Court: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court addresses implications of legislation governing trade name changes following a finding of infringement

In Sanofi v Zanofi, the Delhi High Court has ruled on the phonetic similarity of trademarks and trade names. In its assessment of the requirements involved in changing such names, the court clarified the interplay between the Trade Marks Act 1999 and Companies Act 2013 for the first time.

11 April 2024

Delhi High Court rules that trademark registrar has no power to extend evidence-filing period

In a pharma trademark spat, the Delhi High Court has emphasised the fixed nature of opposition timeline rules in India, providing much-needed clarity on the legal provisions relating to opposition proceedings.

21 March 2024

KVIC loses out on interim relief in cultural symbol infringement dispute

In a case involving traditional Indian textiles, the Delhi High Court has shed light on the challenges in safeguarding cultural heritage marks against commercial misuse and the heavy burden of proof on the plaintiff to prove that a registration is invalid.

14 March 2024

Delhi High Court denies interim injunction to Lotus Herbal in product branding dispute

Cosmetic company 82°E has prevailed in an infringement suit brought by Lotus Herbal alleging likelihood of confusion. The Delhi High Court’s decision sheds light on the complexities of product branding and clarifies the distinction between characteristic descriptions and brand identifiers.

07 March 2024

No exclusivity in the word ‘Premier’, says Delhi High Court

The organising body of the Barclays Premier League - the top tier of English football - has scored a victory in India, with the court confirming that Premier SPG and WVG Mills did not have a monopoly over the word ‘Premier’.

12 February 2024

Premier League appeal victory highlights principles of composite mark comparison

The Delhi High Court has favoured the Football Association Premier League in an appeal brought by textile company Premier Mills. The decision sheds light on the laws that govern the comparison of composite trademarks in India and how they can be applied in disputes.

08 February 2024

Delhi High Court restrains Indiamart from including PUMA marks in drop-down menu search options

The judgment may result in stricter content moderation on online marketplaces, increasing costs and impacting user-generated content.

31 January 2024

Justice Prathiba M Singh

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25 January 2024

Delhi High Court: no defence under Section 30(2)(e) if defendant’s registration does not cover goods for which mark is used

The defence under Section 30(2)(e) can be invoked only when the defendant uses its mark for the goods for which it is registered.

05 January 2024

‘Oh deer!’ moment for defendant as Pernod Ricard gets exclusivity over STAG mark

The Delhi High Court found that AB Sugars’ use of the mark INDIAN STAG for alcoholic beverages infringed Pernod Ricard’s rights in the mark ROYAL STAG.

14 December 2023