Last week the Supreme Court of India has pronounced its judgment in this regard. The present judgement may have a direct and binding effect on majority pending trademark oppositions / litigations in India. In the present matter the Supreme Court has reiterated and upheld the following important principles / points: Continue reading “Supreme Court of India denies protection to mark “Prius” for Toyota”
High Court issues directions for claimants of Well-Known Mark
In a recent order, High Court has issued directions for claimants of “well-known” trademark in India. This is one of the first such directions issued by Indian Courts post recent amendments of Trademark Rules and introduction of Rule 124. Continue reading “High Court issues directions for claimants of Well-Known Mark”
Ex-Parte Injunction refused against use of word ‘BARBIE’ in a Bollywood song by Delhi High Court
In a recent ex-parte matter before the Delhi High Court, a case of Trademark dilution was filed by a famous toy maker for mark ‘BARBIE’ against the use of the word in the song ‘Barbie Girl’ of a recent Bollywood film. Continue reading “Ex-Parte Injunction refused against use of word ‘BARBIE’ in a Bollywood song by Delhi High Court”
Indian Trademark Registry takes action against False Representation
In present case, while an application for registration of a mark in India was pending, the user of the said mark labelled its goods as registered by Continue reading “Indian Trademark Registry takes action against False Representation”
Indian Patent Office starts SMS alert facility
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has started the SMS alert facility for the applicants and patent agents whereby Continue reading “Indian Patent Office starts SMS alert facility”
The Copyright Office in India Relocates
The Copyright Office in India via a notice dated October 16, 2017 has officially announced the relocation of its office to IPO Continue reading “The Copyright Office in India Relocates”
Copyright Office invites objections / suggestions to registration of SRAI
The Copyright Office of India has recently issued a public notice inviting objections / suggestions from general public and stakeholders in respect of the registration application of Screenwriters Rights Association of India (#SRAI) as a Copyright Society under the provisions of section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (available here https://lnkd.in/fnSDM3Z). Continue reading “Copyright Office invites objections / suggestions to registration of SRAI”
Bombay High Court grants injunction in favor of owners of copyright of the song “Keh Doon Tumhe”
The Bombay High Court in a recent judgment has granted injunction in favor of owners of copyright of the famous song “Keh Doon Tumhe” [#KehDoonTumhe] against its unauthorized use in a remixed version in the Defendant’s film. Continue reading “Bombay High Court grants injunction in favor of owners of copyright of the song “Keh Doon Tumhe””
Bombay High Court held the names of Hindu Gods are not exclusive
The Bombay High Court in a recent case refused to grant interim injunction in favor of Proprietor of Registered mark using name of a Hindu God – “LAXMI” (#LAXMI). Continue reading “Bombay High Court held the names of Hindu Gods are not exclusive”
Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) issued guidelines for ‘Celebrities In Advertising’
Celebrities have a substantial amount of influence on the audiences and are majorly responsible for portraying a positive outlook of the brand to increase its sale as the celebrity’s opinion about a brand is perceived to be a personal opinion of that celebrity. Continue reading “Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) issued guidelines for ‘Celebrities In Advertising’”
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