Preamble: We live in a scientific and technological world that is so different from the world of a hundred years ago that if someone from that time were to land in our midst today, they are sure to find most things around them magical.

On September 12th, 2017, the Intellectual property office conducted a meeting with stakeholders.

In the case of "Shell Brands International AG & Anr. V. Gagan Chanana & Others", the Delhi High Court, while disposing two applications, one by Shell Brands International AG & Anr (Plaintiffs) seeking temporary injunction and the second by Gagan Chanana (Defendants) for stay of the proceedings under Section 124 of the Trademarks Act, 1999, discussed the differences between Trademark Dilution and Trademark Infringement.

The WIPO forum is proving to be an effective means for trademark owners to assert and claim their rights over infringing domain names.

The main concept of a trademark is that a rational mind can differentiate between the business and goods of different proprietors.

In the case of Tata Sky Ltd. v Sachin Cody & Ors, the issue arose when Sachin Cody (1st Defendants) launched a website using the domain name "tataskyplushd.com", the 2nd Defendant was the Registrar and the 3rd Defendant facilitated the hosting of the website.

In today's dynamic global marketplace, trademarks serve as indispensable assets for businesses, distinguishing their offerings amidst a sea of competitors.

Aspects such as Fashion, where a dedicated statute does not exist, and where aspects from different legislations may be drawn in, often find parties battling the applicability of these to their case.

Consequently, the protection and enforcement of trademarks hold particular significance in the aviation sector, where reputation and goodwill directly influence consumer choice and commercial success...

In "Tea Board, India (Plaintiff) v I.T.C" (Defendant) an appeal for interlocutory injunction was sought by Tea Board, India against the order of the Learned Single Judge which had found that the Tea Board, India had failed to prove a strong "prima facie" case as to merit an order of injunction.

The problem of counterfeit goods has grown into a major global concern, affecting brand owners, consumers, and markets alike. Counterfeit products, ranging from apparel...

It is no doubt that YEZDI motorcycles are still very popular and are available for resale in the after sale market and there are number of YEZDI fan and bike clubs in existence in several cities of India.

The case, Khoday Distilleries Limited v. Scotch Whisky Association & Ors2008 (36) PTC 315 (Mad.) (DB), is the result of an appeal filed under Sec. 109 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 against the order of the learned Single Judge in T.M.A No.3 of 1989; and also the order passed by the learned deputy Registrar of Trade Marks allowing the Rectification application No. MAS-300 which directed the removal of the Registered Trade Mark No. 273203 of the appellant consisting of the words ‘PE

The disputes surrounding pharmaceutical product names or companies are not new to India. Of late, Cadila in a row against three companies using similar names was decided against in an infringement matter.

In the much talked about suit "Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. v. Harinder Kohli and Ors." [IA No.9600/2008 in CS(OS) 1607/2008] Warner Bros. to Delhi High Court to seek an interim injunction on the use of the title “HARI PUTTAR”.

Giving tough competition to the climate, the Cricket World Cup Fever is soaring high on the temperature scale. Every brilliant shot is already in the headlines

On March 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of India issued stay orders against the proposed Fact Check Unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB)...

"Privacy" is a dynamic concept that has been attempted to be explained but has still not been defined exhaustively.

India, being the world’s largest democracy, is also perhaps one of the richest cultures where literature, fine arts and the performing arts have had great prominence since time immemorial.

The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, will be introduced in the next session of the Parliament this year beginning November 29.