Supreme Court Interprets Urgent Interim Relief Under Section 12A in Novenco IP Infringement Case
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Novenco Building and Industry A/S v. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. (Civil Appeal arising out of SLP (C) No. 2753 of 2025, decided on 27 October 2025), has rendered a significant judgment clarifying the interpretation of the expression “contemplates any urgent interim relief” under Section […]
Delhi High Court Cancels Copyright Over Rule 70(9) Violation in GARIMAA GOLD Label Case
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn INTRODUCTION This matter pertains to a rectification petition filed under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957, by M/S New Bharat Overseas, challenging the validity of Copyright Registration No. A-130837/2019 granted to M/S Bhagwati Lacto Vegetarian Exports Pvt. Ltd. for the […]
Trademark Law in the Digital Age: Jurisdiction and Generic Word Use in Delhi HC’s ‘Doctor’ Ruling
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn INTRODUCTION In a detailed judgment, the Delhi High Court in Vikrant Chemico Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Shri Gopal Engineering and Chemical Works Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. (CS(COMM) 85/2018 & CRL.M.A. 4189/2020) examined key questions of territorial jurisdiction and intellectual property protection […]
Delhi High Court on Trademark Use Without Physical Presence: The Princeton Ruling
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn INTRODUCTION This case involves a trademark dispute between The Trustees of Princeton University, a globally recognized academic institution based in the United States, and The Vagdevi Educational Society, an Indian entity operating college under the name “Princeton” in Telangana. The matter […]
JioStar Secures Dynamic Injunction from Delhi High Court to Block Piracy of Jolly LLB 3
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Introduction In today’s digital world, the entertainment industry faces persistent challenges from online piracy. The ease with which copyrighted content can be accessed and shared illegally has prompted courts to adopt more robust legal mechanisms to protect intellectual property. The Delhi […]
A Judicial Examination of Descriptive Marks and Distinctiveness Under Indian Trademark Law: Oswaal Books v. Registrar of Trade Marks
Introduction The Delhi High Court’s decision in Oswaal Books and Learnings Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks , 2025 SCC OnLine Del , offers a significant clarification on the registrability of common expressions under Indian trademark law. The case revolved around the refusal of a trademark application for the phrase “ONE FOR ALL” in […]
Boult vs. Boat: A Trademark Tug-of-War in the Audio Industry
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn In the fast-evolving consumer electronics market, brand identity is more than just a name, it is a promise of quality, style, and innovation. This was precisely what came under scrutiny in the legal battle between Imagine Marketing Pvt. Ltd., the company […]
Delhi High Court Upholds Aishwarya Rai’s Personality Rights in AI Misuse Case
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Introduction In a landmark order pronounced on 9 September 2025, the Delhi High Court, granted an ex-parte interim injunction in favour of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in CS(COMM) 956/2025. The case involved widespread unauthorised commercial use of her name, image, likeness, and […]
Trademark Procedure Delays Violate Article 21, Rules High Court in Nirmala Kabra Case
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Introduction On 7 August 2025, the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, delivered a significant judgment in Mrs. Nirmala Kabra v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Hassnar Health and Personal Care, S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 18998/2022. The case concerned an issue […]
Delhi High Court Orders Blocking of Sci-Hub and Sci-Net for Copyright Infringement
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Elsevier Ltd. & Ors. v. Alexandra Elbakyan & Ors., CS(COMM) 572/2020 (Delhi HC, 19 August 2025) Introduction On 19 August 2025, the Delhi High Court in Elsevier Ltd. & Ors. v. Alexandra Elbakyan & Ors. ordered the blocking of the well-known […]