INTEL Wins Passing Off Action in India

Preface

After Infosys case, Intel Corporation V. Retd Admiral B.R. Vasant & Arn. is yet another case of infringement involving top IT brands in India. Like Infosys case, Intel also successfully prosecuted its case; difference being that in former defendant contested his case while the latter was decided exparte.

Intel Corporation enjoys global reputation with respect to computers hardware including semi-conductor devices, memory chips, microprocessors units, CPU etc. The word INTEL is a part of the Trademark and the trading style of the Intel since 1963. Internationally and nationally, computer manufacturers associate the word INTEL with Intel Corporation. Intel coined the term INTEL INSIDE and launched its revolutionary INTEL INSIDE program, a Logo Licensing and co-operative advertisement program. Under this program, International manufacturers like IBM. Dell, HP, Compaq, WIPRO etc are licensed to use INTEL INSIDE logo on their computers and in their