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Simple pleasures sometimes invite a steaming brawl. The perfect example of such a scenario is the application for Special Leave to Appeal [K. Narayanan and Anr. v. S Murali, Civil Appeal Nos. 4480-4481 of 2002] that came forth the Supreme Court, involving manufacturers and sellers of Banana Chips. The appeal lies from the decision of the High Court of Madras.

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has recently passed an order dated 23 September 2021 in Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No 3/2020 (SC Matter) issuing comprehensive directions for resuming the limitation period under various laws ...

CNN, the US based cable and satellite television channel owned by the Turner Broadcasting System has won a four-year-old trademark battle against media company GNN India Ltd (GNN) for using a similar logo.

Parallel to the growth in innovation across many industries, counterfeiting has also increased and now affects all spheres of work, ranging from literary to musical, and all types of goods...

The main problem in such commercialization is the threat it poses to the genuineness of the Geographical Indications granted.

When it comes to toffees, candies and chocolates, the first thing that catches the eye is the wrapper and much of the visual information is related to color. The use of distinctive color schemes and combinations are a not only a means to attract the consumers but also contains the uniqueness of a particular product. Given the nature of the products like candies and chocolates, the target consumers are children.

Anchor Electronics and Electricals Pvt. Ltd and Encore Electricals Ltd are at loggerheads in the instant case.Encore sought an appeal against the interlocutory order granted in the suit instituted by Anchor for infringement and passing off its trademark.

In a significant legal victory for the iconic South Delhi food stall, Dolma Aunty Momos, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of its original owner, Dolma Tsering...

In Schreder S.A & Anr (Plaintiffs) v Electrical Lines (Defendant) an Interim Application (I.A.) under Order No. XXXIX Rules 1 & 2 read with Section 151, Code of Civil Procedure(CPC), was filed by Schreder S.A & Anr.

The power of decisive jurisdiction of the Civil Courts to try all Civil suits is enumerated and recognized under Section 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC).

Recently, a bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha to disassemble appellate tribunals namely for Patents, Copyright, Trademark, Plant variety and Cinematography, under "The Tribunals Reforms ill...

Infringement actions in the sphere of trademarks hover the litigation scenario – the depletion of goodwill and repute being the cause of primary concern. Marks face maximum threat when consumers are likely to draw a connection between the impugned and infringing marks.

The principles of trademark law in India permit any trader to adopt a mark that consists of numerals. But are the principles of likelihood of confusion for word marks applicable to numerals as well?

Trademark infringement most commonly involves the issues such as likelihood of confusion; counterfeit marks and dilution of marks. Likelihood of confusion occurs in situations where consumers are likely to be confused or mislead about marks used by two different parties.

The fashion industry is an emerging sector in the world with a market capitalization of more than 500 Billion Dollars worldwide.

Plaintiff Ferrero Spa is an Italian confectionery giant which is part of the Ferrero Group, founded in 1946. It is ranked amongst the biggest four confectionery producers in the world.

In the case of Financial Times Ltd. v Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. an application was made under Section 124 by Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd (Defendants No. 1 and 2) who sought for the stay of the proceedings.