ArticleNo Bar On Filing Infringement Suit Against Registered Trademarks And For Passing OffRecently, in the matter of Good Life Industries v. J R J Foods Pvt. Ltd. C/AO/10/2021...IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleNon-Conventional Trademarks In IndiaTraditionally, the subject matter of trademarks includes words, logos, symbols or a combination thereof.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticlePiracy of Well Known Mark- the Infosys CaseInfosys Technologies Ltd. is a brand name in the field of consulting and Information Technology. Infosys has presence in about 17 countries including USA, U.K., Germany, France, Canada, Australia, China, Switzerland and Japan. With a net income of $419 million, Infosys is the first Indian company to get its share listed in Nasdaq.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleProtection Of Trade SecretThe importance of trade secret in the ambit of intellectual property has gained widespread recognition so much so that trade secret protection of working technologies has taken precedence over protection through patents.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleRejecting Patent Without Reasons: Violation Of Principles Of Natural JusticeIn an appeal against the order of the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, in Kamterter Products LLC vs Controller of Patents (IPDPTA/77/2023), the Calcutta High Court found...IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleShield Of Passing Off When Both Trademarks Are RegisteredIn a suit filed by Malcom India Limited, the Delhi High Court explored the legal complexities regarding passing off and trademark infringement, focusing on Section 28(3) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleShould There Be A Specialized Court For Patent Litigation?When properly enforced, patents aim to promote innovation by rewarding inventors for their efforts. However patent protection always remains a topic of debate as some believe that patents do not encourage innovation rather impedes it. IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleSpices And Condiments Manufacturers In Dispute- The Case Of MDH And MHSIn Mahashian Di Hatti Ltd (Plaintiff) v Raj Niwas, Proprietor of MHS Masalay (Defendant), the Plaintiff claimed that the defendant’s use of the logo "MHS" was done with the sole intention of passing off their goods as those of the Plaintiff’s, who sold their products under the "MDH" mark,IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleThe Interface Between Trade Mark Perception And Consumer AwarenessIn a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has reiterated the approach in which trade marks must be evaluated, that is, from the perspective of the consumers.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleTHE JOHN DOE – Starring: Bollywood And Legal ComplexitiesThe advancement in digital technology has allowed copyright owners to disseminate their work across borders at the click of a button. IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleThe Law Of Passing Off Strengthened FurtherIn an action for Passing Off under the law of trademarks, it is essential to prove that the consumer is misled into believing that the impugned goods are the goods of or are connected with the goods of a prior user of the trademark. IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleUnravelling Trademark Ownership: The Dispute Over ‘STANVAC' In Delhi High CourtWhile adjudicating prior use disputes, Indian courts have consistently relied on substantial evidence by any claimant of such prior use to establish their status as the first users of a trademark.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleUpdates From The Intellectual Property Office IndiaThe Intellectual Property India through the office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) keeps evolving and engaging easy and accessible techniques for better functionality.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleWIPO CASE A Boon For Duty Of DisclosureFor there to be an effective examination of patent applications, there is a duty of disclosure in various jurisdictions.IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleLaw Respects Possession –Understanding The Concept Of Adverse PossessionIn India, persons are not permitted to take forcible possession. IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionLex Orbis
ArticleGuidelines For Prevention And Regulation Of Dark Patterns 2023The Department of Consumer Affairs shared the draft "Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023" on September 6, 2023, which will be implemented...IndiaConsumer ProtectionLex Orbis
ArticleSupreme Court Upholds Validity Of Employment Bond, Imposes Penalty For Premature ResignationIn its decision in Vijaya Bank & Another vs Prashant B. Narnaware, decided on May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India upheld the validity of a restrictive covenant placed by the employer upon employee in an employment contract which prohibited the employee from resigning before the lapse of 3 years from date of appointment.IndiaEmployment and HRLex Orbis
ArticleAjanta Manufacturing Allowed To Go Ahead With Public IssueIn relation to floating an Initial Public Offer, the case between Ajanta Manufacturing Ltd. & Ors v. Ajanta India Ltd. 2008 (38) PTC 83 (Del.) dealt with the declaration of an injunction order and viability of using a trademark in respect of certain products. IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis
ArticleAppeal Fails Due To Lack Of Confusion In Pictorial Representation Or Phonetic Sound Of Word MarksThe Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru, recently heard an appeal filed by M/s Sasken Technologies Limited against the order dated 20.01.2021 passed in I.A. No. 1, 2 and 3 in O.S.No. 6500/2020 passed by the VIII Additional City Civil Judge (CCH-10). IndiaIntellectual PropertyLex Orbis