Bombay H.C. Directs Registration of Khadi’s “Prakritik Paint” Trademark for Cow Dung-Based Paint
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by N. Amal S. Nair and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Khadi and Village Industries Commission vs. The Registrar of Trademarks [2025 SCC OnLine Bom 179] CASE BACKGROUND On 19th March 2021, the Registrar of trademark refused […]
Kerala High Court’s Ruling on Family Courts’ Authority in Trademark Matters: The Calluna Case
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Maria Therese Syriac, Legal intern, and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. C.K. Chandran v. Manju. [OP (FC) NO. 591 OF 2024] Introduction In an interesting trademark dispute that intertwines family law and intellectual property rights, the […]
The ‘Safe Distance’ Rule in Indian Trademark Jurisprudence
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Aashlin Maria Alex, Legal intern and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. In the recent copyright infringement case of R.C. Plasto Tanks and Pipes Pvt. Ltd. v. Ganesh Gouri Industries & Anr, CM Nos. 39/2023, the appellant sought […]
Understanding Reverse Passing Off in Indian Trademark Law
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Aashlin Maria Alex, Legal intern and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. INTRODUCTION Trademark law primarily focuses on protecting the goodwill and reputation associated with a brand, ensuring that consumers are not misled and brand owners will […]
John Doe Orders in Entertainment Industry: Lessons from TMKOC Copyright Case
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Aashlin Maria Alex, Legal intern and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Neela Film Productions Private Limited Vs. Taarakmehtakaooltahchashmah(dot)com and Ors. Recently, the Delhi High Court had issued a John Doe order against the infringers of the […]
LEGAL IMPACT OF EVADING TRADEMARK COURT PROCEEDINGS: ANALYSIS OF THE YAHOO! INC. CASE
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Aashlin Maria Alex, Legal intern and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Yahoo Inc. v. Omkar Cottage Industries, 2024 SCC OnLine Del 7404 In a recent case filed by Yahoo! Inc. (“plaintiff”) against Omkar Cottage Industries (“defendant”) […]
BOMBAY HIGH COURT ALLOWS COMBINING INFRINGEMENT AND PASSING OFF CLAIMS UNDER CLAUSE XIV OF LETTERS PATENT
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Keerthana M, Lawyer and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. BAJAJ ELECTRICALS LIMITED V. ELECTRONICS MART INDIA LIMITED & ORS. COMMERCIAL IPR SUIT NO. 178 OF 2022 It hasn’t been long since the IPC and CrPC have […]
BOMBAY HIGH COURT GRANTS INTERIM RELIEF TO CEAT IN DISPARAGEMENT CASE AGAINST APOLLO TYRES
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Keerthana M, Legal Intern, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. CEAT LIMITED V. APOLLO TYRES LTD. COM IPR SUIT (L) NO.28069 OF 2024 Persuasive messaging and enhanced visual stimuli are key traits of Video Commercial (VC) […]
TELANGANA HIGH COURT: TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT SUITS CAN BYPASS PRE-INSTITUTION MEDIATION FOR URGENT RELIEF
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Ronsiya Roy, Legal Intern, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal KOHINOOR SEED FIELDS INDIA PVT. LTD. V. VEDA SEED SCIENCES PVT. AND ANOTHER C.R.P. NO. 2297 OF 2024 The Telangana High Court has held that a […]
Civil Suit Doesn’t Shield Against Criminal Action: Madhya Pradesh High Court In Trademark Case
Written by Ronsiya Roy, Legal Intern, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. GOPAL SABU AND OTHERS V. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS MISC.CRIMINAL CASE No. 43601 of 2022 In a trademark case, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the maintainability of a civil claim does […]