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty, 1996 and WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty, 1996”
Explaining ‘sameness’ in designs, the Delhi High Court maintains injunction in favor of Vega Auto Accessories
The Hon’ble Delhi High Court maintained injunction order in favor of Plaintiff Vega Auto Accessories which restrained the Defendant from making, selling, offering for sale, advertising and directly or indirectly dealing in helmets amounting to infringement of Plaintiff’s registered design and particularly the helmets under Defendant’s mark ‘POWER’. Continue reading “Explaining ‘sameness’ in designs, the Delhi High Court maintains injunction in favor of Vega Auto Accessories”
Christian Louboutin’s famous ‘Red Sole’ slips on the provisions of the Trade Marks Act of India
The Delhi High Court recently dismissed the suit filed by International Luxury Shoe Designer Christian Louboutin against Defendants, who carry their business at two Continue reading “Christian Louboutin’s famous ‘Red Sole’ slips on the provisions of the Trade Marks Act of India”
Reiterating the “first in the market test”, Indian Court grants injunction in favour of H&M
The Delhi High Court recently restrained an Indian firm – HM Megabrand from using in any manner whatsoever the trade / service mark / trade name ‘HM /.HM. / HM MEGA BRANDS / .H M.’ or any deceptive variation/s thereof, singularly or in conjunction with any other word or monogram/logo or label in relation to their products/services/business Continue reading “Reiterating the “first in the market test”, Indian Court grants injunction in favour of H&M”
STEPS BY IPO – PROGRESSIVE INITIATIVES
The Indian Patent Office [IPO] has been tirelessly working over past few years to streamline patent process, clear backlog and become user friendly. Continue reading “STEPS BY IPO – PROGRESSIVE INITIATIVES”
Copyright Office receives application for a new Copyright Society for Sound Recording works
Vide a public notice dated 22 May 2018 issued by the Copyright Society, it was announced that the Recorded Music Performance Limited (RMPL) had applied on 26 March 2018 for registration as a Copyright Society under section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957 in respect of Sound Recording works. Further, Copyright Office has also called for any objections Continue reading “Copyright Office receives application for a new Copyright Society for Sound Recording works”
Start-up definition re-defined
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), which falls under the Ministry for Commerce and Industry, has vide a notification dated 11 April 2018 provided a new definition for ‘Startup’. Continue reading “Start-up definition re-defined”
Announcement – Recognition by ‘International Advisory Experts’
We are pleased to share that the International Advisory Experts have recognized Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP), Gurgaon, India as a ‘Boutique IP award winner’ within India and Mr. Ankush Mehta, Principal Attorney has been listed as an advisor / expert for his practice and expertise on Patent, Designs and Trademark services in India. Continue reading “Announcement – Recognition by ‘International Advisory Experts’”
Post carefully – Delhi High Court acknowledges copyright in Photos on Facebook
In a recent matter, the Delhi High Court has in a suit for permanent injunction filed by Plaintiff, Fairmount Hotels Pvt. Ltd., against Defendant, one Mr. Bhupendra Singh, recognized copyright in the photographs uploaded on Facebook. Continue reading “Post carefully – Delhi High Court acknowledges copyright in Photos on Facebook”
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