Delhi High Court
LEGAL SUBJECT
Intellectual Property Law
Judgment analyses where this is the main or secondary subject.Latest analyses
30 ARTICLES
Delhi High Court
Use of ANANTARA for allied real-estate services constitutes infringement with a presumed likelihood of confusion.
The plaintiffs, entities associated with Minor Hotel Group, claimed registered rights and goodwill in the “ANANTARA” mark for hotel, resort, real-estate and related services.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Using ACNE+SCAR as a product name infringes ACNESTAR despite its descriptive elements and accompanying house mark.
The plaintiff claimed rights in the registered word mark ACNESTAR, registered in Class 5 from 25 April 2005, and relied on an assignment to it dated 19 February 2025.4 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Prior-user rights prevail over later registration of an identical mark for overlapping goods.
The petitioners sought cancellation under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 of Respondent No. 1’s registration of “KIEHBERG” in Class 13.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Prior use and imminent threat sustain a quia timet passing-off injunction despite later registration.
Plaintiff No. 1, a German company, and Plaintiff No. 2, its Indian business partner, claimed continuous use of the KIEHBERG mark in India since 21 March 2012 for shooting equipment and accessories.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Patent application cannot be deemed abandoned without effective communication of the examination report, Delhi High Court rules
Tetra Technologies’ Indian national-phase patent application was treated as abandoned under Section 21(1) of the Patents Act, 1970, after the applicant did not respond to a First Examination Report (FER) said to have...3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
A patent cannot be refused on prior art that does not disclose the claimed invention.
Aventose Energy Private Limited applied for a patent for a system and method to operate automobiles with an electric drivetrain, including activation of a safe mode upon detection of vehicle faults.2 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
A patent claim cannot be rejected by mosaicing prior arts without establishing a reasoned connection.
The North Face Apparel Corp. applied for an Indian patent for “Systems and Methods for End-to-End Article Management.”2 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court cancels “The Brew Bukhara” trademark registration after proprietor says it discontinued use of the mark
The petitioners sought cancellation of respondent no. 1’s registration No. 4064296 for the device mark “THE BREW BUKHARA” in Class 43 under Sections 47 and 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.2 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
A Section 11(1) refusal requires reasoned consideration of the Section 12 exception.
Exponent Energy Private Limited applied to register the word mark “EXPONENT” in Class 42, claiming use from 8 April 2021, for scientific and technological services, research and design, industrial analysis and researc...3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
FedEx’s pre-2009 reputation blocks foundry firm’s “FEDEXO” trademark registration, Madras High Court rules
The appellant applied on 26 November 2009 to register the word mark “FEDEXO” in Class 1 for foundry-related chemical products, claiming use from 5 September 2007.3 MIN READ↗
Karnataka High Court
A Section 27 objection does not defeat interim restraint against alleged misuse of confidential information.
The plaintiff, which developed the “Crafto” platform, employed Defendant No. 1 as Head—Business & Partnership from February 2021 until July 2023. It alleged that, during his employment, he developed “Political Poster”...2 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Order VIII Rule 10 requires judicial scrutiny before decree, despite deemed admissions.
The plaintiff, a provider of competitive-examination coaching, claimed common-law rights in the mark “CAREER POWER” and its device, and copyright in the artistic and literary work comprising the device.3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
Suit dismissed as withdrawn, with connected applications dismissed consequently.
Vishesh Pictures Pvt Ltd brought a John Doe copyright action concerning the film Awarapan 2, seeking injunctions against internet service providers and other defendants.1 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
The Suit Was Dismissed as Withdrawn, and the Pending Applications Were Also Dismissed.
The plaintiff brought a John Doe copyright action concerning the cinematographic film Batwara 1947, seeking injunctions against defendants and other persons from infringing the film, including through websites and oth...1 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
The suit was dismissed as withdrawn, and the connected applications were consequently dismissed.
KVN Thespian Films LLP filed a commercial suit seeking injunctions against alleged infringement of its copyright in the cinematographic film HAIWAAN , including website-blocking relief against certain defendants and i...1 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Use of deceptively similar pizza marks to exploit a well-known brand constitutes trademark infringement.
Plaintiff No. 1 owns and manages intellectual property of the Domino’s Pizza group, including its registered “Domino’s Pizza” mark; Plaintiff No. 2 operates the group’s Indian franchises and assists in protecting its...2 MIN READ↗
Calcutta High Court
A location-based contractual dispute over trade-name use is not an intellectual-property claim.
The plaintiff sought an injunction alleging that the defendant’s use of the trade name “Sindharam Sanwarmal Mewawala” from a shop at 43/44 Cotton Street, Kolkata breached a family settlement restricting use of “Sindha...3 MIN READ↗
Uttarakhand High Court
Composite trademarks must be compared as a whole, not dissected, to assess deceptive similarity.
The appellant sued under Sections 134 and 135 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, alleging infringement and passing off of its registered “SUNAREKA” mark by the respondent’s use of “SWARNIKA” for jewellery. The appellant’s...3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
A composite trademark cannot be refused registration by isolating a single component.
Tregum Remedies Private Limited applied to register the composite word mark “THE SKIN COMPANY” in Class 3.2 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
The suit was decreed in terms of the parties’ executed settlement agreement.
The plaintiffs brought a commercial suit alleging, among other matters, trademark infringement, passing off and copyright infringement arising from the defendants’ use of marks and material said to be associated with...1 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Courts may decree ex parte trademark infringement claims without evidence when pleadings and documents suffice.
The plaintiffs alleged that they owned registered trademarks comprising “HAVELLS” and that the defendant used the identical mark for electrical products and as part of its trade name, “Havells PVC Pipes Industry”.2 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
Confusingly similar marks may be enjoined on allied goods likely to imply common commercial origin.
The plaintiff claimed rights in the registered mark ANNAPOORNA, derived from its predecessor’s use of “Sree Annapoorna” for food products from about 1980.3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
Gujarat co-op law’s pre-suit notice requirement applies to Chennai trademark suit, Madras High Court rules
Asian Beverage Pvt. Ltd. sued Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd., alleging that its use of “AMUL TRU” for beverages infringed the plaintiff’s registered composite mark “TRUE VALLEY” and amounted to...3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
A patent application cannot be refused on grounds not specified in the hearing notice.
Glisten LLC appealed under Section 117A of the Patents Act, 1970 against the refusal of its Indian patent application for “Gemstone Coating and Methods of Making and Using the Same” on the ground that claims 1–17 lack...3 MIN READ↗
Karnataka High Court
Anticipatory bail may be granted where counterfeit goods are seized and custodial interrogation is unnecessary.
The petitioner, proprietor of F.M. Enterprises, sought anticipatory bail in Crime No. 17/2026 of Teradal Police Station.2 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court makes permanent its order against AI deepfakes falsely using Dr Devi Shetty to promote medicines and medical advice
The plaintiffs alleged that defendants 1–8 had published fabricated audio-visual content on Facebook and YouTube using plaintiff no. 1’s name, image, voice and likeness, including content falsely attributing medical c...3 MIN READ↗
Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court restrains Finorchem from making 4-ADPA, finding its process prima facie similar to NOCIL’s patented method
NOCIL held three Indian process patents relating to the manufacture of 4-ADPA.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
A copyright injunction requires prima facie title tracing ownership to the authors through valid assignment.
The plaintiff sought an interim injunction under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC restraining defendants 1–4 from using or dealing in 47 literary works in which she claimed copyright through two Wills: one executed by he...3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
International copyright protection does not dispense with proving first ownership in rectification proceedings.
The petitioners sought rectification under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957, challenging the respondent’s 1997 copyright registration for a “CAMEL” artistic work, which claimed first publication in 1992.3 MIN READ↗No articles match these filters.