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Casio Keisanki Kabushiki Kaisha v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture
“Unauthorized use of trademarks after license expiry leads to liability” Description : The case highlights the rights of trademark owners...

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Aug 1, 20251 min read


Bhaktivedanta Book Trust vs. Unknown Defendants
Courts step in to protect spiritual literature from online piracy. Description : The case revolves around the unauthorized digital...

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Jul 31, 20251 min read


Bata India Ltd. v. Chawla Boot House
“Upholding protection for well-known marks beyond product category” Description : This case focused on the misuse of a globally...

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Jul 30, 20251 min read


Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith
“A turning point in U.S. copyright law on fair use and commercial art” Description : This U.S. Supreme Court case dealt with the...

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Jul 29, 20251 min read


Amlesh Kumar vs. State of Bihar
“Criminal proceedings misused in trademark disputes” Description : This case highlights the improper use of criminal proceedings in...

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Jul 28, 20251 min read


Registrar of Trade Marks v. J.B. Williams & Co. Inc.
Use in Trade Is a Precondition for Registration Trademark protection requires actual commercial use or intent to use Parties Involved :...

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Jul 26, 20252 min read


N.R. Dongre and Ors. v. Whirlpool Co. and Anr.
Transborder Reputation Can Protect an Unregistered Trademark A well-known foreign brand can claim rights in India even before local use...

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Jul 25, 20252 min read


ITC Limited v. Registrar of Trade Marks
Failure to Record Assignment Can Cost Trademark Rights Substantive trademark rights must not be denied due to technicalities Parties...

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Jul 24, 20252 min read


The Official Liquidator of Ideal Jawa Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Other
"No trademark without title — liquidator holds the reins of IP in winding-up" Short Description : This case centered on the control of...

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Jul 23, 20252 min read


Vimi Verma v. Sanjay Verma & Others
"Family name, shared fame — Delhi HC enforces trademark rights within heirs" Short Description : This case revolves around a trademark...

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Jul 22, 20252 min read


Adidas AG vs. Keshav H. Tulsiani & Ors.
“Unauthorized use of ‘ADIDAS’ name on textiles creates real likelihood of confusion and dilutes brand identity.” Short Description...

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Jul 21, 20251 min read


Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories v. Fast Cure Pharma
"Prescription for brand protection in pharma sector" Overview : This case involves a dispute between a leading pharmaceutical company,...

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Jul 19, 20251 min read


Boroline v. Borobeauty
Legacy brand defends its identity against dilution" Overview : This case features the famous Indian brand “Boroline” defending its...

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Jul 18, 20251 min read


Starbucks Corporation v. Sardarbuksh Coffee & Co.
"Global coffee giant brews a win in trademark battle" Overview : This case gained widespread attention as it involved Starbucks, a global...

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Jul 17, 20251 min read


Shyam Sel and Power Limited v. Atibir Industries Company Limited
"Trademark integrity safeguarded in the steel industry" Overview : This case addresses infringement and passing off involving a...

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Jul 16, 20251 min read


M/S. CP Century Hardware Pvt. Ltd. v. Divyam Gupta
"When deceptive similarity damages brand trust" Overview : This case centers around the protection of a registered trademark from...

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Jul 15, 20252 min read


The Coca-Cola Company v. Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.
Global giant protects brand identity in India" Overview : This case is a landmark trademark infringement dispute where Coca-Cola alleged...

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Jul 14, 20251 min read


Cadila Healthcare Ltd. v. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
"Stricter standards for medicinal products: Court emphasizes preventing confusion to safeguard public health." - Case No.: 2001 (2) PTC...

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Jul 12, 20252 min read


Boroline Case Details
"BOROLINE declared well-known: A landmark judgment protecting a legacy brand's identity." - Court: Delhi High Court - Judge : Justice...

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Jul 11, 20251 min read


Intercontinental Great Brands LLC v. Parle Products Pvt. Ltd.
"Trademark infringement ruled: FAB!O mark similar to OREO, court finds." - Case No. : CS(COMM) 64/2021 - Court : Delhi High Court -...

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Jul 10, 20251 min read
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