The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has passed an injunction order against lookalike chocolates being packaged under the trade name “Golden Passion” and in favor of well-known trademark/trade dress FERRERO ROCHER chocolates. The present case was for trade-dress infringement against the Defendant who ran the business of importing chocolates in a similar packaging under the trade name – “Golden Passion” from China. The Chinese manufacturer, along with the present suit, was also in contempt of an injunction order passed by the Delhi High Court in 2014 wherein the manufacturer was restrained from selling or manufacturing any product with a similar trademark or trade dress as that of FERRERO ROCHER. Continue reading “Exercising jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant, Delhi High Court grants generous compensation in infringement of well-known trade dress”
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Dr. Ramesh Kumar Mehta recognized among top 100 IP Leaders of India
We are pleased to share that World Intellectual Property Forum has recognized Dr. Ramesh Kr. Mehta among top 100 IP Leaders of India.
Indian Salt Manufacturers Association (ISMA) gets an ex parte ad interim Injunction against start-up Puro Wellness Pvt Ltd
Recently, the City Civil Court of Ahmedabad has granted, in favour of ISMA*, an exparte ad interim injunction against start-up Puro Wellness Pvt Ltd from advertising and promoting their brand ‘Puro Salt’ through an advertisement that allegedly denigrates and disparages the white salt available in the market. The present suit was filed by ISMA after the telecast of the advertisement featuring famous Bollywood Anil Kapoor. Continue reading “Indian Salt Manufacturers Association (ISMA) gets an ex parte ad interim Injunction against start-up Puro Wellness Pvt Ltd”
INTA 2018 in Seattle #Event
Meet following members from Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP), Gurgaon, India during “INTA 2018 Conference in Seattle” from 19th May 2018 to 23rd May 2018: Continue reading “INTA 2018 in Seattle #Event”
The Act and the Rules have to expressly reflect the legislative intent to permit relaxation of time limits
The Delhi High Court has in a recent order clarified certain aspects of rule 138 of the Patents Rules of India. Continue reading “The Act and the Rules have to expressly reflect the legislative intent to permit relaxation of time limits”
IPO calls for comments on the issues relating to working of patents from stakeholders
In view of certain issues being raised regarding the provisions of working of patents and filing of working statements under the Patent Act, 1970, Indian Patent Office [IPO] has decided to have a consultation meeting with the stakeholders to receive feedback and further streamline procedures in this regard. Continue reading “IPO calls for comments on the issues relating to working of patents from stakeholders”
2018 INTA Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition #Event
We are pleased to announce that Akshay Mehta was invited by International Trademark Association (INTA) as a Judge at 2018 Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition. The Competition was held at School of Law, Singapore Management University from 23 February 2018 to 24 February 2018. We thank all the members for their active participation to make this event a success. Continue reading “2018 INTA Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition #Event”
Founder’s Day Message!
As we step into our 14th year, we take this opportunity to thank one and all for their continuous support and reposing their faith in us. Continue reading “Founder’s Day Message!”
Indian Medical Device 2018 #Event
We are pleased to announce, Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP) will be participating in ‘India Medical Device 2018 from 15th – 17th February, 2018 at Banglore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. For details, please contact us at: mehta@mehtaip.com Continue reading “Indian Medical Device 2018 #Event”
Announcement – Recognition by ‘The Patent Lawyer Magazine’
We are pleased to share that our Firm has been recommended by The Patent Lawyer Magazine for the year 2018. We take this opportunity to thank one and all for their continuous support and reposing their faith in us. Continue reading “Announcement – Recognition by ‘The Patent Lawyer Magazine’”
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